Here are the eight dogs breeds generally regarded easiest to train.
![German Shepherds are loyal dogs who are eager to please, motivated and quick learners (Photo: Shutterstock)](https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmI5MzQ3NjUyLWUwOTItNDljMy1hY2M2LTA0YmY5YzE0YjQ0ZDo4NjQwMWU5MC04YWVjLTRlZmQtYmE1ZC1lNDc4NzhmNTE5Y2M=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. German Shepherd
German Shepherds are loyal dogs who are eager to please, motivated and quick learners (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock
![Poodles are a highly intelligent and obedient breed of dog, and are easy to train (Photo: Shutterstock)](https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmIwZDQ1N2FkLWViMjMtNDIyMS1hYjkzLTIxYmYwODhlMGU5Mjo5MWY3ZDgzNi0zNWVkLTRkNzItYjI5MC1iZDFlYmEyZmFiNGI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
6. Poodle
Poodles are a highly intelligent and obedient breed of dog, and are easy to train (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock
![Dobermans are enthusiastic and loyal, and are known for their ability to learn and retain their training (Photo: Shutterstock)](https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjFmMjRlY2Y0LTI2NDQtNDczOS05ODFjLWVjYjllY2RlZDhmZjpmZjJkZWNiNy01MTg3LTQ5YzUtYjAxMS1iZmI4NmM0YzgzN2Q=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
7. Doberman
Dobermans are enthusiastic and loyal, and are known for their ability to learn and retain their training (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock
![The American Kennel Club explains that this herding breed is playful, affectionate and loves to learn new behaviors (Photo: Shutterstock)](https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjIxZjY0ZGQ0LTQ0ZGUtNDUwNy1hOGExLTE1Yzk2M2MzZWZjYzoyYjk1NzM5Yi1kMDIyLTQ2NDctYjNlNS02ZTE4MGU3NmY0N2Q=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
8. Shetland Sheepdog
The American Kennel Club explains that this herding breed is playful, affectionate and loves to learn new behaviors (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock