12 Easiest Dog Breeds To Train
If you are committing to owning a dog, you need to be prepared to commit to a regular training schedule. Without proper training, you four-legged friend will know no bounds.
While dog training can be a very tedious task, the difficulty varies sometimes according to breed type. Here is a list of 16 of the easiest dog breeds to train to save you from needless headache.
1. Poodle
Poodles may be known for their fancy hairdos, but they are also revered for their brains. This intelligent dog breed is eager to please and often capable of learning all sorts of tricks and commands. Just don't let her outwit you, as she has the potential to be stubborn.
2. Golden Retriever
As one of the most intelligent dog breeds, Golden Retrievers are also among the most loyal and dedicated to their owners. This means they are receptive to training. Besides, Golden Retrievers excel at dog sports such as agility and competitive obedience.
3. Labrador Retriever
Labrador Retrievers are one of the most popular dog breeds and are very similar to their Golden cousins in nature. They are gentle and easy to train, and known for their intelligence and playfulness. Labrador Retriever are essentially capable of learning anything you can teach them. As high energy puppies, they need a little patience and work, but it will be worth it.
4. Border Collie
Known as workaholics, Border Collie are incredibly smart and capable of learning a wide variety of tricks. As hunting dogs, they are highly energetic, and will rarely sit still. If you want an active dog with whom you can play Frisbee, teach agility games or even herd sheep, then Border Collies may be the best for you.
5. German Shepherd
As an active dog breed, the German Shepherd needs a job to do. German Shepherds are highly trainable dogs. It's no coincidence they have been police and military dogs for years. German Shepherd is another dog breed that needs a job to be satisfied, so they are prone to picking up prompts quickly and make for great companions.
6. Papillon
Being tiny doesn't stop the brainy Papillon from needing a lot of exercise and activities to fill her day. The breed is a hidden gem in the toy breeds, which are known for their stubbornness and difficulty to work with. Papillons are eager to please. They enjoy learning new behaviors and are good at doing various dog sports.
7. Australian Shepherd
Like Border Collies, Australian Shepherds can learn a wide variety of tricks. If you are a highly active owner, the energetic and intelligent Australian Shepherd is best for you. They are naturally trainable due to their agile herding traits. But if you fail to fill his days with activities, Australian Shepherds are prone to finding a destructive way to entertain themselves.
8. Doberman Pinscher
You may be surprised to see the Doberman Pinscher on this list. Although this breed may have a reputation as an attack dog, they can make friendly and stable companions if properly trained and socialized. The Doberman needs an owner who gives it interesting jobs to do, or it may become destructive.
9. Miniature Schnauzer
The Miniature Schnauzer is another smaller dog breed on this list. Miniature Schnauzers have high energy and agility but also tend to be obedient. Beyond the possibility of barking, a Miniature Schnauzer can make a great pet if it is properly trained.
10. Shetland Sheepdog
Training Shetland Sheepdog is relatively easy because the breed is the sixth most intelligent dog breed in the world. They have a burning desire to please their owner.
11. Border Terrier
Cute and scruffy, the Border Terrier has made its way from the farms into the hearts of dog lovers. This intelligent and easy going breed make them a perfect family pet, while their energetic and hardworking nature make them easily trainable.
12. Pumi
Energetic, lively, and ready to work, the Pumi is always raring to go and to be kept busy. Their favorite activities include herding, agility, obedience training, jogging, and playing fetch. Since the Pumi is smart, you need to become dominant in the family so the Pumi knows his place in the pecking order to follow the rules.
