Puppy Resource Guarding. Resource guarding (or often known as food aggression) is a type of dog behavior problem that can be described as a form of dog aggression and can be seriously dangerous for anyone close to the object, person, animal, or whatever represents a valuable resource from the dog’s perspective. Dogs are often nervous about losing what they value.
Preventing resource guarding in puppies is a fundamental process that is often overlooked. Socialize your puppy to people, situations, and other dogs. Here are some suggestions for preventing your dogs from resource guarding.
Since resource guarding is a problem that is often accidentally shaped over time, watch for any signs that your puppy is being over protective of her possessions.
If your dog exhibits any aggression or guarding that you’re uncomfortable with please seek the help of a professional.resource guarding won’t just go away, and it tends to gets worse if not managed properly. If you’re not comfortable trying to manage your dog don’t hesitate to seek professional help. If your puppy is not a resource guarder, i still recommend putting your fist in his bowl. Resource guarding is, in fact, a natural, normal canine behavior, and an important survival strategy.