A general image of Husky dogs. A canine behaviourist has revealed what he believes to be the toughest dog breed to train (Image: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Dog expert reveals what 'hardest' dog breed is to train and experts avoid

Dog expert Will Atherton has revealed the breed he believes is the hardest to train - and it's not a breed that many would necessarily associate with being difficult

by · Birmingham Live

A canine behaviourist has revealed what he believes to be the toughest dog breed to train. Dog training guru Will Atherton, who boasts over 900,000 followers on TikTok, is a go-to source for advice on choosing the right dog breed, training tips, and understanding canine behaviours.

In a recent TikTok video, Will tackled the question: "What is the hardest dog breed I've ever had to train? " With his extensive experience working with thousands of dogs across hundreds of breeds, Will is well-equipped to weigh in on the matter.

He points out that the most challenging dogs to train are usually those "bred to work very independently". He elaborated: "You combine that with violent or guarding tendencies, and it often means - not necessarily that they're harder to train - but the potential for things going wrong goes through the roof."

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According to Will, livestock guardian breeds like the Caucasian Shepherd or the Turkish Kangal exemplify this "perfectly". Yet, he also singles out a more commonly known breed as consistently "challenging" to train - the Siberian Husky, reports the Mirror.

He explained: "It's why you will rarely, if ever, see practising dog trainers or canine professionals actually owning them. And my opinion is that they are more cat than they are dog."

Folks have been sharing their experiences with huskies, and many align with Will's thoughts. One user stated: "As a third time Husky owner I partially agree with that statement. They sure are stubborn and independent, though very smart, they just get bored, really."

Another added: "Yep! My Husky has been through three trainers. He listens most of the time.."