Possession and How it Fits in Modern Dogdom

The McCann Dogs Podcast

Is your pup SWEET as pie when they have a special, valued item? GOOD! Keep reading....

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It truly seems like things come in themes in dogdom. I think this is a combination of the ever-evolving role of dogs in our lives and the awareness that society dedicates to a specific theme or problem.

One theme that seems to be common at the moment is dogs showing specifically targeted possession or 'resource guarding' of valuable items. Things like real bones, bully sticks, rawhides (please note that we don't recommend rawhide due to the inherent dangers associated with it) are very valuable items to most dogs. When introduced properly, they can be a wonderful treat for your dog without being dangerous.

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Happy Training! ~Ken

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