What is the best dog breed that can be trained for the following purpose?
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What is the most easily trainable dog to:
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What is the most easily trainable dog to:
- Walk with me without the need of a leash
- Climb mountains in snowy winters and go hiking with me
- Don’t run away from the yard of my house (doesn’t need to be caged or in a box, or tied to a leash)
Please recommend dogs that can be trained for the above purpose, and which dogs are easier to train!
I know that all dogs with proper training can do it but which are most easily trained.
April 18th, 2010 at 5:04 pm
You asked this question before but with a longer list of requirements.
i believe you were told that:
all dogs need to be on a lead (by LAW) to be in a public place
All dogs need boundaries such as a fence to keep them from running off
All puppies are easier on their owner if they are in a cage at night or when you were out
NO do can cope with unlimited mountain climbing or hiking.
I believe you were advised you needed a stuffed dog, a picture of a dog or a dog ornament amongst other things. anonymous
April 21st, 2010 at 6:53 am
Any dog that can tolerate cold climates.
All the other things can be taught to ANY dog.
My Chihuahua’s can walk with me off leash, because mentally I have them under control.
I am the Alpha female, & they follow my lead.
ADD-& so there is no confusion, I also agree, in town or in public places your dog should be on a leash, to prevent harm to your dog, like getting hit by a car on the road. Hiking out in the middle of no where is fine for your “trained” dog to be off-leash. You should also have a fenced yard.
Aphrodite–I love to go hiking & my Chihuahua’s love to go too, but we do not hike in the cold temps. Tiny breeds love to hike as well & can keep up just as good as a larger dog.
ADD2— Aphrodite— that is because you have never met MY Chihuahua’s..lol They do not get treated like precious purse puppies, they have legs & they use them. My Chihuahua’s absolutely love to hike, as much as we do. They can hike for hours as long as they have fresh water available, they have no problems keeping up, they actually are ahead of us by 5 feet or so the entire time..lol.
The only thing I have to be careful of is damn birds of prey, they see my Chi’s as lunch. Luckily this hasn’t been a problem yet, but I do keep a watch out for large birds over head.
To help you better understand me, I’m what most consider a tom-boy…lol I never have been a girly-girl. I love my dogs for the breed, not the deed of carrying them around in bags for attention or as a fashion accessory.
To the asker, I am NOT suggesting you get a Chihuahua, I was just giving an example. ♥Lap-Dog Lover♥
April 24th, 2010 at 9:24 am
id say labs .
[>< ]Backwoods Princess
get a white one
April 27th, 2010 at 1:36 am
As you said any dog that is properly trained. There is no way to completing train a dog to stay in your yard without you being outside with them. Figure out what size and enerigy level best suits your family. YOu can research diffent breeds at the akc site or vist your local shelter and talk to the employees. Rotten Rotts
April 29th, 2010 at 12:20 am
Border Collies seem to fit the bill here.
However, I really dislike people that refuse to leash or confine their dogs.
There are too many distractions that a dog will react to no matter how well trained it may be. All it takes is one second of inattention before tragedy strikes. PARKERD
May 1st, 2010 at 10:01 am
You live in the US - so chances are where ever you live you have a leash law. I don’t know why you would want to walk your dog without a leash anyways.
Any dog can go hiking with you as long as it’s not a tiny breed of some sort. I don’t suggest you bring a dog mountain climbing, especially in the winter.
You will not find a breed that will just stay in your yard because you want it to. You would have to have it trained - but an unsupervised dog can do and will do whatever it wants.
All dogs require effort in training…no such thing as easy.
P.S. It’s not “don’t run away” it’s “doesn’t run away”.
@Lap-Dog - really?? Honestly I never pegged a Chihuahua as a hiking kind of dog lol. Well my sister takes her mutant “mini Yorkie” hiking with us and she doesn’t seem to do too badly. She gives up after about 45 minutes though lol. Quattro goes with me for about 2 hours. Aphrodite *Give us EMILIE back!
May 2nd, 2010 at 3:05 pm
I’m not sure why you keep asking the same question - you have had some good answers already. MamaBas
May 4th, 2010 at 7:36 am
Sounds like you need a Lab. They are good dogs for what you mentioned above. Not needing to be caged can be a tough one. High energy dogs get bored when they are young and they will tear your stuff up. I have a Pit and a Box Mastiff mix and they must stay in there cage during the day while I am at work. If not they would tear my house apart. audicamaro
May 7th, 2010 at 1:59 am
Weimaraner.
This dog needs freedom and a lot of exercise. Training should begin at 5-8 months of age. Weimaraners are open-minded, graceful, energetic, alert and rightly balanced, with strong will. They are good in hunting and a good companion. They too is an intelligent, energetic and fun-loving breed. They socialize well with children and other pets if trained properly. They are hard workers but need proper training for them to learn good manners and be obedient as well. Aloof with strangers, the Weimaraner makes an excellent watch dog and guard. They have a lot of stored energy in their body to be more effective not just being a watchdog but also for hunting.
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May 10th, 2010 at 8:19 am
Spaniels and Retrievers are the most easily trained.
They’re the most likely to do well off lead, stay in the yard, and come when called. They have lots of energy, and do well in all sorts of weather.
THEY MUST BE TRAINED!!!
Puppies are not telepathic. They need proper training from a young age, and even then, no one’s perfect. Allanas
May 12th, 2010 at 4:17 am
Newfoundland as they can do all that and are very gentle and won’t hurt people FOR BEING ILLEGIBLY OF A LEASH…. Thornita
May 14th, 2010 at 11:30 am
You don’t want a dog. How about a brother? peter h
May 17th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
Well I don’t know of any specidfic breed but you’re prolly going to want a breed that bonds strongly with it’s owners if the dog is independent it will be less inclined to stay with you. Also nothing with a strong prey drive as the training will go right out the window if they see a rabbit or something. Also make sure you do tons of training on leash before letting your dog off. Do lots of recall training and start as soon as you bring your dog home. Good luck and happy off leashing
ACW