Training Philosophy
Resource Guarding Towards People
Early intervention is crucial when it comes to puppy resource guarding. Once you recognize the early signs of resource guarding in your puppy, you can prevent it from escalating into severe aggression once your puppy reaches adulthood. Puppy growling during healthy play is a perfectly normal puppy behavior but if your puppy stiffens and growls when taking one of your puppy’s toys, that could be an early indicator of resource guarding. Have you seen your puppy hunker down over items, hide them, or even swallow them whole? Treating your puppy’s resource guarding yourself can be challenging as punishing guarding can escalate the behavior. Our Austin Resource Guarding Puppy Training Programs will help you identify any potential puppy aggression and treat it in a safe, science-based training method.
Resource Guarding Towards Other Dogs
Puppies learn lots of new behaviors from their older siblings, resource guarding included. If your puppy is starting to pick up on your older pup’s problem behavior around food or toys, it’s time to contact a professional. Puppy aggression regarding resources can be concerning because the behavior worsens with age and, as a puppy matures, the low-level guarding can turn into severe aggression. We recommend treating any early signs of resource guarding as soon as possible! Led by Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, Dr. Echterling-Savage, we only utilize the latest research in puppy behavior in our Austin puppy training programs. Our Austin puppy training programs are scientifically proven to reduce or eliminate puppy aggression using a proprietary combination of positive reinforcement and classical conditioning including teaching specific obedience behaviors to help manage your puppy’s behavior around resources.
Training Programs
In our Resource Guarding Puppy Behavior Modification Package, we offer private virtual sessions with Dr. Echterling-Savage, our Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (CAAB). Dr. Echterling-Savage is one of only a few Board Certified Behavior Analysts specializing in Applied Animal Behavior, with only around 50 CAABs in the country. With decades of expertise, including published research on canine behavior, Dr. Echterling-Savage is a leading expert in her field, making her consultations an invaluable opportunity for those seeking long lasting change.
Dr. Echterling-Savage will connect with you virtually to evaluate your puppy’s behavior, developing a training program that addresses your puppy’s specific needs. After your initial meeting, Dr. Echterling-Savage will continue to offer guidance and troubleshoot resource guarding scenarios, ensuring continued progress in your puppy’s training. The Resource Guarding Puppy Behavior Modification Package is available for $750 which includes two hours of virtual consultations and continued support.
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