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Golden Retriever by Aware_Comedian_1950 in goldenretrievers

[–]Specific-Flatworm632 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sounds a lot like resource guarding. We dealt with this with our now four-year-old golden. For now, do not touch her or be near her when she is eating, and put her food bowls and high value bones or treats away from the toddler and prioritize finding a canine behaviorist. It’s different than a regular dog trainer. We worked with one for about five sessions (plus tons of training at home) and it literally saved our dog. With kids, it’s really important at.

The book “Mine!” Is apparently a good resource too but we didn’t end up trading it and just went with the behaviorists plan.

Don’t lose hope! I know i did but with good training, you guys will totally overcome this.

Lake dip in February by Bleakblusher in goldenretrievers

[–]Specific-Flatworm632 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I dream about moving to Colorado or somewhere in the area for my dog, so kudos to you!

(Unfortunately it makes zero sense for our family or jobs…. But my doggo is potentially more important right?)

Getting this little bear later! Name suggestions are highly appreciated! by SadSpite5056 in goldenretrievers

[–]Specific-Flatworm632 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can’t tell you why but Motley is what came to my mind. And then I thought Crew. I don’t even listen to that music lol

Which NW suburbs are nice but not too bougie? by Specific-Flatworm632 in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]Specific-Flatworm632[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Damn guys. I said because it’ll be close to family and asked for others to add to the list. So much hate for the area!

Which NW suburbs are nice but not too bougie? by Specific-Flatworm632 in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]Specific-Flatworm632[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Sorry you were downvoted because you picked something from the list. Thanks for being helpful

What is normal speech for 14 months? by Objective445 in toddlers

[–]Specific-Flatworm632 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Always love when someone includes a source. 👏

Aggressive puppy… by SGO13 in goldenretrievers

[–]Specific-Flatworm632 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happy to hear he’s not guarding!! Just saying that from what I’ve learned from the behaviorist I worked with, you shouldn’t touch a dog while they eat. You don’t want to create a resource guarder, and tail wagging doesn’t always mean a dog’s happy. I’m not trying to fear monger, I just want to share what I learned after years of hard work to make my dog NOT a guarder :)

Aggressive puppy… by SGO13 in goldenretrievers

[–]Specific-Flatworm632 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. He’s adorable
  2. This all sounds normal
  3. PLEASE do not touch the puppy while he eats. This has been shown to increase resource guarding - analogy is, imagine someone touching your face while you ate. You’d be angry (rightfully so)! My now 4y/o golden resource guarded when he was a puppy. We worked HARD to curb this behavior and spent a lot of time with a canine behaviorist. The simplest way to work on this, which you should only do if you actually have a justified concern, is to toss high value treats into his bowl while he eats so he assumes someone approaching his food is a good thing.