Dogs like to learn the things we want to teach them because pleasing their owners is important to them. ... Dogs can process more complex thought patterns. This makes them more trainable and gives them better communication skills.

Why are dogs so obedient?

Dogs love to please their owners. They love attention of all kinds, which is why some dogs can have tendencies towards misbehavior as well as obedience. When your dog responds to your commands and gets a treat, you're thrilled, they're thrilled that you're thrilled.

At what age is a dog most trainable?

Young puppies have short attention spans but you can expect them to begin to learn simple obedience commands such as “sit,” “down,” and “stay,” as young as 7 to 8 weeks of age. Formal dog training has traditionally been delayed until 6 months of age.