Is your dog growling over food, toys, the couch, or even you? Resource guarding usually doesn’t start as a big, dramatic moment; it starts small, and most pet parents miss the early red flags until it escalates. Then the internet chimes in with advice that can make it worse fast.
In this episode, I’m joined by nationally recognized dog behavior and dog training expert Will Bangura, to break down what resource guarding really is, why it happens, and what to do next so you can handle it safely and stop it from growing into a bigger problem.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:
• The subtle signs of resource guarding most people miss
• Why some dogs develop guarding behaviors in the first place
• What to do, and what to avoid, when your dog guards food, toys, or people
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