Dobes as ya know are working dogs, they Thrive on things like that... Mine also has a great disposition & demeanor and Smart omg by far the Smartest dog I have ever owned, My wife has a toy poodle and he is very well behaved and does agility training, I'm the one to teach that...but he is just a regular house pet a loving one...He does high-5's, Circus Poodle (spins like a top)walks on back legs,Headstands on front paws and many other tricks I had taught him...poodles are super smart also and very fast learners..