Most of us like the idea of our dog guarding us. Less desirable, though, is when our dogs start guarding against us. When dogs start directing their protective instincts toward the wrong thing, the results can be disastrous. Fortunately, this behavior- known as resource guarding- can be effectively managed, and can even lead to greater trust between you and your dog. Tune in to this week's episode to learn more about resource guarding, what it is, and what to do about it.

“It's no wonder they call you man's best friend. Faithful and loyal and true, you share in our sorrows and rejoice with us in our triumphs, the truest friend we ever have known, a better friend than we deserve. You have thrown in your lot with us, through thick and thin, on battlefield and hearthrug, refusing to leave your master even when death and destruction lie all around. Ah, noble dog, you are the furry mirror in which we see our better selves reflected, man as he could be, unstained by war or ambition...” - Connie Willis

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Have more questions about resource guarding? Check out the episode below for more information on resource guarding, phobias, and other common issue!

Like so much of training, part of managing resourcing guarding comes back to learning to effectively communicate with your dog. Check out the blog entries below for more advice on opening up those human-canine channels of communication:

Can You Hear Me Now? Or Learning to Effectively Communicate With Fido

A Dog's Changing Behavior

Growling is a Good Thing! Really!

Resource guarding can often be an issue between kids and dogs- or rather, one of many issues between kids and dogs. This simple guide can help you navigate those issues and keep all the kids- both two and four-legged- happy and healthy.

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