11 Easiest Dogs to Train That Make Obedient Pets

Border Collie: Often called the 'Einstein of dogs', they're highly intelligent. These dogs are easy to train and love to learn new tricks.

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Labrador Retriever: Friendly and eager to please, these dogs are quick learners and excellent for families. They're eager to learn and perform tricks.

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Golden Retriever: Known for their intelligence and affection, these dogs are easy to train and love pleasing their owners. They're an all-round family pet.

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Poodle: Besides being cute and fluffy, Poodles are highly intelligent and among the easiest to train. They excel in obedience and agility trials.

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German Shepherd: Loyal and protective, German Shepherds are excellent learners. They are used as service dogs due to their trainability

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Shetland Sheepdog: These dogs are intelligent and willing to please. They have a natural instinct for understanding commands, making training a breeze.

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Doberman Pinscher: Energetic and intelligent, Dobermans are quick learners. They excel in obedience, agility, and police work due to their trainability.

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Papillon: Don't let their size fool you! Papillons are highly intelligent, easily trained, and excel in obedience competitions.

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Rottweiler: Known for their loyalty, Rottweilers are eager to please and quick to learn. They're protective dogs that respond well to positive training.

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Australian Cattle Dog: These dogs are intelligent, energetic, and respond well to training. They have a natural instinct for work and following commands.

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Belgian Malinois: Intelligent and eager to work, these dogs are easy to train. They're often used as police and military dogs due to their intelligence.

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