The 10 Easiest
Dogs to Train

The breeds on this list are energetic, smart & enjoy learning commands.

Here, the 10 easiest dogs to train.

POODLE

IPANDASTUDIO

01

A healthy mix of versatility, intelligence and playfulness makes them ideal pets who can lead a pack & follow orders.

GERMAN
SHEPHERD

TRACY PATTERSON

02

At its core, the German shepherd is a protector. These are smart, devoted dogs who love having a job to do.

PUMI

DAVID POOL

03

Pumis are energetic Hungarian herding dogs. They're bright, social and very easy to train as they're curious & observant animals.

PAPILLON

RICHLEGG

04

Quick to learn and even quicker to play, Papillons need lots of exercise and are willing to try anything.

CARDIGAN WELSH CORGI

AWDEBENHAM

05

Do not confuse these corgi's with their stubborn cousins, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Cardigans have retained their cattle-herding instincts, making intelligent pups.

GOLDEN
RETRIEVER

BIGANDT_PHOTOGRAPHY

06

This family-friendly dog picks up habits quickly. Golden retrievers are excellent dogs to train because they love you & just want to make you happy.

COLLIE

KANASHI

07

These dogs are calm in a crisis, independent yet loyal. Reward-based training works best, as does mixing it up a bit.

LABRADOR
RETRIEVER

PUMBA1

08

They are super easy to train & can learn an incredible range of skills & tricks. Their even-keeled temperament & love of the outdoors makes training fun.

SHETLAND
SHEEPDOG

EUDYPTULA/GETTY IMAGES

09

These pups love discovering unfamiliar tricks, pleasing people and showing off once they've learned something new. Shelties are some of the smartest dogs out there.

DOBERMAN
PINSCHER

RISTOARNAUDOV/GETTY IMAGES

10

Yes, Doberman pinschers are known as aggressive guard dogs, but this is due to an undying loyalty to their owners. They are highly trainable, genuinely brilliant, and intuitive.

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