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No Bad Dogs Podcast

E249- The two ways to FIX resource guarding and STOP two dogs from fighting

Mar 27, 2024
Dog behavior expert Tom Davis discusses managing resource guarding and dog conflicts in a multi-dog household, emphasizing the importance of addressing dominance and value in dog behavior. The podcast covers strategies for preventing fights, managing mealtime, and choosing/training a puppy based on genetics and early training.
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Quick takeaways

  • Implement controlled feeding routines to manage resource guarding
  • Utilize obedience commands for establishing control and stability

Deep dives

Food Aggression and Resource Guarding

Addressing the issue of food aggression and resource guarding between a newly adopted foster dog and an existing pet dog. The foster dog, Auto, displays escalating aggression over food and other resources, leading to conflicts with the other dog, Boris. The podcast discusses strategies to manage and modify this behavior through controlled feeding routines and counter conditioning to change Auto's emotional response.

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