Jack Russell Terrier resource guarding their bone and dog bowl
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Understanding Resource Guarding in Dogs

By DogTime

Resource guarding is when a dog aggressively protects something precious to them, most commonly food, toys, or a favorite spot in the house (such as their bed). It’s triggered when a person or animal gets so close that the dog feels they’re in danger of losing this valuable resource. Think of the Cocker Spaniel who growls as…

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