Training Dogs 2023: Here are the 10 hardesy and easiest breeds of adorable dog to train - from Beagle to loving Labrador đ
David Hepburn
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Some dogs will easily ace obedience classes, while others will struggle. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Plenty of us decided to welcome new four-legged friends into our homes in the last couple of years â according to the Kennel Club figures dog ownership soared and post-lockdown demand for puppies remains high.
There are a whopping 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, alongside numerous crossbreeds, so thereâs plenty of thinking to do before you select your familyâs latest addition.
Thereâs even academic guidance to seek out, with Psychologist Stanley Corenâs book âThe Intelligence of Dogsâ ranking breeds by instincts, obedience, and the ability to adapt.
Now onto the dogs most likely to flunk obedience classes and ignore your every command. The Afghan hound may be elegant and loving, but it can be a nightmare to train. The American Kennel Club describes it as "the challenge of training an independent hound" that has a habit of being "aloof". Positive reinforcement (in other words, plenty of treats) is your best chance of getting this breed to sit and stay.
As well as having varying levels of intelligence, different breeds of pup are also very different when it comes to the crucial process of training.
While some are liable to quickly pick up basic commands, others will find it a far trickier business â while others may even ignore your wishes even though they understand you perfectly.
So, here are the 10 breeds of dog that are easiest and most difficult to train.
A favourite of the police and army, the German Shepherd is one of the hardest working dogs out there and picks up new things quickly. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
They may sometimes look high-maintenance, but Poodles are very eager to please and keen to learn. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
First, we're looking at the dogs that are likely to come top of their obedience class, and there's one breed that's certain to be the teacher's pet. There's a reason that Border Collies are a favourite for the tricky business of herding sheep - they are incredibly intelligent and learn amazingly fast. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
The Labrador Retriever is the most popular dog in the UK and their quick learning and curious nature makes them perfect for guide dogs or hearing dogs. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
If you are looking for a smaller breed of dog that is easy to train, then the Papillon could be for you - they have quick minds and enjoy learning new things. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Chow Chows are a very mild-tempered dog, but are another dog described by the American Kennel Club as "aloof". So they'll always be very pleasant about ignoring every word you say. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
The long-nosed Borzoi will seem to be eager to please but won't necessarily manage to do so. The American Kennel Club's explanation for this is that "in their quiet, catlike way they can be stubborn, and training is best accomplished with patience, consistency, and good humor." (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Beagles look like butter wouldn't melt in their mouth, but this as a breed whose sheer naughtiness and independent spirit makes them difficult to train. They'll make you laugh with their antics, but even if they've obeyed a command 10 times in a row, there's every chance they will ignore it the next 10 times. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Famously the only breed of dog that doesn't bark (it makes an odd yodelling noise instead), the American Kennel Club advises that crate training is an obsolute must when it comes to this unusual breed. Characterised as "having a stubborn streak a mile wide" they use their notable intelligence to get what they want - even if it isn't what their owner wants.
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