An expert dog trainer, embraced by an army of almost a million followers on TikTok, has advised against choosing Spaniels for busy family homes due to their boundless energy.

Will Atherton, a highly regarded canine behaviourist with a substantial social media following, regularly imparts his knowledge about matching dog breeds to different lifestyles.

The trainer found himself defending his stance after facing a viewer’s critique asking: “Why do you hate Spaniels so much?”

In his response on…