Sounds like hard wired defensive (fear driven) behavior. On 15 acres he can get away if need be. In a confined space not so much.
This can be helped and he may even become "OK" with time but this behavior will always be part of him and even after training may resurface if things change.
Good luck.
This can be helped and he may even become "OK" with time but this behavior will always be part of him and even after training may resurface if things change.
Good luck.