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Originally Posted by chloevalentine  ... and then finally to the vet behaviorist who said she had anxiety and that is she felt threatened or anxious she would react. She said that there was nothing I could do training wise ... |
That's one of the most absurd things I've heard from a supposed "professional". Yes, your dog has anxiety and reacts inappropriately when she feels threatened or is anxious. But to say there is nothing that can be done through training is utterly ridiculous!
My first recommendation is to look for another behaviorist or trainer. Ask them if they have had experience with these issues (which are not uncommon, by the way) and if they've had success in treating them.
Here is a good article on guarding behaviors which is exactly what your dog is doing - she is guarding toys and she is "location guarding".
http://www.canineconcepts.co.uk/ccp5...guarding.shtml
Here is another good article on object guarding although it doesn't refer specifically to location guarding. The principals are the same, however. ClickerSolutions also offers a yahoo group that you can join. There are alot of well-respected dog trainers on that list who could give you some good ideas to try.
http://www.clickersolutions.com/arti...ctguarding.htm There is hope! The implication that there isn't is absolutely ridiculous.
Good luck!