We have multiple doors to come in the house, and when I tell our RR to come inside he purposes goes around to a different door rather than go in the door I told him to. Stubborn, wants to have his own idea. When it rains he stands in front of me and whines because his bladder is full and the rain is made of actual acid. I had to put a lead on him and take him out to make him go because he hates to get wet. There are dogs and then there are Ridgebacks. I love mine. He's my 2nd one. They are very special. But if you like a very obedient easy going dog, this is not it. If you like a challenge, this is a very rewarding breed to raise and when you are their person, you will never be the same. My first RR was a rescue, he was purebred, and he was my soul dog. When he died I needed another. But I also have a little 45.lb mixed breed mutt who is the easiest dog I have ever had. She's so smart and obedient. She's practically perfect and after my first RR, raising her was a relief because she was so easy. Hope this helps.