Resource Guarding

When "mine" turns into a growl

Your dog freezes, stiffens or growls when you go near their bowl, toy, a bone or the sofa. You've started tiptoeing around them, worrying about visitors or children, and if it will get worse.

Sounds familiar?

Guarding comes from insecurity, not dominance. Telling a dog off or taking things away teaches them to guard them even harder, and sometimes it teaches them to skip the warning itself. 

How we'll fix resource guarding

• Assessment: I identify what your dog guards, from whom and how intensely, so the plan matches the real risk.
• Safety first: Clear management steps so everyone in your home is protected while training happens.
• A step-by-step plan: Your dog learns that people near their things means good things, at a pace they can cope with.
• Coaching for you: You learn to spot early signals and respond calmly, before things escalate.

What makes this program truly different?

I only take on a handful of new clients every month. This way, I can ensure dog and their owner receive the highest level of support and follow-through. Each program includes:

• Ongoing support: Mon-Sun via WhatsApp, you never have to second-guess your next step
• Regular check-ins and clear action plans: you'll always know exactly what to focus on and how to do it
• Video support: share videos as you practise, and I'll offer feedback to keep every step aligned with your dog's learning goals.
• Tailored coaching: every programme is built from the ground up for your dog and you: no templates, no generic protocols, no assumptions

Ready for a calmer, safer home?

Book a FREE consultation using the calendar below and we'll put a plan together for your dog: