Stop Resource Guarding NOW!!! - Solid K9 Training (2021)

[@jerryplummer9484]

My wife and I recently adopted a large 3 yr old dog who had spent over 2 years in a shelter. Now I’ve spent most of my 63 years with dogs in the family. Mostly smaller mixed breeds raised from pups and only trained in very basic commands. So as much as we tried to educate ourselves, were no way near ready. Not surprising that this dog had some heavy resource guarding issues. The third week in he got my hand and broke my thumb. A few weeks after literally went postal tearing up my arm from wrist to elbow pretty good. Finally we found one of your videos. I am very happy to report that following your guidance has had amazing results. We’ve been working it almost 3 weeks now. Another noted benefit is that he is much more relaxed while eating and no longer tries to finish his food in 20 seconds! Thank you for taking the time to create these videos. You’re an excellent speaker and explain your thoughts well. Much appreciated.

[@mjcarg]

@@alwayshangrygirl463 if you think about your method from a different angle, you are training the dog to know this behavior loop- I guard… human gives me even better food. Sounds like you’re reinforcing the growling or even aggressive behavior.

[@ericthompson2920]

Thank you Jeff for all of your videos! I work with a local group to save timestamped dogs from ACCT Philly. I also help with Rottweilers across the country and your videos have helped me save so many dogs. So many dogs are alive, and their families know how to handle them, thanks to you!

[@ihelpdogs]

You actually follow this clowns advice? Poor dogs. Goes to show you're not very knowledgeable or compassionate either.

[@lorena115]

I had a resource guarder before my current so I made sure to go hard on not even allowing it to start. All thanks to Jeff and his team for the knowledge that not only works, but is actually way more gentle for both the human and the dog. And yes our relationship is great.

[@accufab]

Angelo cracking up in the background at his dad is the prize in this video. Can you imagine what all he is learning. 👍

[@AC-94_da_Rap_Arsonist]

1:04 - look at his face, he knows why he's there lol

[@riekaakier1526]

My mother had a natural reaction when the new dog stole the pan of schnitzel from the stove and wouldn't give it back. Scared the dog away with a yell, took the frying pan and smashed it in the face. There was never more stress because of something like that. That's how it used to be. She came from the farm. I think you have to be fearless and show the ruels just in the beginning, or you have no chance... By the way: It dont work with every dog, I think;)

[@karenhardy7964]

Thank you! My dog is definitely food aggressive. I will try this, and succeed, with your clear and calm instructions.

[@phillyeaglesbowl5562]

How has this worked I recently had issues with my almost 2 year old cane corso?

[@goofykitty286]

Thanks for all your training. I’ve been a better guardian to my husky and have learned to continue using my ecollar responsibly. 😍

[@4128yogachick]

Great info! Currently dealing with a 6 month old puppy who will bite you if he has anything he shouldn’t. Your videos are extremely informative. Thank you

[@ephraimcamacho9600]

Great info great video!! Thanks I need this we have a shortie jackrussel. She guards many things bit my hand to many times. This will help us and our dog. Thanks again!!

[@justinjones2973]

I have a 6 month Doberman who is willing to wait for food, she doesn’t guard her toys but if we give her a high value treat like lamb bones she goes crazy.

[@allyiahandrade4117]

that’s my rottie :(

[@balancedapproachdogtraining]

Awesome video Jeff train a lot of dogs in Coachella valley head trainer at a big facility. The ecollar is a teaching tool. It’s a clear concise message that turns the light on for dogs . The ecollar saves lives , broadens the dogs horizons by providing freedom and trust for a fun life off leash. Or in this case tearing someone’s arm off. Nice work as usual dude 😊👍🐶

[@aaronramos8393]

Would this be the same protocol for crate/kennel guarding? I have an 8 year retriever mix who reacts by stiffening up, growls, and snaps (not every time) when unfamiliar people or when new puppy get near his crate.

[@kangellohio]

I just found this video and will try it with my 1 year old Frenchie who resource-guards toys, treats, and food. I had a private trainer who told me to euthanize her (at 9 months old!) She is insecure, but is sweet, and listens to all other obedience commands (sit, stay, down, come,heel). Thank you for sharing common sense animal behavior and training information.

[@SolidK9Training]

Yku found the wrong trainer. We fix resource guarding in seconds. I have done it with thousands of dogs successfully. If it does not work for yku it’s just handler error snd I offer 1/1 online consults

[@genevae5679]

This is gold. Thanks, Jeff!

[@paulw8311]

Many people use the mini educator - I think it would be helpful if you would explain the stim level range and also what level you have the transmitter set to for teaching an out. Regardless this was an excellent video.

