trainability

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Recent Examples of trainability This breed is known for an athleticism that's on par with its agility, trainability and intelligence. Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 28 July 2026 The breed falls on the higher end of the trainability spectrum, with the AKC describing them as fairly eager to please handlers. Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026 Smaller than the German shepherd and the Belgian Malinois, the Dutch shepherd is used in police and military work because of its athleticism, trainability and strong work ethic. Aditya Simha, The Conversation, 7 May 2026 Narrowing down the dogs fit for the spotlight wasn’t easy, but Bernie and Pippin stood out for their skill, trainability and stage presence, according to Tim Orr, the producing artistic director of the Colorado Shakespeare Festival. Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026 Herding and retriever breeds tend to score higher on trainability due to their history of working closely with humans, while scent hounds are often more independent and scent-driven. Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026 Animal behavioralists from the Royal Veterinary College used an industry standard review called the Canine Behavioral Assessment and Research Questionnaire (C-BARQ), to collect data on behavioral traits such as aggression, excitability, and trainability. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026 Mixed-breed dogs scored higher on fear, attention and aggression than purebreds, though not on trainability. New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trainability
Noun
  • Look, nobody in Oasis has ever been known for their agreeability.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 20 July 2026
Noun
  • In China, Xi is trying to bend technology toward obedience and growth.
    Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Catherine Coldstream entered a Carmelite monastery at age 24, and lived a life of prayer and obedience for 12 years.
    Terry Gross, NPR, 24 July 2026
Noun
  • Rodríguez insists that Venezuela’s new relationship with the US is based on diplomatic and commercial cooperation and isn’t a matter of subordination or foreign interference.
    Anabella González, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • That’s why the theme of violence, both psychological and physical, is central to the novel, precisely because for so long—and unfortunately still today—violence hasn’t been considered sufficient reason to bring an end to the dominion of the male, founded on force and on the subordination of women.
    Nina Mesfin, New Yorker, 7 June 2026

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“Trainability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trainability. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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