I see this gleam in his eye whenever the housekeys are inadvertently left at dog level. He'll grab the keys in his teeth and gleefully run around the house with them, knowing that he now has possession the most powerful object in the universe. These strange leather encased metal objects can open doors to the outside and even make cars start. He doesn't know quite what to do with the keys yet, but he does understand their significance. I guess a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing.
Dogs usually know just enough to get themselves in trouble.
A Dalmatian who has been continually mistreated just might decide to show its teeth to the next stranger who comes too close. A Dalmatian who craves stimulation and human contact just might become bored enough to tear up the flower bed and dig a hole under your fence when you decide to leave him alone for the day in your yard. You certainly can't blame a Dalmatian for its independent and stubborn nature. They just think they deserve a lot of attention. When you give them the attention they deserve, their unique independent nature can become one of their most charming personality traits.