The following information can help you determine if you're dealing with
possession aggression in your dog.
Possession aggression in dogs is also sometimes referred to as food aggression or resource guarding.
Not exact matches
This may be sibling
aggression (
in which the
dog is constantly at odds with another
dog in the household), fear
aggression (loud noises, strangers, sudden movements, etc.), resource guarding (
in which
dogs become overprotective of food, toys, and other
possessions), leash reactivity (
in which the
dog reacts aggressively to other
dogs or stimulants while on the leash), or the simple will to dominate (
in which a
dog wishes to prove he / she is the alpha
dog).
For instance, a single
dog in a household may never show signs of
possession aggression, but if you add another
dog, there may be squabbles over toys or food bowls.
Lack of boundaries, socialization is not breed specific.Not understanding
dog body language is critical
in knowing when and how to «distract» the focus the
dog is showing toward many possible behaviors!no understanding of what really is
aggression, which comes
in many «forms», territorial, fear,
possession.
Acknowledges, understands, and accepts pit bull
dog aggression as a breed trait and will follow standard protocol which includes separating the unsupervised pit bull from other
dogs to prevent fights and ensure successful interaction between
dogs in their
possession.