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17 Responses to “is dalmatian an easy to train dog and good for a beginner?”
Not really.
This is a breed that requires LOTS of exercise and a walk is not going to do it. They need to run lots. They need to live with an extermely active owner. No couch potatoes.
They are highly active and they can be headstrong. They require consistant firm training.
This is a breed that whould be in a basic obedience class as soon as you can get into one.
This is not the breed I would look at for a first time dog owner.
I would not consider them one of the easier breeds to train, though any dog is trainable with patience and proper instruction. Obedience class is a must for a beginner.
Goldens and labs are breeds I consider easy to train dogs for beginners that are about the same size.
I wouldn’t recommend a Dal as a first dog, unless you adopted an older one (1-2 yrs) whose personality was established and known, so you had an idea of what you were getting into.
Dals have been overbred by backyard breeders cashing in on the popularity of “101 Dalmatians”, so there are some really badly-bred, poor-temperamented Dals out there that were created by people who only wanted to make a buck.
Even a good Dal can be a challenge, because they can be smart and stubborn, with a lot of energy and endurance.
No, they are a high energy breed and not the easiest to train.
Lots of them ended up being turned into shelters and rescues following the release of the movie “101 Dalmatians” because lots of people bought them and then realized they are not the easiest dogs to live with. They are GREAT dogs for the right person, but not really for beginners.
They are not hard to train…I grew up training them but I would not recommend them for a big family or someone with small kids they can be very ’snappy’ and unpredictable in that sense.
The movie 101 Dalmations did a lot of damage to this breed. Everyone wanted one and less then reputable breeders overbred the animals…now many have unstable dispostions and health problems.
No. And they are known for all kinds of genetic deficiences that cause terrible, sometimes fatal, health conditions and HUGE vet bills. For the avid Dalmation fan, this is just a side effect…for the average pet owner, it’s a nighmare.
I have been told that a Dalmatian isn’t for a beginner, however, if you take responsibility and take him to classes and are consistent with training, listen to your trainer and educate yourself, you can own a Dalmatian as a first time dog owner. Learn about the breed and educate yourself and be dedicated in training one.
Dalmations can be a handful. they are great dogs, however, they are very high energy, and can be very stubborn.
For a first time dog owner, if you get into training (puppy kindergarten or basic obedience) as soon as you get the dog, it can work. However, know that you will need a lot of patience and a lot of physical stamina to work with a dalmation.
no i would not recommend a dalmation for a beginner i don’t know about how easy they are to train but whatever breed you go for i would recommend you look into the breeds requirements before hand and a find Good obedience school that does puppy classes as they will need socilaing. if you are looking for a good beginner dog i would recommend a collie,lab,gsd if you want a med to lge dog or how about a cross breed from a kennels
Most Dalmations are born deaf. I got a dalmation named her Daisy. She was a very good dog no problem to potty train. She stayed inside most of the time. She loved thunder storms and she liked sleeping on my pillow above my head. She was deaf and she watched my every move. She liked watching TV but she layed always touching me. If you decide to get a Dalmation, please have the dog checked for deafness. Then you will know how to relate. Good Luck
Any dog is easy to train provided you satisfy the dogs needs and drives appropriately. Dalmations are high energy dogs that need a lot of exercise. If they do not get appropriate amounts of exercise they will loose focus when it comes to training.
Oh come on people is that what you have heard about them or do you have them? Well I have them and they were our first family dog they are not very popular my advice is that you get it as a puppy best if it was in small litter and make it your first dog if it is older they are very nice that way don’t get one to much older if you get to at the same time they get very attached they are protective of their owners great guard dog that’s what they use them for in Italy. Their easy to train if puppy follow this and you have a perfect Dal!
I have a dalmation for the last six years that I adopted for a shelter. Although she wasn’t the easiest dog to train aka she’s a little headstrong with a very high energy level, i wouldn’t reccomend one for a beginnner espeically if they had no dog experience or are a couch potato. I would suggest a lab instead as they are easier to train but they also have similar exercise needs. Dalmations need a gentle firm hand and very consistant rules and alot of training and socialization as they are prone to being nervous or highstrung. If you are absolutely sure that a dalmation is right for you, may I suggest an older one as they will bond just as strongly to you as a puppy but are a lot easier to live with as some may come already partially trained (mine was 3.5 yrs old when I got her).
November 26th, 2008 at 11:00 am
I don’t know about “easy to train”, but I do know they are extremely nippy. Most of the ones at the vet clinic get muzzled before they get any care.
November 26th, 2008 at 8:24 pm
Personally I’d pass.
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November 29th, 2008 at 5:47 am
Not really.
This is a breed that requires LOTS of exercise and a walk is not going to do it. They need to run lots. They need to live with an extermely active owner. No couch potatoes.
