[Quiet Man Cometh]

I think you're being a bit to technical there, SanguaLuna. Purebreeds aren't totally programed by their breeding adn mixed-breeds can be just as likely to act according to instincts that may be picked up from their backgrounds, though it does have some influence of course. Dogs dont necessarily do better in houses with one person versus a family, but some dogs will. Knowing your breed definately helps though, that's definately true.

I think the term "taming" is a bit much. Dogs aren't born wild, but they can turn suspicious or nasty towards some things depending on their life experiences.

I think one of the problems people have with dogs is they don't take the time to teach them to really behave. Training is one thing, sit, down, stay, etc, but ultimately the dog can live without it if it's a casual animal (Ie, not a lot of loose energy to occupy). Simple things like teaching the dog to leave off something it's interested in, not being allowed past the end of the driveway by itself can help to curb incidents like having a dog "charge" someone or pester people. Simply repeating basic things like herding the dog back into the driveway if it strays off will do it, and the dog will pick up what it's supposed to do. It's really very easy but something a lot of people don't seem to bother to do.