Mine are trainable to my standards- I know there are trainers out there who wouldn't agree with everything I do- I don't "invite" mine on to the furniture, they don't need to get down when asked, they don't have to sit quietly before they get fed, they don't need to walk in a perfect heal, etc. However, they are quiet when I tell them to, they don't pull on the leash (they may just walk ahead of me), they come when called, drop things I tell them to drop, know basic obedience skills like sit/ down/ stay. Know to get permission before taking treats from strangers, are well socialized with other dogs.
Basically, they are well behaved to MY standards. I am sure with some work they could learn all those other things, but I am not competing in obedience, or out to impress random people. I want them to behave enough that they do not become a nuisance to others and that they are easy enough for me to control.
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