"More docious" implies that someone or something is compliant, easy to manage, or trainable. A word that is antonymous to "docious" is "intractable." Intractable refers to something that is stubborn, unmanageable, or difficult to train. Another antonym for "docious" is "unyielding." This word denotes a characteristic of something that cannot be swayed, influenced, or changed through pressure or persuasion. In contrast, "docious" implies a willingness to be guided, corrected, or instructed by someone else. While "docious" is a positive trait for a person or a pet, in some situations, an intractable or unyielding characteristic may be more desirable or beneficial.