Ep 28: Prevent Resource Guarding & How to Handle Growling with Karishma Warr (Part 1)

🐾 Does your dog growl over food, toys, or when being touched? Here’s what to do (and what NOT to do). It’s human instinct to scold or punish a dog for growling—but that approach can backfire. In this insightful yet lighthearted conversation, multi-certified trainer Karishma Warr, founder of Transform Behavior , joins us from London to share a more effective, science-based approach to handling growling and resource guarding. ✨ This Episode Answers: ✔️ Why is my dog growling at me all of a sudden? ✔️ What does it mean when a dog growls? ✔️ Why would a dog growl at someone? ✔️ How do I stop my dog from growling? ✔️ What is resource guarding & how do I prevent it? 🐾 Common Scenarios We Discuss: A dog growls when petted A dog growls when picked up A dog growls over food, a bone, or a toy A dog is growling and showing teeth — what now? A dog growls and then licks — what does that mean? 🎧 Hit play now and start building a safer, more trusting relationship with your dog. Searching for the perfect gift for yourself or a Doodle lover? 🎁🐾 The Relaxation Protocol for Distractable Doodles™ brings peace to pet parents and their energetic pups! This audio course adapts Dr. Karen Overall’s proven protocol just for Doodles, helping them settle and thrive. Treat yourself or surprise a Doodle parent with the gift of calm and a happier pup. Transform chaos into calm today!