What's the most friendly dog and most easy to train dog?

[Doberluv]

But even with an Aussie and all the GSDs I've had over the years, I've found that they tend to want to be a part of the decision making process rather than just following commands.

LOL. Ain't that just the truth! I can relate to that with the Doberman breed. Try getting in a "know it all" attitude with them, and they will show you up. You have to be a little sneaky and creative with them. I find that positive reinforcement type training rather than trying to force things on him too much makes this Dobe a happy camper! He gets to figure stuff out a little bit and he gets to choose. And the rest is up to me to set him up to choose "RIGHT." LOL. (But I'm biased. I think this kind of training is wonderful for every dog)

I've never ownded an Aussie, but have had GSDs. The ones I had were very attentive and into training. Lyric is into it too....most all the time, but he does have his moments of, "A-h-h-h gee Mom, let's do this instead. Can I still get a treat? Aren't I cute?" lol

 

[patience2]

I think it depends more on the trainer, Mutts can be just as smart or
sweet as the pure bred

 

[casablanca1]

At the risk of alienating all the Golden and Lab people here, retrivers are friendly only in the sense that a subway fondler is friendly. Digging strangers out of my personal areas is not, in my mind, friendly. Intrusive and overly familiar, yes, but not friendly.

In my experience, spaniels are the friendliest types, overall.

Easiest to train - speed division: Collies of various sorts learn in 2 seconds, though you might want to specify whether it's important to you if they actually continue to pay attention to a word you say after that 'sit' command. They sit, then they take off at the speed of light. Quick, definitely quick dogs.

Easiest to train - reliablity division: probably the working and terrier groups are the best combo of being relatively interested in what you're saying, and being dependable about carrying out instructions. Collies hang onto every word, then pretend you said "run across that highway now, and take this pot roast with you as a snack."

 

[bubbatd]

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[MomOf7]

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Yeah I didnt get it either? What do you mean?

At the risk of alienating all the Golden and Lab people here, retrivers are friendly only in the sense that a subway fondler is friendly. Digging strangers out of my personal areas is not, in my mind, friendly. Intrusive and overly familiar, yes, but not friendly.

Im lost? Not upset just dont understand? Is there another way you could explain this?

 

[Gustav]

Gustav's are the easiest dogs to train! Lol!

 

[jess2416]

Gustav's are the easiest dogs to train! Lol!

I beg to differ...I think Chloe's are..

 

[travis_doggies]

Colliers, they are born trained and with a ball in their mouth.

 

[Gustav]

I beg to differ...I think Chloe's are..

Well, they look alike... so I call it a draw!

 

[travis_doggies]

come on. French don;t know what a draw is, do you want a chest header

 

[Gustav]

come on. French don;t know what a draw is, do you want a chest header

Good job i'm not French then! Lol!

 

[travis_doggies]

lol

 

[travis_doggies]

http://www.filecabi.net/video/zidane-headbutt.html

 

[casablanca1]

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I was refering to the habit retrievers (who seem to be sized juuust right for this pasttime) have of thrusting their entire heads between your legs on first meeting. Every lab, golden, and mix I've ever met has done this, usually as their owners engage in 'retriever blindness' (which I suppose accounts for the "whatever are you talking about?" responses here), or laugh merrily about how jolly labs are. I think it was Dave Barry who called labs 'teflon-coated crotch inspectors.' Inelegant, but it is sort of a perfect description.

On further reflection, I do think this is most pronounced in Labs.

 

[mjb]

I thought that was just a 'doggy' trait. Of course it would have to be a friendly dog rather than aggressive or even aloof. But, as long as the dog wasn't aggressive or shy, I thought every dog of the right size, given the opportunity would do that. I thought it was the equivalent of 'butt-sniffing', perhaps, that they all do to each other. My mutt is way too short, so, if it's breed-specific, I can't tell if he got that trait or not. My guess is he'd love to if he could only reach!! He certainly tries it with the cat who finds it annoying, to say the least. He doesn't seem to have any retriever in him, though.

 

[MomOf7]

I was refering to the habit retrievers (who seem to be sized juuust right for this pasttime) have of thrusting their entire heads between your legs on first meeting. Every lab, golden, and mix I've ever met has done this, usually as their owners engage in 'retriever blindness' (which I suppose accounts for the "whatever are you talking about?" responses here), or laugh merrily about how jolly labs are. I think it was Dave Barry who called labs 'teflon-coated crotch inspectors.' Inelegant, but it is sort of a perfect description.

On further reflection, I do think this is most pronounced in Labs.

Really? My dogs arent much for crotch sniffin. They would rather have a nice pet or if working will totally ignore you. Guess it depends on the owner

 

[jess2416]

Really? My dogs arent much for crotch sniffin. They would rather have a nice pet or if working will totally ignore you. Guess it depends on the owner

I havent seen that many "crotch sniffers" either....

 

[RD]

Herding breeds are quick learners. That doesn't necessarily equal a dog that is easy to train and handle. Like SummerRiot said, it takes the most effort from the handler to get the dog to obey.

That being said, I feel that herding breeds are among the most obedient dogs when properly trained.

Friendliest breeds.... Honestly, as sweet as Labs and Goldens are, I think Poodles are the friendliest. I have never met one that wasn't simply overjoyed to be in the presence of people.