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A DOG trainer has revealed the three breeds that he wouldn’t recommend to the average Joe.
So if you’re looking to get a new dog but have never had a pooch before, then you’ve come to the right place and will need to pay attention.
A dog psychologist who specialises in behaviour modification in pets, has revealed why working line Labradors are not suitable for first-time dog owners.
Sharing his advice online, the dog expert said: “Three breeds that are gonna make you never wanna have a dog again as an average Joe with no experience.”
So if you were thinking about getting a hound dog or a Pitbull, you may want to think again…
According to this animal pro, any kind of Hound dogs are not suitable for those looking to get their first dog.
He explained: “Any hound, not a domesticated dog, needs to live on a farm, needs to own 100 acres and needs to actually live a natural hound lifestyle.
“You ain't got it as a city slicker.”
He also advised that working line dogs are not suitable for those wondering which breed to get as a first-time owner.
He added: “Any working line dog, even things as lovely as Labradors, if you get a working line Labrador, you are f*****g royally f****d.
“We've trained loads of them.”
The third breed that this dog trainer wouldn’t recommend for first-time owners, which he claimed will “come as a surprise”, are Pitbulls.
The content creator and animal pro explained: “An average Joe should never own a Pitbull. Plain and simple.
“They are a dangerous dog to an average Joe because they don't use the right form of communication, they don't exercise the dog enough and they get a breed that is not suited to their lifestyle.
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“I love a Pitbull, they're extremely easy to train if you have the correct mentality and the correct authority and discipline and routine.
“But an average Joe should never own a Pitbull, should never own a working line dog and should never own a hound, because you're not up to the challenge.”
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 192,600 views.
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But social media users were left totally divided by the man’s claims - whilst some couldn’t agree more, others were keen to share their experiences in the comments.
One user explained: “You gotta be READY for those dogs!!”
A second chimed in: “I agree 100%.”
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Whilst someone else wrote: “I agree with this .. these are not city dogs cooped up in an apartment.”
However, at the same time, one person said: “Pits are wonderful family dogs. They love kids.”
Another added: “My Greyhound doesn’t need 100 acres.”
A third commented: “First time dog owner. Got a working breed Aussie shepherd.
"Things are going great cause I did my research. What’s the problem with working breeds?”
