11 Hardest Dogs to Train That Need Your Love and Patience

Cairn Terrier

Cairn Terriers are known for being stubborn and having a strong will. They are smart dogs that learn commands fast, but they will test you to see if you really mean it. 

Yellow Flower Banner

1

Australian Shepherd

The Australian Shepherd is hard to train because they are strong-willed and don't want to learn. Australian Shepherds are very smart, so it's not that they don't like training or that they aren't smart.

Yellow Flower Banner

2

Alaskan Malamute

Alaskan Malamutes are smart dogs that need to do things to keep them happy and healthy. They don't like being alone for long amounts of time and get bored quickly.

Yellow Flower Banner

3

Chow Chow

The Chow Chow is not a breed for everyone. They can be willful, independent, and difficult to train.

Yellow Flower Banner

4

Great Pyrenees

The Great Pyrenees is a dog that is very smart. Because they don't care much about making their pet mom happy, they are hard to train. 

Yellow Flower Banner

5

Greyhound

Greyhounds are friendly dogs, but they can also be hard to train because they are stubborn.

Yellow Flower Banner

6

Weimaraner

Weimaraner has a strong sense of freedom. This breed is not known for being too submissive or loyal, which can make it hard to train. 

Yellow Flower Banner

7

Siberian Husky

The Siberian Husky is a working dog that was developed to pull sleds through the world's coldest places. They have a tendency to be stubborn and strong-willed, which makes it hard to train them.

Yellow Flower Banner

8

Basset Hound

Basset Hounds are known for being independent, stubborn, and not very eager to please. They are also quickly distracted and don't listen as well when they are being trained.

Yellow Flower Banner

9

Akita

Akitas are hard to train because they are very independent and don't always do well when they are told what to do. 

Yellow Flower Banner

9

Jack Russell Terrier

Jack Russell Terriers are very smart, but they are also known for being stubborn and having their own mind. Even if it means going against what their owners tell them, these dogs do things their own way. 

Yellow Flower Banner

10

FOR MORE STORIES:

White Dotted Arrow