Quote Originally Posted by Summerthyme View Post
Stubborn

Headstrong and willful

Sitting in high places, looking down on everything

Barking or whining at humans which many owners consider "talking" (without a command to do so).
You have to know your breed. These characteristics listed in the OP as undesirable describe the behavior of a good Livestock Guardian Dog. Here's an article about LGDs:

http://americanpreppersnetwork.com/2...and-flock.html