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A livestock guardian dog stands in front of a flock of sheep. The dog is starting into the camera with their tail raised.

How to deal with resource guarding

16 Jan 2025, 8:10 a.m. by Tracey McLennan


Learn how to handle resource guarding in dogs, understand its causes, early signs, and effective prevention strategies to keep your dog safe and happy.
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German Shepherd Dog stalks toward something that is out of shot

Understanding Predatory Aggression In Dogs And What to Do About It

14 Dec 2024, 10:07 a.m. by Tracey McLennan


Learn to identify signs of dog predatory aggression and take appropriate actions. Discover strategies and tips to manage and prevent harmful behaviours in your canine companion.
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A curve showing orient, eye, stalk, chase and grab-bite raising arousal. Arousal leveling off with a kill-bite then reducing

Arousal and predatory motor patterns

7 Nov 2024, 7:04 p.m. by Tracey McLennan


Learn more about the view that dogs need to complete a predatory motor pattern in order to return to a calm state
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