I’m a dog trainer – the worst breeds to get if you live a busy life, one of them is way too anxious
PICKING a dog to match your lifestyle is no easy task.
Fortunately, a dog trainer can help you eliminate three breeds from the picking if you find yourself constantly busy and out of the home.
Dog expert Will Atherton from Derbyshire revealed the pooches not to keep as pets if you’re away from the home a lot in a recent TikTok video posted to his account, @iamwillatherton.
He said: “As a canine behaviourist, I see lots of problem behaviours stemmed from bored dogs because the owner doesn’t have time to fulfil their needs.”
Will revealed the first dog not suited for a owner with a busy life was the Hungarian Vizsla.
“A really fun, obscure alternative to the working-line Labrador, which is a common reason that many people get them,” he added.
“However, they are equally if not more intense than a working-line Labrador.”
While the dog expert said they were a very fun dog to have around, they need lots of exercise and attention so it’s best to leave this breed alone if you’re out most of the day.
Next, Will revealed the Doberman had to spend lots of time bonding with their owner.
He said: “Not only do they need lots of training, they do need lots of exercise, but they are also a kind of breed that needs lots of time with their owners or they will suffer from separation anxiety.”
Finally, Will revealed the last breed he wouldn’t recommend to people who are busy – and that’s the Cocker Spaniel.
“Every single day I have people in desperate need of my help because they’ve bought this breed and were not ready to give it the time it needs,” the dog expert explained.
The video has since gone viral with over 55k views and over 5,000 likes.
People quickly took to the comments section of the video to share their thoughts.
One wrote: “We have a Vizsla. Love him dearly and spend a lot of time hiking and running. But if u can’t offer daily walks for example 10 miles a day, don’t get one!”
Another person remarked: “My Doberman has an outrageous amount of separation anxiety. Will literally follow me where ever I go and the crate is his worst enemy.”
“I think Huskies and Malamutes should be there too. Lots of exercise and lots of grooming,” penned a third.
A fourth added: “The Siberian Husky is one of those breeds for real.”
Meanwhile, a fifth claimed: “I’ve had 2 Dobies great dogs never any issues now have a Vizsla and defo more crazy.”
“I thought you’d say border collie/Australian shepherd,” commented another.