All dog breeds can be trained to obey, but there will be dog breeds that are harder to train than other dog breeds, requiring a lot of patience and determination from the trainer. Dogs that are difficult to train are usually dogs whose nature is independent and stubborn.
#1 – Siberian Husky
The Siberian Husky is a medium-sized working dog originating from the northeast of Siberia. The Siberian Husky is a notorious dog breed that is difficult to train. They need the constant companionship of humans and other dogs and their need to feel as part of a pack is very strong with a hierarchical leadership order. Stubbornness and strong independent will in character also make them a challenge for trainers.
#2 – Beagle
The Beagle is a small scent hound (are a type of hound that primarily hunts by scent rather than sight) originating from England. The Beagle is loved by many people and popular among families in the United States because of its cute, friendly, gentle, fun, easy-going and characteristics to create a great family dog. However, the Beagle is a very difficult dog to train because they are single-minded, determined and very easily distracted by the smell around.
#3 – Shiba Inu
The Shiba Inu is a small-to-medium hunting dog originating from Japan. The Shiba Inu is described by the Japanese as a dog with a spirited boldness and fiercely proud with a good nature and a feeling of artlessness. The Shiba Inu is alert, energetic, curious and reserved with strangers. The Shiba Inu tends to become emotionally attached to a single human. However, the Shiba Inu is difficult to train, notoriously stubborn, requiring a lot of patience and determination from the trainer.
#4 – English Bulldog
English Bulldog, also known as Bulldog, is a medium-sized dog breed originating in England. The English Bulldog is a short, muscular breed, with loose skin on the head, a snub nose, and small ears. They rarely bark, but because of their short snout, they often snort and wheeze. The English Bulldog is very friendly, kind, calm, patient, eager to please but they can also be stubborn which makes them a difficult dog to train. In addition, they are also quite lazy and like to sleep, so they need regular exercise and a balanced diet, to keep dog form.
#5 – Chow Chow
The Chow Chow is an aristocratic dog of Asia, with a look with ruffled fur around the head and neck that makes them look like a lion. The Chow Chow Chow is a dog who likes to be clean, is also quite as fastidious as a cat, and is also easy to destroy furniture, sometimes proved aggressive if not trained. Well-trained Chow Chow will not be fierce or confusing, they are always solemn, and loyal to their relatives, but they are also aloof from strangers. However, training Chow Chow is not easy because they tend to be independent and are especially stubborn as they age.
#6 – Basenji
The Basenji is a small hunting breed, native to Democratic Republic of the Congo. Basenji does not bark, they express their feelings by an odd sound described as something between a chortle and a yodel. And because of that Basenji is also known by the other name “African barkless dog”. The Basenji is an intelligent, energetic dog, alert, quite reserved with strangers, and may not get along with non-canine pets. however, their stubborn and independent nature make them not easy to train.
#7 – Dachshund
The Dachshund is a very famous small breed and is called with many other names such as: Doxie, Weenie Dog, Wiener Dog, Sausage, Teckel, Dackel. They come in two sizes: standard-sized (usually 16 to 32 pounds) or miniature (11 pounds or under), and they can have one of three coat types: smooth, wirehaired, or longhaired. Dachshunds are friendly, emotional, energetic, but stubborn dogs so training Dachshund can become a challenge that requires a lot of patience. They always tend to want to be touched, cuddled, sit on their owner lap.
#8 – Basset Hound
The Basset Hound is a short-legged breed of dog originating from France. Basset Hound has a large, domed head with very long soft ears, loose skin and sad eyes. The Basset Hound is a friendly, playful and outgoing dog, tolerant of other pets and great companion for children. However, The Basset Hound is also very stubborn and highly sensitive making them difficult to train. Basset Hounds also spend a lot of time on sleeping, they can sleep anywhere, and whenever.
#9 – Shih Tzu
The Shih Tzu is also known as the Chinese Lion Dog, a small breed originating from China. They have a straight, silky coat and this coat has minimal shedding, and Shih Tzu is also considered a dog that does not aggravate allergy symptoms. The Shih Tzu is affectionate, loyal, outgoing, playful, alert, and sometimes stubborn. In terms of training, the Shih Tzu is a highly trainable breed, but they are also easily stubborn when training so they need an appropriate training method.
#10 – Chihuahua
The Chihuahua is a small breed of dog, weighing no more than 6 pounds, is native to Mexico. With the Short-Hair-Chihuahua version, they almost need no grooming and do not take much time for cleaning. Chihuahuas are loyal, intelligent and charming dogs. While being intelligent makes Chihuahua quick learning, and some individuals are easy to train, but others can be stubborn, impatient and provoked to attack.
