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Resource Guarding
Course Summary
Resource guarding is a natural canine behaviour where a dog protects things they find valuable, such as food, toys, space, or even people. While it’s rooted in self-preservation, it can become problematic if the dog feels unsafe or misunderstood. In this course, we’ll look at why resource guarding happens, how to recognise the early signs, and how to safely build trust and confidence so your dog no longer feels the need to guard.
Resource guarding is a natural canine behaviour where a dog protects things they find valuable, such as food, toys, space, or even people. While it’s rooted in self-preservation, it can become problematic if the dog feels unsafe or misunderstood. In this course, we’ll look at why resource guarding happens, how to recognise the early signs, and how to safely build trust and confidence so your dog no longer feels the need to guard.
Course Lessons
Patrick Jones - Course author
Meet the instructor
Steve Griffiths
Our head behaviourist and Co founder Cainark Dog Training.
Steve specialises in extreme reactivity and dog behavioural issues. As well as hosting a wide range of group training classes, workshops and seminars. Steve has trained with The National Dog Training Academy, IMDT and The Dog Training College.
Steve specialises in extreme reactivity and dog behavioural issues. As well as hosting a wide range of group training classes, workshops and seminars. Steve has trained with The National Dog Training Academy, IMDT and The Dog Training College.
Romsey, Hampshire SO51 6AA
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