Resource Guarding between dogs is a big topic. It’s also one of the most requested for me to cover on my podcast. Over the past week, my six month old puppy has started attacking some of the other dogs in my household over resources. It’s a good time for me to share what I am doing to help This! overcome possession aggression around resources, particularly food. Yes, even professional dog trainers experience challenges to work through.

Timestamps:
00:00 Dogs Who Guard Resources Aggressively
00:58 2 Types of Resource Guarding
01:26 My Puppy This! Resource Guards
01:33 Subtle Signs of Possession Aggression
03:25 Personal Experience with Resource Guarding
04:41 How 1 Common Approach Can Result in an Aggressive Dog
05:27 Does Disciplining Resource Guarding Work?
06:18 Know Your Puppy’s Fear Period (Remain Calm)
08:06 When to Consult a Veterinary Behaviorist
09:55 Help Create Confidence in Your Dog
10:23 Book Recommendation for Dog Resource Guarding
10:38 Steps I Take for My Puppy’s Resource Guarding
14:49 Identify and Remove Resource Guarding Triggers
16:27 Try These Games to Disrupt Dog Resource Guarding

In the episode you'll hear:
• About the two forms of resource guarding, against humans and against dogs.
• Why dogs resource guard.
• What I’ve seen with my puppy This! guarding resources against other dogs.
• The signs to look for that show a dog could be resource guarding.
• My previous experiences with my dogs and resource guarding.
• The two approaches to take and why one can result in an allout aggressive dog.
• What NOT to do about resource guarding.
• The reason discipline and corrections are like putting gasoline on a fire.
• About fear periods in puppies and why to stay grounded and calm.
• The reason to get appropriate help from a qualified Veterinary Behaviorist.
• What I am doing about resource guarding to help my puppy.
• How I am journaling what happens every day, the good and not so good.
• About identifying and removing triggers and creating a safe environment.
• Why to keep your dog under threshold.
• All the elements to help your dog and why to email us about joining Recallers.

Resources:
Podcast Episode 45: My Dog Just Got Jumped, Now What?
   • My Dog Just Got Jumped, Now What? #45  

*Book: Mine! A Practical Guide to Resource Guarding in Dogs by Jean Donaldson
https://geni.us/minejeandonaldson

Podcast Episode 59: Why Your Treats Aren’t Working for Your Dog
   • Why Your Treats Aren’t Working for Yo...  

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Susan Garrett’s interest in animal behaviour started at the University of Guelph where she earned a Bachelor of Science majoring in Animal Science. Since then she has developed into a preeminent dog trainer and canine sports instructor and competitor. Susan is one of the most successful agility competitors of the last three decades. She has won multiple Gold Medals at National or World Championship events with every dog she has ever owned over the past 30 years.

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