The dog trainer has shared the breeds that’re the least enjoyable to work with (stock image) (Image: Getty)
A dog trainer unveiled the three breeds he hates working with the most, with one topping the list for their potential to cause “serious harm”.
We are a nation of lovers – they’re not known as “man’s best friend” by accident – with many people keen to welcome a dog into their home and family. Dogs can be loyal companions, providing comfort and joy to people all over the world.
All come with their own unique quirks and behavioural patterns and it’s important to conduct thorough research before taking on the serious responsibility of .
Canine behaviourist Will Atherton garnered a vast following on after regularly uploading videos sharing his insight and tips, and a recent video has pulled in thousands of views.
In the footage, the expert ranks the three dog breeds he doesn’t particularly enjoy working with and the various reasons why that’s the case.
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Captioning the video, he penned: “ that tells you they don’t have favourite breeds to work with and least favourites are either lying or haven’t worked with enough and I know when I was starting out I’d have loved to hear people being honest, so at the risk of upsetting a few people here’s some of my least favourites…”
Speaking directly to the camera, Will explained: “These are three breeds that as a canine behaviourist, I really don’t look forward to working with. The first one, for me, is the Chow Chow.
“Now, don’t get me wrong, I agree, they look absolutely phenomenal but they’re one of the few breeds that I actually don’t have many situations where I’ve met a really nice one.
“Now, I understand, as a behaviourist, I see when things go wrong but usually it’s with really sweet dogs that are just making bad decisions. With the Chow Chow, that’s rarely the case.”
The next dog on Will’s hit list was . He continued: “Now, pugs are awesome little dogs – they’re usually really fun, really lively, full of character and full of personality. The reason that I’m not a huge fan of working with them has nothing to do with their temperament or characters but everything to do with how much I struggle with seeing them suffer with their breathing.”
Finally, Will shared his thoughts about the Caucasian Shepherd, which is a large livestock guardian dog. The expert described them as: “A breed that genuinely makes me question whether if they wanted to do me serious harm, if there’s anything I could do about it – if they made that decision.”
People shared their experiences in the comments section. One person said: “Caucasian Shepherds should be out in the wilderness working, not in someone’s house. I’ve seen several people’s videos of them working and no part of that makes me think they would thrive as a house pet.”
It’s worth remembering this is just Will’s own opinion, before getting a dog, it’s important to do your research and measure up whether you can meet their needs. Training is often essential, and it’s worth bearing in mind not all animals are suitable for first time owners.
If you’re looking to welcome a dog into your home, consider the benefits of adopting a puppy or dog from a charity or local shelter instead of shopping from a breeder.