Works comparing the trainability of dog breeds mainly comprised indirect assessment methods; however, little empirical research has targeted the behavioural characteristics of breeds. The goal of this paper was to study the reaction of Boxer, Chow Chow and Yorkshire Terrier breeds to the shaping method with the use of the clicker in acquiring the desired behaviour. The dogs’ task was to pass by the first (proximal) and second (distal) cones counter-clockwise. Initially, Boxers coped worst. However, after achieving the first success, achieving two consecutive successes was relatively easy for them. Chow Chows were relatively successful initially, but to repeat the success twice they required a much higher number of sessions with the clicker than the remaining two breeds. The results achieved by this breed show that, contrary to the opinion of many dog coaches, it is possible to successfully train Chow Chows.