Just what kind of personality does your dog have? This
is a difficult question to answer because just as humans have
different types of personalities so do dogs. The way a dog acts
and behaves has as much to do with hereditary and breeding as
it does with its upbringing and the training it receives. However,
as based on the list first compiled by the American Kennel Club
Gazette in March of 1979, there are six general types of dog
personalities you can expect to find when you begin working
with any dog.
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AGGRESSIVE The
dog with this type of personality is extremely dominant and can
easily be provoked into biting. The dominant nature of this dog
makes him resist human leadership. This type of dog needs precise
guidance and a consistent rigorous training program. These dogs
are an excellent choice as guard or police dogs.
CONFIDENT This
pup is dominant and self-assured and can be provoked to bite.
However, he readily accepts human leadership that is firm and
consistent. This dog responds best to an owner that is determined
and decisive and, in the right hands, the confident dog has the
potential to be a fine working or show dog. He can easily fit
into a household provided his owners know what they are doing.
OUTGOING A
dog with this type of personality is friendly and sociable. He
will be well adjusted if he receives regular training and lots
of exercise. Outgoing dogs have a flexible temperament that adapts
well to different types of environments provided he is handled
correctly. They can be excellent family pets in the right type
of household.
ADAPTABLE The
adaptable dog is easy to handle and cooperative. His submissive
nature will have him continually looking to his master for leadership.
This pup is easy to train, reliable with children, and though
he lacks self confidence makes a high quality family pet. He is
usually less extroverted than an outgoing pup but his demeanor
is gentle and affectionate.
INSECURE The
insecure dog is extremely submissive and lacking in self confidence.
He bonds very closely with his owner and requires regular
companionship and encouragement to bring him out of himself.
If handled incorrectly the insecure dog will grow up very shy
and fearful. For this reason he will do best in a predictable
structured lifestyle with owners who are patient and not overly
demanding.
INDEPENDENT A
dog with an independent personality is uninterested in people.
He will mature into a dog who is not demonstrably affectionate
and who has a low need for human companionship. To perform
as intended these dogs require a singularity of purpose that is
not compromised by strong attachments to their owner.
