Category Archives: resource guarding

 How to Prevent and Manage Resource Guarding.

How to prevent and manage resource guarding

How to Prevent and Manage Resource Guarding by Will Bangura, M.S., CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, (Dog Behaviorist) Certified Behavior Consultant. Resource guarding is a common behavior in dogs that can be observed in various forms. It occurs when a dog perceives a particular item, area, or individual as valuable and feels threatened by the prospect of losing […]

How to teach a dog to drop it

How to teach a dog drop it

How to teach a dog to drop it By Will Bangura, M.S., CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, (Dog Behaviorist), Certified Dog Behavior Consultant. There are several different ways to teach a dog to “drop it,” including positive reinforcement, negative punishment, and counterconditioning. Resource guarding in dogs refers to the behavior of protecting a valued resource, such as food, […]