Clinical canine behaviourist Will Atherton has gone viral on TikTok for his dog training videos – and he has now revealed which dog breed owners should avoid.
A dog trainer has sounded the alarm, warning prospective pet owners of a particular dog breed that can turn “incredibly dangerous”
The British are a nation of dog lovers, but when it comes to inviting a canine into your home, choices become daunting. While some breeds are perfect companions, others can invite trouble. However, expert advice is at hand from Will Atherton, a clinical canine behaviourist who’s taken TikTok by storm with over 24.5 million likes.
He insists that Mastiffs, while lovable and powerful creatures, require cautious handling. There are about 13 mastiff breeds, recognizable as some of the mightiest dogs who have historically served in hunting and warfare, exhibiting bravery and affability.
Despite their appeal, Will cautions: “They are beautiful, loveable, amazing dogs, but they are incredibly powerful. If you don’t have the skill and the experience to manage them, at a minimum you might see behaviours like that.
But it is also very easy for that to also devolve and become reactive for aggressive behaviours even if it’s just stemming from them.”
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@iamwillatherton You should NOT get a Mastiff breed! #dogtraining #mastiff #mastiffsoftiktok ♬ original sound – Will Atherton (MSc)
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He warned: “Often, they are just big, gentle, scaredy cats, but it doesn’t change the fact that a dog of this size, this power, can be incredibly dangerous without the right type of handling – and if you aren’t able to provide that you must stay well clear.”
One user responded to Will’s cautionary video, stating: “Thanks for letting the people know, I’ve recently had my English mastiff pass away. she was a joy to be around and a joy to train!”
Another experienced owner said:”I have owned Mastiffs for the past 20 years. I now have a Cane Corso. Wonderful dogs but need the correct handling. Big softies.”
A further owner shared their view on the breed’s strength, commenting: “I have had two different kinds and all males and its true their power is strong I had to use a chain for a leash because all the other ones didn’t work but there my sweet babies.”
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Meanwhile, another stated: “I love my mastiff rottie mix. I’m a lone woman never had a big dog before but have socialised him and trained him and have to say he’s pretty near perfect love him to bits best dog I ever had.”
Contrasting with Will’s viewpoint, one person expressed: “My first dog was a bull mastiff, she was the most gentle loving calm dog. I would highly recommend the mastiff breed.”
While another simply called the dogs “clumsy, loveable oafs”.
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Sourse: www.express.co.uk
