{"id":607,"date":"2021-09-06T22:02:50","date_gmt":"2021-09-06T22:02:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pawtypooch.com\/?p=607"},"modified":"2021-09-06T22:02:52","modified_gmt":"2021-09-06T22:02:52","slug":"small-dog-breeds-that-are-easy-to-train","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pawtypooch.com\/small-dog-breeds-that-are-easy-to-train\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Adorable Small Dog Breeds That Are Easy to Train"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When you first get a small dog, it can be challenging to train them. However, there are small breeds that are great for beginners and easy to work with. In this blog post, we will look at 10 small dog breeds that are perfect for training!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"highlight\"><em>Do you have a specific question about small dog breeds that are easy to train? Then use the table of contents below to jump to the most relevant section.<\/em><\/span><em>\u00a0And you can always go back by clicking on the black arrow in the right bottom corner of the page. Also, please note that some of the links in this article may be affiliate links. For more details, check the Disclosure section at the bottom of the page.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yorkshire Terrier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/pawtypooch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Yorkshire-Terrier.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pawtypooch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Yorkshire-Terrier.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pawtypooch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Yorkshire-Terrier-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pawtypooch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Yorkshire-Terrier-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Cohen, Yorkies learn new tricks after 15-25 repetitions and obey at least 70% of the time. These dogs were bred to catch rats in mills in Yorkshire. Sometimes this strong prey drive can override their listening skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toy Poodles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<p><center> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AH-Y8kAdJfw\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n <\/center><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/dog-breeds\/poodle-standard\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">AKC<\/a>, Poodles may appear aloof, but they are \u201cwickedly smart\u201d, eager to work, and please. Toy and Miniature Poodles can learn simple instructions. These adorably tiny furballs were developed for hunting; however, they were frequently used by gypsies in circuses due to their<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Papillion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/pawtypooch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Papillon.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pawtypooch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Papillon.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pawtypooch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Papillon-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pawtypooch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Papillon-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This breed is named for its butterfly-like ears, and it is bright, clever, and eager to please its owners, just like Poodles. On top of it these tiny, energetic canines are continuously want to learn new things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cardigan Welsh Corgis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/pawtypooch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Cardigan-Welsh-Corgi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pawtypooch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Cardigan-Welsh-Corgi.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pawtypooch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Cardigan-Welsh-Corgi-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pawtypooch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Cardigan-Welsh-Corgi-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cardigan Welsh Corgis are beloved for their loyalty and friendliness. Still, they can be smart and eager to listen to their masters if trained appropriately. These dogs were developed to work on farms with short legs for them to nip obstinate cattle and make them move before getting out of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pomeranians<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/pawtypooch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Pomeranian.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pawtypooch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Pomeranian.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pawtypooch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Pomeranian-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pawtypooch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Pomeranian-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>These tiny fluff balls are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/dog-breeds\/pomeranian\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">descended<\/a> from huge, working sled dogs. Poms tend to learn skills readily, but owners must be consistent and forceful when training them to avoid becoming bossy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"crp_related  crp_related_shortcode    crp-text-only\"><h4>You might also like:<\/h4><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/pawtypooch.com\/best-city-dog-breed\/\"     class=\"crp_link post-666\"><span class=\"crp_title\">30 Best City Dog Breeds and Traits to Look for in a Perfect Apartment Dog<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/pawtypooch.com\/dog-breeds-that-look-like-huskies\/\"     class=\"crp_link post-409\"><span class=\"crp_title\">11 Dog Breeds that Look Like Huskies: Shikoku, Kugsha, etc<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"crp_clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bichon Frise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/pawtypooch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bichon-Frise.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pawtypooch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bichon-Frise.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pawtypooch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bichon-Frise-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pawtypooch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bichon-Frise-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Working breeds are known for their obedience, such as the border collie. Terriers and hounds, for example, were developed to be independent. Thus they are less likely to obey instructions. The Bichon Frise is described by the AKC as a &#8220;personality dog&#8221; that enjoys learning new abilities quickly. They respond better to kind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dachshund<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/pawtypooch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Dachshund.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pawtypooch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Dachshund.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pawtypooch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Dachshund-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pawtypooch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Dachshund-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dachshund is a scent hound bred to search for badgers and other tunneling creatures such as rabbits and foxes. These tiny dogs were even used to track wild boar in their native Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Affenpinscher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<p><center> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tjhrZQyAJH8\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n <\/center><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Affenpinschers are one of the most popular toy breeds. They&#8217;re courageous, bold, and aggressive, weighing only 7-10 pounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though this dog breed&#8217;s typically independent and stubborn nature suggests otherwise, Gina DiNardo, AKC&#8217;s executive secretary, claims they are very bright and eager to please their people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Havanese<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<p><center> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/f1kIDNwMcc0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n <\/center><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Tiny, fluffy dogs make wonderful watchdogs and take their job seriously. Still, if trained correctly, they will generally keep the barking to a minimum. And they can be trained pretty easily too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cavalier King Charles Spaniel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<p><center> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lkoEBzBTWwA\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n <\/center><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The history of the Spaniel may be traced back to at least the 16th century in the United Kingdom. And later on, it grew in popularity and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shootinguk.co.uk\/gundogs\/gundog-breeds\/history-of-the-spaniel-114446\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">can be even found on some prominent pieces of artworks<\/a> of the 17th and 18th centuries. These dogs are kind, loving, intelligent, quick to learn, and eager to please their people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><em>Credits: thanks for the cover photo to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/fave.co\/2yQMU3l\" target=\"_blank\">Canva<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"161\" src=\"https:\/\/pawtypooch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/doghint-separator-1024x161.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pawtypooch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/doghint-separator-1024x161.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pawtypooch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/doghint-separator-300x47.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pawtypooch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/doghint-separator-768x120.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pawtypooch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/doghint-separator.jpg 1276w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you first get a small dog, it can be challenging to train them. However, there are small breeds that are great for beginners and easy to work with. In this blog post, we will look at 10 small dog breeds that are perfect for training! Do you have a specific question about small dog breeds that are easy to train? Then use the table of contents below to jump to the most relevant section.\u00a0And you can always go back by clicking on the black arrow in the right bottom corner of the page. Also, please note that some of the links in this article may be affiliate links. For more details, check the Disclosure section at the bottom of the page.\u00a0 Yorkshire Terrier According to Cohen, Yorkies learn new tricks after 15-25 repetitions and obey at least 70% of the time. These dogs were bred to catch rats in mills in Yorkshire. Sometimes this strong prey drive can override their listening skills. Toy Poodles According to the AKC, Poodles may appear aloof, but they are \u201cwickedly smart\u201d, eager to work, and please. Toy and Miniature Poodles can learn simple instructions. 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