Resource Guarding in dogs is a huge topic. What is Resource Guarding? ( I will abbreviate to RG) RG is a behavior that discourages another to take, or get too close to an object or valued area in a dog's possession. It most often refers to food, toys or sleeping area but some dogs will guard their owners. RG can vary from something minor like a head turn to something major like a growl or bite. RG can occur "dog to people" or "dog to dog". Either way it can be unpleasant, scary and perhaps dangerous.
Since RG is such a huge topic and we don't want it to happen anyways, today I want to address Prevention.
If you can teach your puppy or dog they have nothing to fear when you approach them then they will be less likely to protect their prized possession. But sometimes Life gets busy and you can't cover all the instances that could make RG happen. So what we really need to do is teach our dogs Self Control. This means to be Tolerant, Patient or Wait your Turn.
Using the Leave It Command is a great way to have your dog learn self control. I am sure you have figured out what the Leave It Command means but here is an extra definition: To ignore or disregard an item, smell, animal, person or area; be it on the ground; near by; in a hand; on a table top, counter or trash bin. Leave It covers Anything that is going to get your dog into Trouble!!
Here is a video clip demonstration.
Check out Leave It for a Good Reason!
Teaching a Leave It command is very useful and provides Huge benefits in regards to safety, the well being of your dog and knowing your dog will decide for herself that "Somethings are just None of her business"!
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