Dog trainer warns of two 'problematic' breeds which are very popular right now

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A dog behaviourist has delivered a worrying alert about two favoured dog breeds, pointing out the "problem behaviours" he often deals with.Dog trainer Will Atherton, with a following of more than 900,000 on TikTok, offers handy tips for dog training and guidance on picking the breed that's right for potential owners.In his most recent clip, Will opened up about "three breeds that right now I'm seeing the most problem behaviours with" - amending his statement to "two" in his post's caption, Surrey Live reports.He revealed he is bombarded by daily questions from followers regarding their pets' issues and opted to cast the spotlight on those breeds currently giving owners the most trouble.The Dachshund, fondly known as the Sausage Dog, topped his list.

Will commented: "The question is, is this just because they are booming in popularity right now and they're not prone to additional behaviour?

Or is it that they are prone to additional behaviour? My personal belief is that it's a combination of both situations." Join the Daily Record's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages Will shared that Cocker Spaniels brought to him frequently exhibit "extreme barking, extreme reactivity and extreme pulling", alongside "extreme fear and anxiety-based behaviours".

He furthered: "And I believe this is because people are getting working line Cocker Spaniels, and they are not even coming close to being able to provide them with the output that they need."Will delved deeper into his opinions in the comments section, engaging with his followers about the recurring question of why certain dog breeds are commonly dealt with by top trainers.