Aggression in Dogs: Resource Guarding
“My dog is food aggressive” is a common label from dog owners. When probed further, owners usually relate very similar experiences when it comes to feeding their dogs.
From the definition of aggression, the dog’s resource guarding is an outward expression of its need to eliminate competition and maintain access to valued resources.
What is valued by the dog can be contextual in nature. For example, a dog may choose to guard a piece of fallen cotton pad from its female owner’s dressing table.
The contextual cue that made a difference could be the female
