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  • Posted Dec. 1, 2012 12:01 a.m.
  • The Ruff Report: Dogs and Surveys



  • Is your dog's breed on the easiest-to-train list?

    Commands such as "stay," "sit" and "fetch" as well as basic training are apparently much easier to teach to certain breeds of dogs, according to a survey of professional trainers.

    The trainers say that the Golden Retriever is the easiest breed to teach, the Pitbull is second and the Poodle is third.

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    Rounding out the top-10 easiest-to-train breeds are: Labrador Retriever, fourth; Border Collie, fifth; German Shepherd, sixth; Boxers, seventh; Goldendoodles/Labradoodles, eight; Shih Tzus, ninth; Dachshunds, 10th.

    The survey also found that the age of a dog was actually a more important factor than breed. Participants said senior dogs - regardless of whether they are purebred or if they are mixed breed - take the least time and effort to train. The trainers said puppies and shelter/rescue dogs are the most difficult.

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    The survey was conducted by Colorado-based Bark Busters Home Dog Training, which has locations in more than 40 states. Survey participants included 155 dog trainers from 37 states with a collective 750 years of experience.

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