Are Basenjis difficult to train?

Yes, Basenjis are considered difficult to train, ranking #139 out of 140 breeds in intelligence tests for obedience and working intelligence. Their low motivation for repetitive tasks and strong independent nature contribute to their low training speed. While they have a decent Obedience score of 4/5, their Problem Solving is low at 1/5, indicating they learn best through engaging, varied methods rather than strict repetition. Discover more about effective training strategies for Basenjis in our full article.