If you’re thinking about bringing a new dog into your home, one of your considerations may be how easy it will be to obedience train the newest member of your family. I polled several dog sites and compared their lists to my personal experience to come up with the list below of the dogs who are easiest to obedience train. This isn’t to say these dogs are necessarily the smartest, only that they will readily learn and respond to commands.
For each breed, I’ve provided a link back to our breed guides where you can learn more about each breed’s temperament, history, health, and other important traits. (Or check out our complete list of dog breeds.)
I’m guessing your kids have already sent their letters to Santa, and if you’re smart, you intercepted them so you know what to buy. In case your dog slipped his list past you, here’s what it said:
The big day is finally here. Your turkey’s in the oven, your table is set, and you’ve selected which games you want to watch today. You probably have lots of things you’ll be giving thanks for when you gather around the table. Ever wonder what your dog is thankful for? Here’s a bonus top ten to give you some ideas.
We all know Thursday is an important holiday (my favorite, in fact). You may plan to eat until you can’t eat anymore, visit with family and old friends, or map out your early morning shopping extravaganza, but what will your dog be doing?
Sitting here watching my Buckeyes get trounced by the Hawkeyes (1st half, at least), and I got to wondering about how many teams were named after dogs. Of course, the most famous are probably the U Conn Huskies and the Georgia Bulldogs, but turns out there are eight (according to Wikipedia). Which one is your favorite?
If you’re thinking about bringing a new dog into your home, one of your considerations may be how easy it will be to obedience train the newest member of your family. I polled several dog sites and compared their lists to my personal experience to come up with the list below of the dogs who are easiest to obedience train. This isn’t to say these dogs are necessarily the smartest, only that they will readily learn and respond to commands.
