{"id":408,"date":"2022-05-28T01:00:47","date_gmt":"2022-05-28T01:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/127.0.0.1\/wordpress\/?p=408"},"modified":"2022-05-28T01:00:47","modified_gmt":"2022-05-28T01:00:47","slug":"reasons-for-possessive-aggression-in-dogs-and-how-to-stop-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/127.0.0.1\/wordpress\/2022\/05\/28\/reasons-for-possessive-aggression-in-dogs-and-how-to-stop-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Reasons for Possessive Aggression in Dogs and How to Stop It"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Possessive aggression in dogs<\/a> is a serious problem for dog owners and a common reason that dogs are referred to as companion animal behavioral specialists. When a dog behaves aggressively toward people or other animals that approach valued objects such as a toy, treat, or food, the behavior is described as possession aggression. If you determine that this is the cause of your dog’s aggression<\/a>, you may be able to stop it with some training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Your Dog Suddenly Acting Aggressive? It Could Be a Health Problem<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Possession Aggression in Dogs?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Canine possession aggression is also sometimes referred to as “food aggression” or “resource guarding.” If your dog has this problem, it may growl, snap, or bite to protect a resource, such as food, toys, beds, or other objects, from being taken away by another dog or person. This is the dog’s way of saying, “Back off! This is mine!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note that what your dog considers an object worthy of possessing may not be something you think has any value. For instance, some dogs are just as likely to snarl and snap over a tissue fished out of the trash can as over a favorite toy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To determine whether your dog is displaying possession aggression, watch it closely for signs of aggressive behavior in certain situations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n