Griffons have a quick and intelligent mind and they are easily trained. Griffs are People dogs that thrive on human companionship. They have an intense need to be near their owners. Because of this trait, your Griff will be happiest when kept in the house as a member of your family. Dogs kept in kennels or fenced yards need a significant amount of people time each day in order to remain emotionally healthy. Isolation from humans can quickly ruin a Griff’s personality. Griffs that have been properly socialized make ideal family dogs. They are gentle guardians of small children and enthusiastic playmates of older children and adults. Griffs can be reserved with strangers and be quite protective of their family and property with a tremendous willingness to please. Taking your dog to training classes and introducing him to a wide variety of people and places will help them develop appropriate social behavior and become outgoing. .