Editing Rhodesian Ridgeback (section)

=== Temperament ===
Rhodesian Ridgebacks are known to be loyal and intelligent. They are typically somewhat aloof to strangers; this is not to be confused with aggression, a Rhodesian Ridgeback with a good temperament will not attack a stranger for no reason. They require consistent training and correct socialization; therefore they are often not the best choice for inexperienced dog owners and families with younger children.

Despite Rhodesian Ridgebacks being extremely athletic and sometimes imposing, they do have a sensitive side. Francis R. Barnes, who wrote the first standard in 1922, acknowledged that, "rough treatment ... should never be administered to these dogs, especially when they are young. They go to pieces with handling of that kind."<ref>{{cite journal |author=Denise Flaim |date=November 2002 |title=The Other End of the Leash Understanding Our Complex Hounds |publisher=American Kennel Club |location=New York, NY |journal=AKC Gazette |volume=119 |issue=11 |issn=0033-4561 |url=http://www.revodana.com/ridgebackarticles/temperamentarticles.html |access-date=2009-07-31 }}</ref> The Rhodesian Ridgeback accepts correction as long as it is fair and justified, and as long as it comes from someone the dog knows and trusts.<ref>{{cite journal |author=Denise Flaim |date=November 2002 |title=The Other End of the Leash Understanding Our Complex Hounds |publisher=American Kennel Club |location=New York, NY |journal=AKC Gazette |volume=119 |issue=11 |issn=0033-4561 |url=http://www.revodana.com/ridgebackarticles/temperamentarticles.html |access-date=2013-10-28 }}</ref>