what kind of dog isnt hard to train?

Answer 1

If you are looking for ease of training, don't get a dog. All dogs have their own individual personalities. The easiest dogs to start with are female. They typically do not try to be dominant with a strong leader. Some submissive males are very good as well. For a first dog, I would recommend Labaradors and Golden Retrievers. They are high on the intelligence scale, however they are not typically hyper and don't usually get over-stimulated quickly. I do not recommend German Shepherds, Border Collies, or most of the herding breeds to first time owners unless they can prove to me that they are able to handle powerful dogs and can correctly give discipline and assume an alpha role. These breeds truely can be too smart for their own good, and can quickly assume dominant and demanding roles. Border Collies are extremely intelligent, however they can be very destructive if not given a job to do and lots of training.
Puppies are always good, however serious training cannot start until 4-6 months of age, when they are mentally able to stand training. I would recommend a young adult dog that already has some training that you can then approve on.
Go to a local SPCA and an adoption coordinator will be able to match you up with a dog that is perfect for you.

Answer 2

Any dog can be easy to train. You should treat the dog as an intelligent living thing and respect the dog's feelings because dogs DO have feelings--they just don't express them the way that we do.

Spend time with the dog and get to know him before you start to train him. Build a good relationship so the dog will respect you and love you. NEVER YELL OR HIT YOUR DOG. ESPECIALLY NEVER HIT THE DOG WITH A ROLLED UP NEWSPAPER. Some people say that it's all right to hit the dog with the rolled up newspaper--he won't catch on to who's hitting him. However, this is untrue. Dogs have eyes and they can see who is holding the other end of that newspaper that's hitting them.

Speak to the dog in a soft voice and be gentle with him. You should have no trouble training him. Just remember to try a little at a time. Dogs learn by repetition so don't be discouraged--training takes a long time. You might start with the word "Stay" or "Come" or "Sit". Then when the dog has mastered these, you might teach him to fetch and the two of you can have a game of catch which you will both enjoy.

Answer 3

A very smart one. Also, a dog that is in tune with their trainer. There is no particular breed that is easier to train than another, it would depend on the dog. Training takes time and patience and not everyone can do it.

If the reason that you are asking is because you doubt your abilities to train, then I would recommend that you get an already trained dog or have someone else do it.

Answer 4

If you mean obedience train: Border Collies, Australian Shepherds, Papillons, Shetland Sheepdogs, Pembroke & Cardigan Welsh Corgis, Retievers: Golden, Labrador, and Flat Coats, Doberman Pinschers, Rottweilers, German Shepherds, and Poodles (Standard, Miniature & Toy). These are the predominant breeds you see competing in any AKC Obedience show. Go to www.akc.org to research & find which breed suits your lifestyle best, as these all have very different personalities & exercise requirements outside the show ring. You can also find listings of dog show obedience events there, and at www.onofrio.com. Good luck!

Answer 5

I'd recommend a boxer. But, remember... regardless of the dog you get, don't over-do the " long runs". You may be able to clip along for three- five miles without stopping, but most dogs cannot. Also, if the pavement is too hot for your feet, it's too hot for a dog' s pads as well. Manyt people do not use common sense when excercising a dog and wind up at the vet.

Answer 6

Well, good luck with training a new puppy! You will have a ton of fun!! Any breed is going to take time, dedication and patience. Remember to be very consistent with your commands and stay away from negativity in your tone (they pick up on this very quickly).

Have fun and when you start to become frustrated, remember you were once in training.

I would suggest looking into the background(family tree) of the dog, this may help you with you decision on any breed.

Answer 7

talk to a rescue organization and you may get one already trained for many things since many live in foster homes. The breed is up to you, but research it thoroughly begore getting it so you are aware of exercise, grooming, feeding, health concerns and other things to be aware of. My dog is a 88 pound red merle mutt with no real breed, but he is the smartest dog around (i'm a little biased). Whatever you get, take obedience clases right away so you can communicate well with your dog and it respects what you're saying.

Answer 8

There are many breeds that are easier to train than others but it comes down to whether or not you want to take the time to train and teach. It can be frustrating but very rewarding as well.. I have a 5 month old LAB that I adopted from the shelter and he has been VERY VERY EASY TO TRAIN ! Hope this helps

Answer 9

I've had several German Shepherds!!! A german shepherd is the most loyal of all dogs. they are safe to have around children (I have 3 small children) they protect your house very well, great to take on walks, for saftey and excercise. the best quality of a shepherd is how eager they are to learn! My big Duke is 3 years old and he's still very eager to learn a new trick or command. right now we're working on "spotting the bad guy" we've trained him to forget about children being a threat outside and focus on keeping men out of the yard. its difficult, but worth the time. best of all, he house broke himself. we had a few accidents and we showed it to him, said bad and took him outside. he now knows when he has to piss to hit the door and bark. between this shepherd and the last I had a golden retriever. they're a great athletic dog and will chase a ball hundreds of times. I use to play ball with him, I'd hit a ball out into the field and he'd run it down. we counted 300 times one day that he did it and still wanted more. but, near impossible to house train. also, I would reccomend a male. they are more willing to listen to a man than a female dog will. the male and female dogs differ wildly. A male dog will protect property and learn who the "head of the pack is" a female on the other hand will protect people and only learn once who the "head of the pack" is. so, if you have children, go traveling, get married, or introduce new people into the house, a female is much less likely to accept them.


good luck with the shepherd!!

Answer 10

I have a border collie blue healer mix. he was so easy to train that he learned how to play freebie in 2 day's and soccer in 1. this dog is amazing and a once in a lifetime dog. i would recommend one to any one! also other dog's that are easier to train is labs they are extremely smart. and saint Bernard's. if you go with a smaller dog they happen to be more difficult to train. i am not sure why but my jack Russel i must add is very smart but very stubborn and would be more likely to train me for her way then the way i want her to be trained.