Questions tagged [resource-guarding]
How can I use playdates to help my dog learn to share?
Category: Playdates
Using playdates to help your dog learn to share is an excellent way to improve their social skills and reduce resource-guarding behaviors. Sharing is a complex behavior for dogs, as it often conflicts with their natural instincts to protect valuable resources like toys, food, or attention. However, ...
What are the best ways to build trust with a resource-guarding dog?
Category: Problem Solving
Building trust with a resource-guarding dog requires patience, consistency, and a deep understanding of canine behavior. Resource guarding is a common behavior in dogs where they protect valuable items such as food, toys, or even people from perceived threats. This behavior stems from instinctual su...
How do I handle a dog that is not used to being around other dogs’ treats?
Category: Dog Parks
Handling a dog that is not used to being around other dogs’ treats requires a combination of understanding canine behavior, proper training techniques, and careful management. Dogs can react unpredictably when they encounter treats in the presence of other dogs, especially if they have not been so...