What's the most friendly dog and most easy to train dog?
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Friendliest I'd say would be a Lab or Golden - from a respectible breeder naturally.
easiest to train.. hmm that depends on the dog. Every breed has their "stubborn ones" and their "eager to please ones". But in general I know that poodles are known to be the smartest breed.
Ease of training really depends on the amount of time you'd like to put into your dog.
Ex. Riot is a very easy to train dog - BUT hes stubborn and you have to know exactly HOW to get him TO work.
easiest to train.. hmm that depends on the dog. Every breed has their "stubborn ones" and their "eager to please ones". But in general I know that poodles are known to be the smartest breed.
Ease of training really depends on the amount of time you'd like to put into your dog.
Ex. Riot is a very easy to train dog - BUT hes stubborn and you have to know exactly HOW to get him TO work.
I honestly don't believe for one second that one breed is smarter than another. I've been around dogs my whole life (havn't lived one day without them) and I must say that I have met both "smart" and "dumb" dogs from different breeds.
I think it depends on these things:
Your Personality.
The Dogs Personality.
Training Method being used.
Your knowledge of doggy behavior.
Your consistancy!!
Research different breeds, and decide which one matches you the most. If you go to train a dog who is extremely hyper, thinks quickly, and over thinks alot in general, but you are the kind of person who is lazy and pretty inconsistant with what words/signals you use to get your dog to listen-- then you will have a problem!
Make sense? I tried to explain it how I see it, sorry if it came across as a bit out there or confusing-- I keep getting side tracked!!
I think it depends on these things:
Your Personality.
The Dogs Personality.
Training Method being used.
Your knowledge of doggy behavior.
Your consistancy!!
Research different breeds, and decide which one matches you the most. If you go to train a dog who is extremely hyper, thinks quickly, and over thinks alot in general, but you are the kind of person who is lazy and pretty inconsistant with what words/signals you use to get your dog to listen-- then you will have a problem!
Make sense? I tried to explain it how I see it, sorry if it came across as a bit out there or confusing-- I keep getting side tracked!!
Renee750il said:
Nuh-uuhhh . . . 
Not ANY herding breed, lol! With some it's not about training at all - it's coming to a meeting of the minds. And sometimes they WILL agree to disagree
Not ANY herding breed, lol! With some it's not about training at all - it's coming to a meeting of the minds. And sometimes they WILL agree to disagree
I think Renee was referring to the fact that her Filas are recognized as a herding breed and they are much different to train than the Border Collie, Sheltie or Aussies.
Friendliness depends mostly on how they were socialized. I've met more than my fair share of skittitsh and snappy Labs and Goldens, though most are crazy about people. Emphasis on the crazy...
Easiest to train is also subjective to how much time and effort one puts into a dog and the methods used. But generally, breeds that are more focused on people, like the BC or Golden, are more willing to please and that makes them easier for most people to train.
Friendliness depends mostly on how they were socialized. I've met more than my fair share of skittitsh and snappy Labs and Goldens, though most are crazy about people. Emphasis on the crazy...
Easiest to train is also subjective to how much time and effort one puts into a dog and the methods used. But generally, breeds that are more focused on people, like the BC or Golden, are more willing to please and that makes them easier for most people to train.