From a golden retriever to a German sheperd there is a range of dog breeds that learn the lay of the land promptly and are easy to train.
Training a puppy can be difficult and there is a lot that goes into making sure they know how to communicate with you the best they can. American Kennel Club has outlined some of the dog breeds that find it easier to be trained and says that it all depends on the breed, the level of intelligence, heritage, distractibility and a dog’s personality that is unique to them.
Here are 7 of the easiest dogs to train – according to the American Kennel Club.

1. Easiest dogs to train
Here are 8 dog breeds that are easy to train from a puppy. (photo: Adobe) Photo: cuorerouc - stock.adobe.com

2. Golden Retrievers
Golden retrievers and their cousins, labradors, are very clever and are easy to train as they are eager to please their owner. (Photo: stock adobe) Photo: Mikkel Bigandt

3. Miniature Schnauzers
Miniature Schnauzers are small and playful dogs but do not underestimate their ability to learn. (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: -

4. Springer Spaniels
Springer Spaniels are an energetic breed making them good working dogs and they like to please. (Photo by Christian Keenan/Getty Images) Photo: Christian Keenan