"Resource guarding" has been used to describe dog behavior around something a dog may value. But, there are problems with this term. For example, the way it is tossed around does not identify the cause or tell us how to treat “it”. To be fair to a dog, an assessment must examine an entire interaction, not lump it into a large basket of different causes and effects, and give it all one name... (MORE)
Sam Basso, known as Sam The Dog Trainer, offers private in-home lessons, and is a professional dog trainer and behaviorist located in Gilbert, AZ, also serving Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, Glendale, Paradise Valley, and surrounding areas. Some posts use AI-assisted drafting for clarity. This blog participates in affiliate programs (including Amazon Associates). Purchases via links may earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Friday, October 30, 2026
Why I Hate The Term, "Resource Guarding" In Dogs
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