"I know horses and cows. You give me anything taller than a child, I could probably handle it." This is something he's not accustomed to. It's a puppy, it's so tiny, and it needs to learn so many skills in order for it to be useful. Otherwise, what's the point of having it, as far as he's concerned?

Staring at it, he twists up his lips and gives it a long stare. "If you really want to help out with this one, come to the north village and help train. I won't say no to any help," he insists.