E249- The two ways to FIX resource guarding and STOP two dogs from fighting
Mar 27, 2024
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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.
Implement controlled feeding routines to manage resource guarding
Utilize obedience commands for establishing control and stability
Apply counter conditioning and recall training to modify behavior effectively
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.
Managing Behavior through Obedience
Exploring the importance of implementing obedience training to address the aggressive behavior between the two dogs. Emphasizing the use of obedience commands to establish control and create a stable environment. The podcast suggests using obedience cues to manage feeding times, teach impulse control, and redirect attention, aiming to foster a harmonious relationship between the dogs.
Counter Conditioning and Recall Training
Introducing the concept of counter conditioning and recall training to alter Auto's response to food-related triggers. By rewarding Auto for attention and redirecting his focus away from resource guarding behaviors, the podcast recommends shaping positive responses. Additionally, emphasizing the significance of recall training to ensure reliable obedience and prevent conflicts in varying situations.
Developing Obedience with Distraction, Duration, and Distance
Consistently working on training with the three Ds - distance, distraction, and duration - is crucial for enhancing a dog's obedience skills. By progressively improving commands like sit, down, stay, and place in varying environments and situations, such as increasing distance and introducing distractions, one can ensure a dog's obedience continues to advance effectively.
Dealing with Jealousy and Advocacy in Dogs' Social Interactions
Addressing jealousy in dogs that react negatively when others show affection involves advocating for reasonable behavior. For instance, if a dog becomes overbearing while playing with other dogs, recalling the dog to assess its conduct and potentially reintroducing it with boundaries can help in shaping appropriate social interactions. Incorporating positive reinforcement in social settings alongside consistent training can aid in managing dogs' responses effectively.
Tom Davis speaks with dog owners who are fostering a dog they might keep, BUT the new foster is starting to show resource-guarding behaviors and bullying their other dog.
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