Dachshund being trained

15 Small Dog Breeds That Are Easy To Train (Explained)

Small dog breeds are generally easy to train. They can be very friendly when they are properly trained and are very obedient dogs.

These dogs are also very playful and will enjoy a lot of fun and entertainment if you train them properly. They are very adorable when they have a lot of fun and excitement with you.

Havanese

Havanese

Training a Havanese dog requires patience and persistence. You shouldn’t expect your dog to quickly learn everything on their own.

Dogs have a difficult time learning new things if they aren’t exposed to a variety of different things first. Havanese puppy training doesn’t have to be hard.

If you have the right environment, your Havanese can easily learn how to behave appropriately in many situations. Take the time to work with your dog and you will quickly be able to teach them the skills and habits you need to succeed in life.

Bichon Frise

Bichon Frise

As with any dog, you need to understand that Bichon Frise is highly intelligent and curious. They easily pick up on things and learn things quickly. Training your dog is actually a fun process; in fact, you can enjoy watching your Bichon as you take care of them.

Bichon Frise puppies are very playful and curious creatures. If you give them plenty of attention and love, they will be happy and content. But if you don’t love them, then training them will be very difficult.

Shih Tzu

Shih Tzu

In order to train your Shih tzu, you need to have a good understanding of what they are capable of. Shih tzu’s are intelligent animals and can be trained easily.

However, it is important to remember that they will need a bit of time and dedication to become obedient. It is important to provide a happy environment in which to train them.

Also, it is important to be patient and consistent. You must have a regular schedule of times when you will train your Shih tzu.

Maltese

Maltese

You have to remember that these dogs love attention and being around people. If you try to be too dominant in what you want them to do they may become defensive.

Instead, do your best to make them feel comfortable. If you want them to do something like sit or lay down, do it slowly so that they do not get stressed out.

Take your time and make sure that they get enough praise and treats. If you are consistent in what you want your Maltese to do you will be successful and have a loyal pet.

Jack Russell Terrier

Jack Russel Terrier

Jack Russell Terriers is one of the easiest to train of all types of dogs, and they do need some training help.

The trick to making training Jack Russell Terriers easy is to get your dog used to having commands given to them from you and always make sure that your commands are clear and easy to understand.

This is what will make training them so much easier. This is the only way to successfully train this type of dog. There is no point in getting a dog if they cannot be trained. You must remember that these dogs have a great deal of sensitivity

Australian Terrier

Australian Terrier

Because Australian Terriers have so many characteristics, like being very intelligent and easy to train, they make excellent companions for kids.

They have been bred to be loving, loyal dogs that love their owners and will do anything for them. Australian Terriers are very easy to train and once you get to know your dog, you will find that training is almost an art form.

Boston Terrier

Boston Terrier

When you own a Boston Terrier and want to know if they are easy to train, it’s important to know that they’re actually one of the most intelligent dogs in the world.

Yes, Boston Terrier puppies are very intelligent and can be trained easily because they’re an extremely friendly breed that loves physical activity as well as having a strong desire to please their owners.

Norfolk Terrier

Norfolk Terrier

Norfolk Terriers can be a great pet. They’re very intelligent, easy to train, and they love attention. They’re great dogs to have as a member of your family.

I would  highly recommend that you find an obedience course that teaches proper dog training. You’re going to be glad that you did when you can get your dog to listen to you without any resistance!

Miniature Schnauzer

Miniature Schnauzer

When you are looking for the best dog breed for your home, you will definitely want to consider the possibility of getting a miniature Schnauzer, as these dogs are easy to train and highly intelligent.

These dogs are great with kids and other dogs, and they are not aggressive dogs. It’s very possible that you could even train your dog to be a member of your family, because these dogs tend to be very friendly and loving.

Tibetan Spaniel

Tibetan Spaniel

The Tibetan Spaniel is a great choice, they love to play and run, and like to keep their owner’s company. These dogs will become extremely loyal when raised in a loving environment, and they are also great at house training.

The only problem is that they will get bored very quickly if they do not have plenty of exercise, or if the owners do not take some kind of action to keep them happy.

Training these little dogs should be done very quickly, because they love to play, and they want to please their masters.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

If you want a well-behaved and friendly dog that is also a very intelligent dog than the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a dog that is perfect for you. 

The good thing about the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is that it is an intelligent dog and can easily learn tricks, commands, and many other things as long as it is treated with respect and love.

You will find that this dog is an easy dog to train and is very friendly towards its master and other people. It loves attention and will like to be pampered all the time.

Manchester Terrier

Manchester Terrier

You are going to find that Manchester Terriers are easy to train and make great companions, because of the patience that they have. They are very loyal and this means that you will be able to spend a lot of time with this dog.

They also love their family and you can show this love by giving it to them on a daily basis. 

Rat Terrier

Rat Terrier

Rat Terrier can be trained easily and will become a very loving and loyal pet. One of the things that you need to remember when it comes to Rat Terrier training is that this dog breeds are much like all other dogs.

When you train them, it is a good idea to be consistent and you should also be as persistent in the training process as possible. Consistency will make you an excellent pet trainer.

Brussels Griffon

Brussels Griffon

Brussels Griffon is a dog that are easy to train, and it has a great personality and it loves all of your attention. The first thing that you need to learn about this dog is that it is a very smart breed that can really make a person very happy.

The Brussels Griffon is also a very gentle breed that can make you feel at ease when it comes to training the dog. If you take the time that you need to train the dog you will find that the dog is a very loving dog and this will make it easier to get used to.

Cairn Terrier

Cairn Terrier

If you are looking for a dog to train, the Cairn Terrier is the way to go. They are very trainable animals and are extremely smart. You want to spend the time necessary to work at getting them to learn commands.

Once they know a command, they will listen to you. This can be a great asset to having a good friend to spend time with when you are gone. Remember that patience is the key to learning how to train a dog.

Beagle

Beagle

Train a beagle is easy, one of the most important things that you can do is to keep them entertained. You want to find something that is fun for your beagle, so that they will want to do it. Many times, the best solution is to buy a toy for your beagle to play with while they are training.

After you have a toy for your beagle to play with, you can teach your beagle some basic commands by taking turns with the toy and letting them go. Make sure that you keep training sessions short and that you give your beagle lots of praise and treats when they follow your commands.

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