10 Worst Behaved Dog Breeds

Every dog owner would love to be a parent of an obedient, well-behaved dog.

Unfortunately, that’s just a dream for some of us. From eating random stuff he shouldn’t eat to embarrassing you in front of your guests, there’s no limit to a worst-behaved dog.

Granted, the behavior heavily depends on the training offered but as it turns out, some breeds are just worse than others when it comes to manners.

Before owning a dog, you might want to know what you are getting yourself into.

So, which are the worst-behaved dog breeds out there?

1. Dachshund

Dachshunds are popular for having charming personalities and unique physical characteristics.

With a low profile and extended length, these dogs earned the name “wiener dogs” because of their sausage-like walk.

These breeds are loyal, easy to groom, and perfect for city life.

However, they can be quite mischievous and stubborn.

During training, for instance, their strong-willed attitude can make you go insane. Housebreaking is especially a challenge if you are not an expert trainer.

Dachshunds are also very curious and are always up to something. They can chew through your wire cables despite being told not to.

Their bad behavior almost always creeps up when they are bored. To avoid it or keep it under control, keep your dog as busy as you can.

2. Bulldog

Developed to direct cows to the market and participate in the bull-baiting sport, bulldogs are tenacious and fierce. They are not easily intimidated either by man or animal.

Regrettably, this trait has matured into full-blown stubbornness that can be quite hard to get around.

Often, a bulldog doesn’t want to be told what to do. He does what he wants to do when he wants to do it.

Add this to the fact that he is a slow learner and you end up with a dog that tends to misbehave easily.

3. Bull Terrier

Like a Pit Bull, a bull terrier has earned a pretty bad name in the media.

While most of the things that have been said about this dog breed are pure lies, bull terriers can be quite naughty.

To be a parent of one is to declare war against disobedience and stubbornness.

Some prefer to refer to a terrier as wilful and motivated. Whichever way you choose, this breed can be head-strong.

You have to be a true pack leader to get him to hear you out.

Otherwise, he will just do everything and anything he pleases, some of which might not fly well with you.

4. Golden Retriever

Whether you want to go for a walk, lie on the couch, or play a game of Frisbee, a Golden Retriever will be happy to join you. He is intelligent, playful, and very loyal to his owner.

On the flip side, he tends to have some not-so-good mannerisms sometimes.

If yours loves to pick up your underwear and bring it to the living room for all to see, don’t panic. In most cases, he is desperate for some attention or is just bored to death.

All you have to do is give him some chew toy, go for a walk with him, or up your training schedule.

5. Border Collie

If you have a Border Collie, you have probably run into a few challenges training him.

This breed has been named as the worst-behaved in Britain.

As an intelligent working dog with skills in herding livestock, he can easily become unruly in a whim.

This is especially true if he’s kept in an urban home without the physical and mental stimulation he’s born for.

6. Chow-chow

With a cute teddy bear look, it is easy to imagine that a Chow-chow is easy-going and well-mannered.

However, if you know a thing or two about this beautiful dog, you can confirm that he can be quite a task to handle.

For one, he is as stubborn as it comes. If you don’t train him properly earlier on, you will end up with a dog that goes against your rules just for the fun of it.

7. Cocker spaniel

The Cocker Spaniel is a happy, playful, and affectionate dog. All these reasons have made him popular in American homes today.

Sadly, it can also develop manners that will disappoint you big time.

Most experts with an understanding of behavioral psychology claim that most cocker spaniels have neurotic behaviors, one of which is nastiness.

Some require therapy to solve the problem but a huge majority do well with just training.

8. Alaskan malamute

Here’s a dog that looks insanely stunning but has an underlying problem that can be overpowering for a rookie pet parent.

This breed is a true escape artist. If you don’t take him for his walks, he will try all he can to get out.

He’s also incredibly heavy and powerful. When he pulls on the leash (which he loves to), he can easily take you down and embarrass you in public.

9. Labrador

You arrive home after a hard day’s work only to find your lab has had a field day chewing your favorite bedding.

One quick glance at him and you notice he’s unaware of the damage he has caused.

Apparently, Labradors tend to have some behavior problems that cause them to develop some bad traits.

You simply have to understand your pup so you can offer the best training to him.

10. Jack Russell terrier

As a member of the terrier family, you know a Jack Russell comes with boundless energy.

Unfortunately, he is also a dog with plenty of drawbacks. Besides the incessant barking, this breed can have headache-inducing behaviors.

For one, JRT’s tend to get aggressive when bored.

They also don’t handle separation anxiety very well, always resorting to bringing the house down.

Some pet owners also claim that these dogs can be overly excited and jump on you non-stop.

Obviously, this is sweet for the most part until it becomes too much to handle.

Final Thoughts

There it is—the list of worst-behaved dogs.

If yours falls on this list, now you know why he behaves in an unpleasant manner.

Lucky for you, this is a problem that can be solved with training and therapy.