This is not a good dog breed if you are two-person working family unless you structure lots of exercise and attention for the dog throughout the day. Challenging Dalmatians are quite smart but they can also be stubborn, making them more challenging to train. They require patience and diligence to train. Training and obedience classes are a must for Dalmatian guardians. The training is as much for the guardians as it is for the dog.
Dalmatians love to play and excel at play sports such as dog agility, tracking and flyball.
Be Warned Dalmatians are people dogs and love kids, however, because of their exuberant nature and strength, they can appear rough with small children. Families with young children might want to wait until their kids are about eight years old, or look to another breed. He might need training but he could also be deaf. There are significant health issues common with Dalmatians. Between 25 and 30 per cent of all Dalmatians have a hearing impairment ranging from slight deafness in a single ear to complete deafness.