“Do you think you need that in your home, with your small children?”
A professional dog trainer has revealed in a brief YouTube video the three breeds he would not recommend owning.
The advice comes from Garret Wing, who boasts more than 20 years of experience training police dogs for both street work and competition. Wing is the founder of American Standard Dog Training, a well-respected, high-end dog training company,
He says certain breeds are simply unsuitable for families or prove too challenging to handle.
Garret, whose YouTube channel has amassed more than 2,800 subscribers, revealed there is even one breed capable of “killing an entire pack of wolves”.
In the 2023 video, Garret highlighted three XL dog breeds that prospective owners might think twice about.
Tibetan Mastiff
The first breed they’d “never recommend as professional dog trainers,” is the Tibetan Mastiff, reports the Express.
He said: “Starting with number three, the Tibetan Mastiff. A monster of a dog that is capable of killing an entire pack of wolves.
“So, do you think you need that in your home, with your small children? Not necessarily.
“They’re also known for being very stubborn and difficult to train. Beautiful animals, probably not for you.”,
Great Dane
Next on the list was the Great Dane. While these are “sweet dogs” that can make wonderful pets, Garret warned they will completely transform your lifestyle.
Owners of this particular breed may find themselves rearranging their entire home, purchasing an extra-large crate, and carefully considering furniture placement and suitable outdoor spaces. He continued: “We’re talking about a dog that is just too big for most homes.”
Cane Corso
Topping the list of breeds he would not recommend is the Cane Corso.
The Italian mastiff breed is renowned for guarding livestock and was historically used for herding cattle and hunting large game.
Garret described the breed as unsuitable for families, saying: “And then last but not least, we’re talking about the number one dog breed we do not recommend for families, the Cane Corso.
“That is too much dog for about 99.9% of folks, and that is coming from us, not only as professional dog trainers but owners of the Cane Corso. They are absolute battle tanks, and you don’t need that in your suburban neighbourhood.”
