Rhodesian Ridgebacks are intelligent dogs, but this doesn’t mean that they can be trained easily. In fact, their intelligence makes them notoriously difficult to train! However, this doesn’t mean that they cannot be trained – you just have to work really hard.
It’s important to start training them from a young age. This should include simple recall training and obedience training, so you can learn to trust them off the leash.
These dogs don’t generally respond well to negative reinforcement. Still, they need to learn that they can’t chew furniture and shoes, and they can’t pee wherever they like, and they shouldn’t dig holes in the yard.
To tackle this, you must commit to consistent training until they get the hint. While it will take a long time, the results will be worth it!