Im interested in entering my new dog into competition obedience training. Whats the temperament of a Tibetan Mastiff like?
Most owners want obedient dogs without realizing the amount of work that takes but the TMs don’t exactly belong to the “obedient” group. Tibetan Mastiffs belong in the Working Group because of their GUARDIAN temperament. They are headstrong, stubborn and they become extremely focused on their working abilities which include guarding, barking, patrolling, territorial/dominant behaviour, etc. Some have successfully obtained obedience titles with their Tibetan Mastiff with plenty of time and patience. The TM should never be confused with eager to please and more easily trained breeds. Taking them to obedience classes is an excellent idea, however. It really helps with the socialization process.
