Food and toy possessive I am going to be pet sitting for a friend's Yorkie that has toy and food possession issues. This little thing has had 3 owners in her short 3 years of life. I know I can't fix her issues in the week I have her but I would like to get through the week and still have all of my fingers. Any words of wisdom on how she and I can get through the week together and how to handle her issues? |
Yes, leave her toys and food alone. lol ......If you want to attempt to fix the issue and you're a bit daring.. put the food down.. don't let her get to it.. if she does.. just stand and use your legs to push her gently away.. then stand over the food... if she's still barking move closer to her so she backs away and surrender the food. Once she calms down you can walk away and let her eat. However, if it's not my dog and I'm just babysitting, I'll just let her be. :D |
Luckily my two girls get along with her and they all play but she has never stayed more than an hour or two at a time so this will be an adjustment for everyone. I have never been around a dog that is quick to bite and snarl if you come near her food or her toys. |
I wouldn't try to fix the issue, just minimize the risk of you or your pups getting bit. I think the situation is too stressful to try to work on her issues. I'd feed her by herself, in a crate or behind a gate if possible, and pick up all the toys except during playtime if she does ok with that. I also wouldn't leave her alone with my pups, I'd be afraid of a dog fight. Good luck! |
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Here is Victoria Stilwell on resource guarding: https://positively.com/dog-behavior/...urce-guarding/ |
Thanks for the Victoria Stillwell post...great article on resource guarding. |
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