Personality: Intelligent, strong, loyal, high energy, highly vigilant, confident
Characteristics:
Wary of strangers, requires extensive exercise and professional, ongoing socialization to become well-adjusted companions.
Strong leadership desire, may try to dominate people or other animals.
Energetic and requires significant mental and physical stimulation.
Can be alert and protective of their family.
Training Strategies:
Establish clear leadership: Set firm, consistent rules. Control resources like food and toys to naturally establish authority, avoiding physical confrontation.
Task-oriented training: Channel energy into structured activities like tracking, guarding, or agility to satisfy their need for a purpose.
Focus on impulse control: Prioritize training commands like "stay" and "leave it" to strengthen inhibitory reflexes, starting with short durations and gradually increasing.