Tips for resource and food guarding by Kate Mallatratt A Dip CBM, ICB, PPG, Canine Behaviourist The small dog’s body tensed. The halfmoon whites of his eyes were clearly visible and his top lip curled back displaying glistening white teeth. The fine feathering on his tail swayed gently like a flag as he wagged it from side to side and, crinkling his shiny black nose, he let out a deep throaty rumble. His long fluffy ears were pulled slightly back and his piercing stare made it abundantly clear that the bone was his. This 12-week-old spaniel puppy was guarding. The...
