Not exact matches
Your dog may start looking extremely attentive and
protective over an object — this could be
food,
toys or its bed.
Threatening behavior — some examples: • Bending over a dog,
or rousing him from his sleep • Reaching to touch a dog's head (when he doesn't want to be touched) • Staring into a dog's eyes (worse, at eye level, like toddlers do) • Trying to touch
or remove a bone, a
toy, a bowl of
food or anything the dog wants • Screaming near the dog's face
or producing other startling noises in his proximity • Running toward, past,
or away from a dog • Walking too close to a dog on leash • Entering a
protective dog's territory • Being afraid in the presence of a dog • Sticking a hand
or finger (especially children) inside a dog's enclosure • Making threatening gestures, like raising a fist
or wielding a stick • Causing pain, injury,
or subjugation to a dog • Overexcitement during play can cause a friendly dog to nip
or bite as he would a playmate.
Most screening processes involve interviews with the client to find out if the dog is
food or toy aggressive,
protective of territory,
or fearful of humans, followed by evaluation of the dog in various circumstances.
Labs are not guard dogs, should not act «
protective», should not guard their
food bowls
or toys, should not guard their bed
or your bed and should not charge other pets
or people.
While in territorial aggression the dog protects mostly what he perceives as his property, in possessive aggression the dog is
protective of
food,
toys or a special person.
COMPLIMENTARY TEMPERAMENT TEST REQUIRED FOR GROUP PLAY ** (In addition to passing the temperament test, your pet must be in good health; free of any communicable conditions; must be spayed
or neutered; must be at least 4 months
or older; have proof of current Rabies, Distemper / Parvo, and Bordetella vaccinations; free of fleas and on a current flea preventative; must not be People Aggressive
or Dog Aggressive; and not be
protective of
food or toys.)
There have been a few spats and growly moments between the two and Freckles seems to become
protective over his
toys or food when Zoey is near.
They might be ill, have been mistreated, feel threatened,
or be overly
protective of their
toys,
food,
or space.
Protective or territorial aggression: With this type of aggression, dogs protect their «territory» — their
food,
toys, owners,
or home - and can growl, snarl, and snap at those who they perceive as threats.