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If you've ever observed your dog standing in a rigid position over their food bowl or a favorite toy, staring down anyone who tries to come close, then it's likely you're familiar with resource ...

A K-9 behavioral training expert is educating parents to spot the signs of "resource guarding" in their dogs—a behavior that could be putting a baby's life in danger. Resource guarding is when a dog ...

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 ...

Resource guarding in dogs looks like either running away with something perceived to be valuable or displaying overtly aggressive behaviors like growling, barking, lunging or biting to protect a ...

It's human nature for us to protect those dearest to us and those items we cherish in our lives the most. It only makes sense that our pets will sometimes react the same way about people or items they ...

Dog Gone Problems is a weekly advice column by David Codr, a dog behaviorist in Omaha. David answers dog behavior questions sent in by our readers. You can reach him at [email protected].

Does your happy-go-lucky dog turn into Cujo when you attempt to take away his bone, toy or remove him from his favorite resting spot? In the training world we refer to these dogs as "resource guarders ...

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