#13 Remember also that the breed has not historically been a watchdog, and do not expect that it will become such if a professional dog handler works out with its representative.
You can teach the Keeshond to bark at a stranger who has invaded your possessions, but instilling in him the aggression and suspicion of a "Caucasian" is a deliberately impossible task. Accordingly, if you need a furry security guard with the makings of a defender, such requirements are definitely not for Keeshond.
#14 It is possible and necessary to teach a four-legged prankster, but based on his addictions.
To instill in your pet basic skills in the game and do not delay with the duration of the lessons. The best option is to break the lesson into five minutes, between which it is useful to maintain long pauses of 10-15 minutes. It is important to understand: Keeshond is not a breed that will endure and perform dull exercises in order to please someone. Nevertheless, the animal will have enough strength and talents to deal with the intricacies of OKD and develop an interest in agility and freestyle, if these disciplines are correctly, and most importantly, captivatingly presented.
#15 As for the rules of home etiquette, then the “Dutch” have no difficulties.
Keeshonds are by nature clean, so they quickly learn to use a tray or a diaper for their intended purpose and agree to endure in critical situations when access to a street toilet is blocked. It is not difficult to wean the dog from pursuing the owner and insistent calls to play if this is inconvenient for the owner. In such cases, you need to gently but firmly refuse the ward. Do not worry, the dog will not be stressed, the animal will simply turn its attention to another object or go to rest and wait for it to be called again.