They are highly active and they can be headstrong. They require consistant firm training.
This is a breed that whould be in a basic obedience class as soon as you can get into one.
This is not the breed I would look at for a first time dog owner.
November 29th, 2008 at 11:10 am
they tend to be a bit stubborn
December 2nd, 2008 at 7:30 am
I would not consider them one of the easier breeds to train, though any dog is trainable with patience and proper instruction. Obedience class is a must for a beginner.
Goldens and labs are breeds I consider easy to train dogs for beginners that are about the same size.
December 2nd, 2008 at 6:26 pm
I wouldn’t recommend a Dal as a first dog, unless you adopted an older one (1-2 yrs) whose personality was established and known, so you had an idea of what you were getting into.
Dals have been overbred by backyard breeders cashing in on the popularity of “101 Dalmatians”, so there are some really badly-bred, poor-temperamented Dals out there that were created by people who only wanted to make a buck.
Even a good Dal can be a challenge, because they can be smart and stubborn, with a lot of energy and endurance.
December 4th, 2008 at 7:59 am
No, they are a high energy breed and not the easiest to train.
Lots of them ended up being turned into shelters and rescues following the release of the movie “101 Dalmatians” because lots of people bought them and then realized they are not the easiest dogs to live with. They are GREAT dogs for the right person, but not really for beginners.
December 6th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
They are not hard to train…I grew up training them but I would not recommend them for a big family or someone with small kids they can be very ’snappy’ and unpredictable in that sense.
December 9th, 2008 at 7:28 pm
The movie 101 Dalmations did a lot of damage to this breed. Everyone wanted one and less then reputable breeders overbred the animals…now many have unstable dispostions and health problems.
December 12th, 2008 at 6:15 pm
No. And they are known for all kinds of genetic deficiences that cause terrible, sometimes fatal, health conditions and HUGE vet bills. For the avid Dalmation fan, this is just a side effect…for the average pet owner, it’s a nighmare.
December 15th, 2008 at 8:40 am
I have been told that a Dalmatian isn’t for a beginner, however, if you take responsibility and take him to classes and are consistent with training, listen to your trainer and educate yourself, you can own a Dalmatian as a first time dog owner. Learn about the breed and educate yourself and be dedicated in training one.
December 15th, 2008 at 11:32 am
Dalmations can be a handful. they are great dogs, however, they are very high energy, and can be very stubborn.
For a first time dog owner, if you get into training (puppy kindergarten or basic obedience) as soon as you get the dog, it can work. However, know that you will need a lot of patience and a lot of physical stamina to work with a dalmation.
December 18th, 2008 at 7:00 am
no i would not recommend a dalmation for a beginner i don’t know about how easy they are to train but whatever breed you go for i would recommend you look into the breeds requirements before hand and a find Good obedience school that does puppy classes as they will need socilaing. if you are looking for a good beginner dog i would recommend a collie,lab,gsd if you want a med to lge dog or how about a cross breed from a kennels
December 18th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
Most Dalmations are born deaf. I got a dalmation named her Daisy. She was a very good dog no problem to potty train. She stayed inside most of the time. She loved thunder storms and she liked sleeping on my pillow above my head. She was deaf and she watched my every move. She liked watching TV but she layed always touching me. If you decide to get a Dalmation, please have the dog checked for deafness. Then you will know how to relate. Good Luck
December 20th, 2008 at 10:01 pm
Any dog is easy to train provided you satisfy the dogs needs and drives appropriately. Dalmations are high energy dogs that need a lot of exercise. If they do not get appropriate amounts of exercise they will loose focus when it comes to training.
December 23rd, 2008 at 7:37 pm
Oh come on people is that what you have heard about them or do you have them? Well I have them and they were our first family dog they are not very popular my advice is that you get it as a puppy best if it was in small litter and make it your first dog if it is older they are very nice that way don’t get one to much older if you get to at the same time they get very attached they are protective of their owners great guard dog that’s what they use them for in Italy. Their easy to train if puppy follow this and you have a perfect Dal!
December 26th, 2008 at 4:44 am
I have a dalmation for the last six years that I adopted for a shelter. Although she wasn’t the easiest dog to train aka she’s a little headstrong with a very high energy level, i wouldn’t reccomend one for a beginnner espeically if they had no dog experience or are a couch potato. I would suggest a lab instead as they are easier to train but they also have similar exercise needs. Dalmations need a gentle firm hand and very consistant rules and alot of training and socialization as they are prone to being nervous or highstrung. If you are absolutely sure that a dalmation is right for you, may I suggest an older one as they will bond just as strongly to you as a puppy but are a lot easier to live with as some may come already partially trained (mine was 3.5 yrs old when I got her).