SESSION 31: Preventing resource guarding in puppy raising and what to do about a dog’s mid-life crisis?
In episode 31, I answer a question from a listener about how to prevent your puppy from guarding their resources inappropriately. And, I answer a question about a middle aged dog forgetting their training.
Details In this Session
Sheryl’s middle aged dog question:
- Visit the Vet: ask about a basic health checkup and diet for your dog
- Upgrade the exercise
- Rekindle a training plan over the next one to three weeks
- Add some mental stimulation like nose games or food dispensing toys:
Here are some articles about those:
Nose work: https://www.thedogsway.com/workout-your-dogs-nose-your-dog-will-be-happier-and-so-will-you
Food Dispensing Toys: https://www.thedogsway.com/want-a-happier-dog-make-them-work-for-their-supper
Tom’s Puppy plan to prevent resource guarding:
- Plan to interrupt your puppy’s meals by giving them a high value treat
- Interrupt chew toy sessions with high value treats
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All the Best,
About the Author: Sean
I’ve been training people and dogs in Seattle for the last decade and a half. My main focus when working with clients every week in one-on-one, private lessons is to help people learn to get their dogs to a functional level so that they can actually enjoy spending time every day with their dog instead of stressing about their dog’s behavior issues.
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About Sean
I’ve been training people and dogs in Seattle for the last decade and a half. My main focus when working with clients every week in one-on-one, private lessons is to help people learn to get their dogs to a functional level so that they can actually enjoy spending time every day with their dog instead of stressing about their dog’s behavior issues.
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