The Keeshond is an intelligent dog and one that likes to please. As such, in the right hands and environment, they are easy to train and will pick things up very quickly. However, the downside to this is that they are just as quick to pick up any bad habits which is why they need to be handled with a firm, yet gentle hand. In the right hands, these clever little dogs excel at all sorts of canine sports which includes activities like agility and obedience trials.
They are never happier than when they know their place in the pack and who they can look to for direction and guidance. If they don't know who is the alpha dog, they could quickly take on this role and become wilful and unruly. They respond well to positive reinforcement training, but not to any sort of harsh correction or heavier handed training methods which would not bring out the best in these intelligent and sensitive little dogs.
