I’m a dog expert – the four easiest breeds in the world to own… they’re perfect if you want a stress-free pet
A DOG trainer has spoken out on the top four breeds he recommends for people who want to own a stress-free pet.
Will Atherton is an experienced trainer who claims to have built the world’s largest online dog training platform called Fenrir Canine Leader.
Having helped thousands of people with their pups, he knows a thing or two about which breeds are the easiest to train and live with.
And in one video, he decided to share his insider knowledge on the matter.
Dressed in a black and blue checked shirt, he shared: “What is the easiest dog breed to own?
“Well as a canine behaviourist, I work with dogs when they’re displaying problem behaviours for their owners.
“So usually, the more I see a breed, the more it means they might be prone to negative behaviour and therefore the flip can be said.
“If I don’t see a breed very much, it’s usually a pretty good sign that they were fairly easy to train and fit into many lifestyles.”
He went on to explain that he’s aware size can be a big contributing factor that could influence the type of dog you might want.
In a bid to give a variety of examples, he said: “On the bigger side, I very rarely get the opportunity to work with [the] Saint Bernard.
“So that would be a good indication that they might be a good choice to look at.”
When it comes to medium-sized dogs, he said the fan-favourite breeds of Labradors and Golden Retrievers are good options.
“Although I jump at any opportunity to work with them, it’s because they’re so easy to work with and I enjoy it so much,” he said.
“But it also means I don’t get too many opportunities to do so.”
His recommendation when it comes to smaller dogs is the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed, which is a docile and calm dog to own.
TikTok user @iamwillatherton added: “So choose one of those three or four options and you can thank me later.”
People were quick to comment on the post as one person wrote: “I’ve worked in vet med for 10 years and totally agree, however Newfies [Newfoundland Dog] would be my top big dog pick.”
One person replied: “Yay!! I own a Newfie and we totally agree, although we’re biased ! Lol”.
Another shared: “our cav has been the easiest, most chilled out dog we’ve ever had. an absolute dream”.
“Labrador! I’ve had many,” a third person added.