Dog breeds that can be left alone for long periods include Labrador and Golden Retriever, Beagle, Peekapoo, or Shiba Inu. Naturally, by long-term periods, it's implied that the period is up to 8 hours a day and not more. Of course, you shouldn't forget about adorable mutts.
1. Labrador Retriever. According to a spokesman from Everypaw Pet Insurance, Labrador Retrievers are very unlikely to run away as they have a strong desire to please their owners. If you're looking for a trustworthy and fun family companion that's very unlikely to leave, they're hard to beat.
Is there such a thing as an untrainable dog? The short answer, according to animal behaviourist Dr Joanne Righetti, is no. “Most dogs are trainable. There may be some dogs with brain disorders or injuries that find it hard to learn, but this is the exception,” she explains.
Huskies are known escape artists of the dog world. They are very active dogs that do not do well when left alone in a house or yard for an extended period of time. They were bred for a lot of exercise and will escape and find ways to roam around if not provided enough attention at home.
1. Border collie. According to The Intelligence of Dogs, which ranks 131 dog breeds in terms of their relative intelligence, the border collie is the smartest dog breed known to man.
1. Boxer. Boxers are cuddle experts. According to the American Kennel Club, this breed is one of the most popular choices amongst families because boxers love to be around people, and a huge part of their personality is often categorized by seeking out human affection.
Staffordshire Terriers (Pit bulls) are the most often adopted shelter dog simply because they are the most surrendered and the most found as a stray by Animal Control Officers.
Failure to properly train your dog could result in destructive behaviors. For example, they could become anxious and chew up your furniture when you're not around. Or they could also behave aggressively towards people or other pets.
The untrained dog will see the world through its own senses: hearing, seeing, smelling, and then act accordingly based on how the dog sees best. An untrained dog may have an owner who is wanting to, or maybe is trying to set house rules, or may have previously gone through training or seen multiple trainers.
HELSINKI, Finland (StudyFinds)— Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is not something that just affects people — it may be a problem among our pets too. A new study reveals dogs can also develop a behavioral condition that resembles ADHD in humans.
