not all coursing dogs are the same just like any other breed of a dog , yes I have experienced some to be very head strong ignorant , but you get that in any breed of a dog , patients and a good bond , these types of dogs work off trust and a bond .some will mature faster then other just like any other dogs , I have a young dog here iv had him since a pup not given me much bother very obident and been a pleasure to own il be trying him this coming season, My bull greyhound have given me more trouble then any other . If I had to get another dog it wouldn't be anything without coursing blood sal