Guarding Behavior
I don't know if you ever watched Victoria the trainer on TV, but we use the same method to stop guarding behavior. You should be the one to correct her. If you are sitting when she goes on guard, put her on the floor immediately with a firm word cue like 'NO', 'Enough', or 'Stop It.' Use the same word cue every time. If you are standing or walking, put your self between her and the person she is barking/ charging at and if possible make eye contact with her and give the word cue you have chosen firmly. It is ok to clap, stomp a foot, or point at her when you give the cue word if that feels natural to you. I am so glad you are taking charge and changing this behavior before it escalates into a real nipping / guarding problem. If you need more suggestions feel free to PM me. Hope this helps, T
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