Your dog freezes over their food bowl when you walk by. They growl when your hand reaches for their favorite toy. If this sounds familiar, you're dealing with resource guarding. Resource guarding is one of the most misunderstood dog behaviors. It's scary for owners, but understanding your dog's perspective is the first step toward addressing it safely. What Resource Guarding Is (and Isn't) Resource guarding is when a dog protects something they consider valuable because they'

It's your front doorbell, and your dog has already run out to meet them. Tail wagging and paws on chest - pure excitement. And for many of us, this is exactly what we didn't want to happen. Jumping on visitors is perhaps one of the most commonly complained about behaviors by dog owners. So, the good news is that it is fixable; the bad news is that almost everything that you've tried so far hasn't worked, as you're likely inadvertently making things worse. Why Do Dogs Jump On

Many dog owners know if there is an issue that is not working. Perhaps your walks have turned into a wrestling match. Perhaps you cannot take your dog anywhere without being embarrassed. Perhaps you simply are exhausted. Below are the five ways you know that your dog requires professional training and what you can do about it. 1) Lead Work Has Become an Issue If your dog is dragging you down the street, lunging at every person that passes, or has made your walks into a workou

Walking is a challenge when the road becomes a winter wonderland. Because of the snow-covered sidewalks, the ice patches, the early dark, and the unpredictable weather, your dog will encounter new challenges during the winter that it does not encounter during the spring and summer. In addition to encountering snowplows and salt trucks rumbling down the sidewalk, your dog will also have to adapt to the changing layout of the street due to snow removal and decreased visibility.

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