Object Guarding in dogs

I have recently been asked by a couple of people how to teach their dog not to guard one specific object so I thought I would share this video with everyone

This can also be used for a dog who guards many different objects but if that's the case, I highly recommend that you consult a professional for help, as resource guarding can often be made worse even with the best intentions. Remember that dogs guard because of a feeling of competition so if you are always taking things away but never rewarding the dog for giving them up, the dog will very likely just try harder to guard the object next time. On the other hand, if you are always trading a treat for the object, a smart dog will very quickly learn to grab things he is not supposed to have when bored or looking for attention/food reward. In this case, be sure to teach your dog to drop it early on so that you can quickly wean off the food rewards in exchange!