Resource guarding occurs in dogs when they exhibit behaviors such as biting, lunging, and growling over toys and foods. This behavior is also called possessive aggression. All breeds of dogs are ...

Resource guarding behaviour in pet dogs, marked by possessiveness and aggression over valued possessions, can be challenging for owners. Understanding its root causes, such as survival instincts and ...

Have you ever tried to sit next to your dog and noticed their body stiffen as you approach? Maybe they stare you down or even snarl if you dare sit by them. Chances are, they're resource guarding the ...

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Resource guarding can be a complicated behaviour that can be very difficult to live with. Here are tips to prevent it in new dogs or puppies. Has your dog developed an unhealthy attachment for a thing ...

Dogs will growl, bark, or even attack a human or another dog if they feel a precious resource is being threatened.(Guillame de Germain/Unsplash) What is resource guarding? Humans do it all the time.