12 Dogs That Are Easy To Train & Love To Learn

You don't want to be that person — the one with the hyper dog who jumps up on every single person who walks through the door. You don't want to have your beloved pup aggressively yelp and growl at your kind neighbors' dogs when you try to take them for a walk. You definitely don't want the dog who pees on a friend's carpet. Which is why training your dog is important, even if it's not always easy. Thankfully, there are a slew of dogs that are easy to train that can give you a leg (or a tail) up on the whole housebreaking endeavor.

Dogs receive important mental stimulation and purpose from training, according to Canidae, a pet food company. Training also helps your pet develop a stronger bond with you, their owner. Finally, taking the time to train your pup can help you understand their body language and personality, so that you know when they're happy, sick, lonely, or just in need of a few extra snuggles.

But training a dog can be intimidating, even for the most experienced pet owners. Luckily, some dog breeds are easier to train than others. Certain dogs are more food motivated, more eager to please, and really enjoy obedience training, which takes the pressure off any overwhelmed or first-time pet owner. That doesn't necessarily mean breeds that are easier to train are good for beginner dog owners — some of these breeds, in part because they're so intelligent, are high energy and require more exercise as a result. So if you're considering a dog that loves to learn, just be sure all the other parts of their personality match up with your lifestyle. With that in mind, here are 12 of the easiest dogs to train.