Easiest Dogs to Train

These eager-to-please breeds pick up commands fast, respond beautifully to positive reinforcement, and forgive beginner mistakes — making training a joy instead of a battle.

Easiest Dogs to Train — our top picks

1

Vizsla

Elegant Hungarian pointer known as the "Velcro dog" for their close bond with owners. Athletic and affectionate.

2

Wirehaired Vizsla

Rare variety of Vizsla with weather-resistant wiry coat. Shares the breeds affectionate nature with added resilience.

3

Brittany

Compact, athletic gundog with boundless energy. Eager to please and excellent family companion when properly exercised.

4

English Springer Spaniel

Athletic, medium-sized spaniel with excellent flushing ability. Energetic and devoted family companion.

5

Golden Retriever

Beautiful, gentle retriever with flowing coat. Outstanding family companion with high intelligence and eagerness to please.

6

Goldendoodle

Golden Retriever and Poodle cross combining best traits of both breeds. Popular family companion.

7

Labradoodle

Labrador Retriever and Poodle cross bred for service work. Intelligent and friendly with variable coat.

8

Labrador Retriever

Most popular family dog worldwide. Excellent retriever with gentle mouth, high intelligence, and outstanding temperament.

9

Shiloh Shepherd

Large, gentle shepherd breed developed for calm temperament. Intelligent, trainable, and excellent family guardian.

10

Small Munsterlander

Smaller version of the Munsterlander, equally versatile. Excellent pointer and retriever with affectionate nature.

11

Bourbonnais Pointer

Ancient French pointer with ticked coat, often born naturally bobtailed. Calm, gentle nature with strong pointing instincts.

12

Miniature Poodle

Medium-sized Poodle with all the intelligence and athleticism in a more manageable size. Excellent family companion.

How this ranking works: each of DoggyQ's 343 breeds is scored on the traits that matter most for this lifestyle — energy, size, temperament, grooming and trainability — using our vet-reviewed breed database. Read more about our methodology, or take the free quiz for a ranking personalised to you.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the easiest dog to train?
Based on temperament and care needs, the Vizsla ranks as the top choice for owners who want easy training, followed by the Wirehaired Vizsla and Brittany.
How was this list of dogs for owners who want easy training chosen?
Each breed is scored on the traits that matter most for owners who want easy training — such as energy, size, grooming and temperament — using DoggyQ's breed database. For a recommendation tailored to your exact situation, take the free quiz.

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