A DOG trainer has revealed the breeds most casual pet owners aren’t equipped to care for. They said it “breaks my heart” to see how many of these dogs are in circumstances where they aren’t physically or mentally stimulated. The canine expert took to Reddit’s Reactive Dogs forum warning that working breeds aren’t suitable for causal owners.
Posting under the handle LB-the3rd , they reflected on their 20 years of experience with rescues, shelters, and everyday pet owners. “I preface my experience to say, if you get a Border collie, Aussie, ACD, Shepherd, Malinois, etc. working dog, nine times out of ten it is reactive BECAUSE the ‘normal’ dog owner is not equipped to handle the genetic impulses of these dogs,” they said.
“It doesn't make the owner a bad owner! “It doesn't make their dog a ‘bad’ dog. Just a bad match for the circumstances. “I'm seeing a massive uptick in reactive dogs, and it breaks my heart.
“These are good, good dogs, just trying to understand the world around them that doesn't line up with what their body instincts are telling them!” The Redditor said herding breeds can be “super dangerous” and nip if not trained properly. They recommended finding an agility, herding class, or sessions that involve obedience training with a whistle in a field. They said guarding breeds also require “guidance and a firm (not cruel) hand” to avoid becoming dangerous.
“Take them to obedience classes (advanced obedience when they learn.
