In this episode, I talk with Eileen Koval about different resource guarding scenarios in family dogs and what to do about them. We discuss what resource guarding is, some of the underlying causes, and training and management strategies to deal with it.
In this episode…
- Resource guarding scenarios that are common in families with kids
- Description of resource guarding
- Addressing resource guarding and the underlying anxiety that the dog is feeling
- Management strategies to prevent accidents
- Training strategies to address resource guarding
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About Eileen
Eileen Koval is a fully certified dog behavior consultant through both the IAABC and CCPDT (CDBC, CBCC-KA) and a certified professional dog trainer through the CCPDT (CPDT-KA). She enjoys helping people and dogs understand needs and communicate more effectively, as these are the foundations of any good relationship. Eileen believes that the foundation of a good cross-species relationship is understanding the needs and normal behavior patterns of each dog as an individual, as he/she was bred to be.
Through her business, Confident Canines, Eileen offers private consulting for serious dog behavior issues, obedience/manners, and agility training. Eileen developed a unique online course to help pet parents and trainers develop reliable rattlesnake avoidance behavior off-leash through groundbreaking techniques using positive reinforcement. She lives on a small ranch in Las Vegas, Nevada with her husband and three Nederlandse Kooikerhondjes.
Where to find Eileen
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