German Shepherd confused when his human hides. Adorable video:

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28. Not all breeds are alike. Some are bred to respond to humans, others are

bred to be more independent. Its just highly developed instinctive behaviors, but even within breeds some dogs are more successful at maximizing their inherited traits than others. Certainly all dogs can benefit from basic training, but it takes a lot of repetition and dedication to progress beyond the simple "come, sit, stay" commands that all companion dogs should learn.

I have had Great Pyrenees for decades, a breed that is prized for being independent thinkers and capable of making their own decisions without human direction. They are vigilant and fiercely protective of their family and and everything within their territory, but still patient and gentle by nature, they would protect me to their dying breath (and they have indeed saved me and mine from harm on a few occasions)

They are difficult to train and I would never let them off leash because they have no interest in performing just to please. I am grateful for their intuitive intelligence and loyalty, if not their trainability, and knowing they are always on duty, makes me feel safe and secure out here in the boonies.