Top 10 easiest dog breed to train

Do you want to adopt a dog and are you looking for an obedient and easy to train breed? Know that some doggies are particularly intelligent, that they love to satisfy their masters and to learn more and more things. Discover our top 10 of the easiest breeds to train to better guide you in your choice.

1 - The German Shepherd

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The German Shepherd Dog is a very affectionate and intelligent large dog, ideal for family life. Handsome and elegant, he has great cognitive, social and emotional abilities, which makes him versatile.

Its obedience makes it an animal widely used by the police, the gendarmerie, firefighters, rescuers or customs officers, even if originally it was a shepherd dog, as its name suggests. Gifted at tracking, guarding and security, he knows how to listen and is very easy to train. More and more, its predispositions allow it to be used as a guide dog for blind or visually impaired people.

2. - The Australian Shepherd or Aussie

The Australian Shepherd, also nicknamed Aussie, is a very intelligent dog who loves to learn, play and be stimulated intellectually and physically. Easy to educate, he likes to please his master which makes him particularly obedient. In addition, if he is dynamic, he is less energetic than other breeds that are similar to him, which makes him more easily manageable.

Brave and tireless, he defends his loved ones with unwavering courage. On the other hand, if its education is easy, it requires a lot of attention, patience and time, because this animal needs stimulation to stay in shape and balanced. If he lives well with children, it is nevertheless not recommended to adopt him in a sedentary family or living in the city, without the possibility of allowing him to enjoy green spaces in which to relax.

3 - The Belgian Shepherd Malinois

This energetic sheepdog enjoys learning new things and making his owner happy, but his enthusiasm and boundless energy can be hard to procrastinate. Indeed, the Belgian Shepherd Malinois loves to exercise and appreciates that we take care of him. Easy to train and particularly intelligent, it is ideal for families, being gentle and protective with children. However, it is best to allow him to enjoy a garden large enough to exercise. 

4 - The Border Collie

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The Border Collie is an obedient dog breed. Primarily used as a herding dog, it is a naturally enthusiastic animal who loves to learn and please his master. On the other hand, he needs attention because he does not support loneliness. Very concentrated in his tasks, he is excellent in canine agility and begins to be educated more and more as a guide dog for blind people.

Extremely intelligent, the Border Collie is capable of learning and retaining a great deal of things. Be aware that his training is relatively easy, but on condition that he devotes a lot of time and constantly stimulates him, both in a physical way. that cognitive. Indeed, he is naturally active and therefore tends to get bored quickly and develop stress if he is locked into a routine and if he lacks activity.

5 - The Poodle

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The Poodle is a small, medium or large dog, particularly intelligent, very obedient and easy to train. It is ideal for family life, but it needs the almost constant presence of its owners because it does not support loneliness.

Docile, the poodle was used in many circuses. His intelligence and his ingenuity combine with his great memory to make and easily trainable animal. Sociable and playful, he is ideal as a first companion dog because he does not require too much work to be trained. Very gentle with children, he knows how to be protective and attentive, while being an excellent playmate.

6 - The Collie

The Collie is a very beautiful dog who is very intelligent, affectionate and gentle. Easy to train, this sheepdog is responsive, lively and energetic, but also very focused on its tasks. He loves to please his master and obeying him is one of them.

Its story is original because this dog of British origin would have been revealed by Queen Victoria; in fact, she had a great passion for him in 1860 and founded the committee of the Collie Club. Excellent guardian, he is vigilant, attentive and protective with his relatives. In addition, he is very fond of children and is never aggressive.

7 - The Butterfly Spaniel

The Papillon Spaniel is a small dog, but with a big heart. Sweet, affectionate and very intelligent, he is ideal for families with children as well as for the elderly, because he knows how to be attentive and docile.

This dog is versatile since it suits all personalities and is easy to train. Very sociable, he also enjoys the company of other animals. In addition, he knows how to be alert and vigilant to protect his home.

Her beautiful dress and elegance have made it a very popular dog in France in the XVI th and XVII th centuries, which is why it is shown in many paintings evoking nobility and wealth.

8 - The Golden Retriever

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The Golden Retriever is one of the easiest to train and most docile dogs. Very intelligent, he is known for his great faculties as a guide dog for blind and disabled people. Kind and caring, he appreciates his family and knows how to be playful and protective of children. Its dynamism also makes it a perfect dog for rescuing people, on land, in water and the mountains.

Very popular in France, it is suitable for all households and has a very large memory. As he adores pleasing his master, he easily learns new tasks to fill him. Patient and loyal, they are a very reliable and very obedient breed.

9 - Labrador

A star of families, the Labrador is a dog appreciated by all. Highly intelligent and blessed with an amazing memory, he is an excellent hunter, a very good guide for the blind and the disabled, as well as a protector for children and the home. Jovial, is very calm and tolerant, which is why he is an ideal playmate, for young and old alike, for humans as for other animal species.

Loyal and loyal, this sweet and affectionate dog is easy to socialize, including as a first companion dog. Its intelligence makes it a complete animal, also used as a therapy, assistance, police and rescue dog.

If he has many points in common with the Golden Retriever, he is on the other hand much more energetic, which is why it is important to allow him to exercise every day and to stimulate him intellectually. Otherwise, he quickly suffers from boredom and stress.

10 - The Shetland

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The Shetland is a very intelligent dog originating in the United Kingdom and above all intended for herding herds; however, due to its elegance, it was quickly adopted as a pet.

This dynamic, playful and very enthusiastic animal loves to learn and needs constant stimulation. However, he also knows how to be very gentle and patient with children. This very obedient and clever dog is particularly gifted for activities such as agility, flyball or even jumping.