Welcome back to My Dog Dilemma: Country Living's weekly dog column in collaboration with the PDSA. Each week, a vet will answer your dog dilemmas, sharing tips, tricks, and advice to help you and ...
Resource guarding in dogs looks like either running away with something perceived to be valuable or displaying overtly aggressive behaviors like growling, barking, lunging or biting to protect a ...
It's human nature for us to protect those dearest to us and those items we cherish in our lives the most. It only makes sense that our pets will sometimes react the same way about people or items they ...
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- In this week's pet project, animal advocate Carol Erickson, talked about resource guarding in dogs. She says this happens since some dogs are adamant about loving their stuff to ...
Does your happy-go-lucky dog turn into Cujo when you attempt to take away his bone, toy or remove him from his favorite resting spot? In the training world we refer to these dogs as "resource guarders ...
So many things to guard, so little time. Actually, most of our dogs and cats have plenty of time to plan and they’re observant by nature. My work-at-home desk is conveniently located by the pet door ...
Resource guarding behaviour in pet dogs, marked by possessiveness and aggression over valued possessions, can be challenging for owners. Understanding its root causes, such as survival instincts and ...
If you've ever observed your dog standing in a rigid position over their food bowl or a favorite toy, staring down anyone who tries to come close, then it's likely you're familiar with resource ...
Resource guarding can be a complicated behaviour that can be very difficult to live with. Here are tips to prevent it in new dogs or puppies. Has your dog developed an unhealthy attachment for a thing ...