Possessive aggression, or resource guarding, is what we call the problem when dogs protect items, food, space, and even people from others.

Working with dogs who are fearful, and who may be reactive, is an art and a science. You know these dogs when you see them because they are obviously upset. They may be lunging, barking, snarling or they may be cowering in a corner or frozen in place. It's not subtle. There is no absolute cure for this behavior but we can modify the dog's feelings and improve the behavior quite a bit, in many case. Let's take a look at how to do that. This information is intended as an overv

I get a lot of new clients because their dog has growled at someone, maybe even a family member, and they are worried that means the dog is aggressive. Dogs who growl are actually trying to avoid using their teeth - the growl is a last ditch effort to get the human, or the other dog, or whatever, to stop doing whatever they are doing and move away. Here is some background info about why a dog might be fearful- it doesn't have to be a history of abuse. If your dog is growling