Resource Protective Dogs

*Used with permission from Mr. Ralph Wagner, Hounds with Hearts Greyhound Advancement Center (GAC) Behavioral Specialist

When your dog is resource protective there are a number of things to be done

A: Toys

As soon as he/she shows the slightest sign, remove the toy/item after a few minutes go through the process again. Trick is to be consistent and stay with it for a while. Don’t do it only when it happens, make it happen.

B: Food

Sit as close as possible to the your dog, place a small amount of food in his bowl. If he reacts negatively, remove the food. Continue until the dog stops reacting negatively.

C: Bark at people

Separate dog via baby gate fence etc when someone enters the house. Have them drop a high value treat into the dog’s area without saying anything or looking at the dog.