Dog Lovers Manual

Both sighthounds and scenthounds need a lot of patience while training. These dogs tend to be slow at processing information, and both can be difficult to recall if they see or scent something they find interesting! Giant breeds are slow thinkers and require a great deal of patience too, while terriers can be stubborn and self-willed. Spitz breeds are intellingent but have an independent temperament. Sporting, herding and guarding breeds tend to be the most easily trained, but they do not take kindly to heavy-handed training methods.