Different dog breeds have different temperaments, and may develop certain behaviours based on their genes. It’s worth looking into your dog’s specific breed so you can know what to expect and be patient with them while training. Working dogs such as German Shepherds, Border Collies and Labradors thrive with strict structure and rules, and need to be given jobs to do, so will be hard to manage if you aren’t consistent and proactive. Other dogs may be more easily distracted, especially if they’re prone to sniffing and hunting behaviours - like Greyhounds, Jack Russells or Beagles. Smaller dogs like Chihuahuas or Yorkshire Terriers can become yappy, nippy or bossy if they aren’t consistently trained.