About this episode
Visit us at shapedbydog.com 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. 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 all-out 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?- https://dogsthat.com/podcast/45/ • *Book: Mine! A Practical Guide to Resource Guarding in Dogs by Jean Donaldson- https://geni.us/mine-jean-donaldson • Podcast Episode 59: Why Your Treats Aren't Working for Your Dog- https://dogsthat.com/podcast/59/ • Game: Learn How to Play ItsYerChoice (IYC)- https://recallers.com/iycsummit-join/ • Susan's Team: wag@dogsthat.com *Amazon Links Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Susan only recommends products she uses herself, and all opinions expressed here are her own. The link above is an affiliate link that, at no additional cost to you, we may earn a small commission if you decide to buy from it. Thank you!