I’m a dog trainer & there are 5 breeds I’d never own…there’s a ‘stubborn’ pooch that feels like it belongs in the wild
IF you've settled on the idea of welcoming a dog into your home but can't decide what breed is for you, then you may just want to listen up!
That's because a dog trainer has revealed the five pooches he'd never personally own - based on his experience of trying to train them.
In the clip shared to TikTok (@apexdogtraining), he begins by discussing the Husky.
"This is quite a stubborn dog," he explains.
"I don't love the temperaments on them.
"They feel to me like they still need to be in the wild rather than people's homes."
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Next up on the dog pro's list is the Maremma Sheepdog.
"These are very serious dogs," he explains.
"They're not fun to train.
"When you train them, it feels like you're forcing them to do stuff rather than working with them."
The professional dog trainer then moves on to discuss the Pug, which he brands a "very silly dog."
"They have many health problems," he begins.
"I don't like how they look...I don't even really like what they represent."
The dog whizz then moves onto the popular Cavoodle.
"To me these dogs are a little bit anxious and a little bit annoying," he explains.
"I don't love them - it's not a dog that I'd want as a dog trainer."
He concludes with the Greyhound - adding that while there's nothing wrong with them, they're just a "very boring dog."
"They're great for lifestyle but not if you're someone who is into training," he says.
Alongside the video, he penned: "DISCLAIMER: THIS IS MY OPINION AND PERSONAL PREFERENCE.
"I UNDERSTAND YOU MAY OWN ONE OF THESE DOGS, AND THEY MAY BE LOVELY.
"I HAVE TRAINED ALL OF THESE BREEDS SEVERAL TIMES, I GET IT.
"This is not a list of dogs you shouldn’t get, just dogs I wouldn’t own after training and looking after many."
It wasn't long before the video went viral, racking up over 1.3 million views and hundreds of comments from dog lovers up and down the country - with very mixed reviews.
"Not the Greyhound! I love them and they are not boring," wrote one.
A second penned: "Husky?? They are the BEST dogs!"
A third commented: "As a Husky owner I knew the Husky would be on this list..they’re not for everyone, but the breed is rather misunderstood till you own one."
Meanwhile, a fourth noted: "Greyhound lovers here!"
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A further pointed out: "Pugs are loyal AF!"
And one more added: "Border Collies are the best!"
