From a golden retriever to a German sheperd there is a range of dog breeds that learn the lay of the land promptly and are easy to train.
Training a puppy can be difficult and there is a lot that goes into making sure they know how to communicate with you the best they can. American Kennel Club has outlined some of the dog breeds that find it easier to be trained and says that it all depends on the breed, the level of intelligence, heritage, distractibility and a dog’s personality that is unique to them.
Here are 7 of the easiest dogs to train – according to the American Kennel Club.
Training a puppy can be difficult and there is a lot that goes into making sure they know how to communicate with you the best they can. American Kennel Club has outlined some of the dog breeds that find it easier to be trained and says that it all depends on the breed, the level of intelligence, heritage, distractibility and a dog’s personality that is unique to them.
![The corgi is a smaller dog but they are good to train as they respond well to commands.
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5. Corgis
The corgi is a smaller dog but they are good to train as they respond well to commands. (Picture credit: Neil P. Mockford/Getty Images) Photo: Neil P. Mockford:Getty Images
![German Shepherds are a large breed and they are often used within the police force as they are always keen to follow instructions and please their owner.
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6. German Shepherds
German Shepherds are a large breed and they are often used within the police force as they are always keen to follow instructions and please their owner. (Photo credit should read KAREN BLEIER/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: KAREN BLEIER:Getty Images
![Shetland sheepdogs are a very obedient breed and are brilliant in competitions as they are happy to listen to instructions.
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7. Shetland sheepdogs
Shetland sheepdogs are a very obedient breed and are brilliant in competitions as they are happy to listen to instructions. (OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: OLI SCARFF:Getty Images
![The papillon are very active dogs and they enjoy learning new things.
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8. Papillon
The papillon are very active dogs and they enjoy learning new things. (Photo credit should read OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: OLI SCARFF:Getty Images