I don't live in the country so I have to think about the best obedient dog I've ever had. It would be a Briard. They were used to carry medicine in World War 1. They look like a sheep dog. A man gave me one at a dog shelter. He just so happened to pull up at the gate so we didn;t even go in .We advoided the paperwork and I took the dog. I am no trainer but I swear the dog was almost human. I never used a leash, Hand signals was all I ever used and that included heeling etc. A very loving dog.Barked when folks came and shut up on the first command. She got old and crippled so I had her put to sleep .I miss that dog. Everyone loved Sandy. Worst thing was, was that she needed a hair cut every 2 months.
Chuck