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Originally Posted by twinklesmom I have collected the information on object guarding and can see where it makes sense. I feel confident that over time we will condition her to other responses or expressions. Tough love applies to all of our kids...Twinkle proves there is no exception. |
Good for you!!!
I'm glad you looked into it.
I feel confident that you can help her through it, too. The only aspect that I have to comment on is that I don't really think tough love is the best way to retrain an object-guarder. What you really want to teach her is that GOOD things happen when other people approach.
Here is a link to an
excellent article on object guarding:
http://www.clickersolutions.com/arti...ctguarding.htm
Granted, your situation is different because instead of guarding bones or food, she's guarding her position/territory. However, I would still treat it the same way. I'd have your husband approach while she's happy in your lap, drop a small treat, and walk away. He can very gradually work up to walking up, petting her and giving her a treat. When she's completely comfortable with that, he can even go so far as to pick her up, give her a treat, and return her to your lap. You can do the same when she is in your hubbie's lap.
Let us know how it goes!