‘I’ve trained 3k dogs – these are the 3 breeds to avoid’

1. Bullies

The trainer starts with what might surprise many people: bullies (which include breeds like English Bulldogs and Frenchies).

“The first breed I’m gonna mention… is my favourite breed,” he says. “Bullies? Yes. English, Frenchies… They’re a powerful animal.”

While he clearly adores them – “This is the best dog I’ve seen this year so far”, he says, pointing to a furry companion he shares the screen with – he stresses that their strength and breeding history make them difficult for a novice.

“What were they bred to do? Take down f***ing bulls. They don’t take s***,” he explains. “If you don’t stimulate that dog, they snap into aggression real quickly.”

He says bullies can be fantastic companions, but they’re not the ideal choice for someone who just wants an “easy introduction to life” with their first dog.

2. Hounds

Next on his list isn’t a single breed, but an entire group: hounds.

“Number two ain’t the breed, it’s the category. Hound. Avoid them at all f***ing costs,” he warns. The reason is simple: their exercise requirements.

“You, as a domesticated individual living in a house, living in an apartment, have no right in owning a hound,” he says bluntly. “Do you understand the exercise requirement for that thing? Clearly you don’t, ’cause you wouldn’t have f***ing got one otherwise.”

Hounds are bred to run, track, and hunt over long distances. Without that outlet, they can become restless, destructive, or stressed – a poor match for most beginner owners who may not be able to provide the hours of activity these dogs crave.

3. Herding Breeds

Finally, he turns to herding breeds, which include collies, shepherds, and cattle dogs.

“Typically herding breeds are great family dogs. They’ve got a lovely personality, lovely characteristics, very loyal,” he acknowledges. “However… if you don’t exercise that dog enough…”

To illustrate his point, he shares a personal experience: “I just got a puncture on my leg from a herding breed today. Biting my f***ing leg ’cause he tried to get the ball.”

This behaviour isn’t aggression – it’s instinct. Herding dogs are “literally bred to herd things,” he explains, so it’s no surprise when they try to round up kids, nip at heels, or fixate on chasing balls.