ISTJ — The Sentry
Steady, literal and quietly on duty.
The Sentry believes the world works best when everything happens in the correct order. This dog memorises the routine, patrols the same route, and treats surprises as suspicious until proven otherwise. Underneath the seriousness is a dog that is deeply reliable — once it decides you are its person, that decision is final.
Strengths
- · Unshakeably dependable
- · Learns routines in one or two repetitions
- · Calm in familiar environments
- · Rarely destructive when needs are met
Watch-outs
- · Stress spikes when the schedule breaks
- · Can be slow to warm to visitors
- · Holds tension quietly instead of showing it
Training angle
Train in short, identical sessions at the same time of day. Predictability is the reward.
Happiest with
A household that keeps regular hours and doesn't rearrange the furniture often.
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