if you’re in the market for a dog who is easy to train and wants to learn quickly, avoid the breeds on this list. the dogs on this list are genuinely loyal and loving companions who simply require more finesse during training sessions (and beyond). interestingly enough, trainability and aggression are two of the most inheritable traits among dogs, according to a 2019 study on canine genomes. it also could mean you’ll have to adjust training tactics as you go …

this course is well worth a masterclass subscription compared to the cost of hiring a professional dog trainer. brandon makes a point to stress the importance of patience when training your dog. brandon mcmillan’s dog training course for masterclass.com promises to deliver an effective, yet simple, training process for you and your dog. the runtime of this masterclass clocks in at just under 3 hours, which is a perfect amount of time for a weekend of prepping for your new …

teddy bear puppies, sometimes referred to as the zuchon or shichon, are a designer breed that is typically a cross between the shih tzu and  the bichon frise (teddy bear shichon) or a mix between the shih tzu and the maltese (the teddy bear mal-shi). the teddy bear hypoallergenic coat is soft and fluffy and comes in a variety of gorgeous colors which are most commonly white, brown, black, grey, and yellow. training teddy bear puppies is always a fun …

learning to come when called, or recall to you, is one of the most important skills your dog can learn. reliable recall means when you call your dog to come, you want to be 99.99% sure they are going to enthusiastically respond. having a reliable recall is especially important if you want to allow your dog to run off-leash outside of a fenced yard or dog park. these may give your dog more opportunity to explore while keeping them safely …

you must teach your dog that it’s worth it to come when called whenever you ask, on leash or off (outdoors or indoors). if you think your dog has a poisoned “come” cue, there is a simple fix — change the word you use to call them to come to you! the emergency recall is a way to call a dog back in case of emergency, such as door dashing or if they take off chasing a squirrel. i consider …