7 Dog Breeds Easiest to Train for Obedience

Smart, energetic Border Collies excel at agility and complex trick training to stimulate their active minds and instincts to herd.  

 Border Collies

Like their name suggests, Australian Shepherds pick up cues quickly thanks to ancestry carefully bred to handle sheep and cattle.

Australian Shepherds  

Eager to please and highly capable, German Shepherds rise to expectations for demanding police, military and service dog training programs.   

German Shepherds  

Biddable Golden Retrievers aim to impress their owners with obedience skills. Their enthusiasm makes training sessions fun!

Golden Retrievers 

Dobermans match intelligence with athleticism to master challenging tricks and detection work. They form close working bonds with handlers.   

Doberman Pinschers   

Don't let their fluffy looks fool you - Shelties are whip-smart and competitive when it comes to showing off skills.  

Shetland Sheepdogs  

Friendly Labrador Retrievers live to serve their owners. Reward-based training helps them reach eager potential.  

 Labrador Retrievers   

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