[@mattbates481]

Essentially when you are using an E collar all we are looking for is a change in the behavior from the dog. I calibrated all my four dogs from 0 And gradually went up by one point at a time while I was holding the stimulation button down. When their neck or ears twitched that was the level I resided at. If I kept poking you on the arm to get your attention you would turn around and acknowledge me and then I would stop the poking it's annoying but doesn't cause any pain. With double or triple coats it can be a bit more tricky As you have to bury the pins down So they make contact with the skin. But always start on zero And make sure you mark and condition any dog with any new tool. Remember E collars are there to teach the dog about releasing pressure on their own disciplines. My four dogs absolutely love the E collar and have the ultimate freedom as a result

[@ultimusstatic]

Such a great video. We have tried everything from hand feeding, swapping out treats and nothing worked. I watched this video earlier this morning and tried implementing the “out” technique without an ecollar (we have already tought him the out command) and he did it immediately. How many times do you think i should repeat this before i test the waters and touch him while eating ?

[@SolidK9Training]

Why do you have to let your dog when they are eating ? Why can’t you just leave the dog alone. It takes minutes for a dog to eat. Have the dog eat on the kennel and you have no problems

[@ultimusstatic]

@@SolidK9Training thanks for the reply. That’s something we can do but knowing he guards his food i’m afraid if we bring him to different environment with other dog(s) and a food bowl is out, he might bite someone trying to take it away because it’s not his. We don’t sit there and bother our dog while he’s eating but someone else could touch him

[@SolidK9Training]

@@ultimusstaticwe absolutely can help you with that. We eliminate resource guarding with our training. You can sign your for an online consult. Online coaching. We have an online diy course. Www.solidk9academy.com

[@seanfischer1532]

Great video, just wish there was more detail on how too. I have a ravenous 5 month old golden who's bitten my fiancé and resource guards his bowl very aggressively and some items he growls but I get in his space and take them. Trainer told me he has neurological disorder and basically will never be fixed but I don't believe that at all.

[@SolidK9Training]

I show it in the video and take you through step by step in this video. You are watching it in real time. I also have other videos rhst go over resources guarding

[@ShannonDilluvio-t9p]

My golden is doing this too

[@CM-yd4mz]

My dog resource guards, and I didn’t need to use a shock collar to handle it. I taught him to trade. I can’t believe you’re a dog trainer.

[@SolidK9Training]

lol, you didn't stop resource guarding, you just redirected....trading is not stopping resource guarding...i can't beleive you think you stopped resource guarding...

[@SolidK9Training]

thats like saying you stopped separation anxiety by not leaving the house....stop trolling and think

[@amberemma6136]

Okay, so here's my next question - I am considering trying to keep the dog and training him. I went and looked at the prices of the tools you recommended. Wow. They are quite pricey. I have four dogs. Actually five but one of them is elderly and I'm not going to bother with her as she's living out her last days and there are no real issues with her anyways. I scent train my other dogs and think that e collars and prong collars could be incredibly useful. I tried a slip lead with both of my small dogs and one of them started dog a lot of the backwards wheezing slash sneezing (she's super intense and high energy) and I don't think I'm comfortable continuing that with her. So four dogs two small dogs about ten lbs or less short hair, one medium/large dog super short hair and then the rescue who is large with dense long fur. The amount of money it would cost me to get e collars for everyone and prong collars I just can't do it. Even forty dollars times four is out of my reach at this time. And the e collars at 600-800 for all of them is unthinkable. Even for just one at 200 isnt feasible. Is there another more affordable option that you can recommend? Maybe not as good as ecollar or dogtra but usable? Are the prong collars the only ones you can recommend or is there a more affordable option for those? Thanks in advance. I have a bleeding heart for animals and would help lots of them if I could it. I'm just in a hole right now with no end in sight as of yet..

[@joyfulk9services]

Wow! Stimming ON the out....my rottie has a solid out though, but for resource guarding that's FANTASTIC lol typically I would correct upon non compliance.....I see the value in this got this case. Wow.

[@N.California]

"Can I put my hand down by the dog and his food?" Yes, because... "I've been working with 'Frank,' so I know where he is with his progress, and I know it's safe to do so." Thanks, good info

[@jmo123DT]

So if I have a dog that is resource guarding it means they are afraid something out of their control is going to take something they value from them. how can i teach my dog to feel safe when they have resources and relaxed instead of on edge?

[@SolidK9Training]

@@jmo123DT it has nothing to do with fear Dog does not need to feel safe

[@ciaran43]

My 4mo large lab pup has begun growling at my 2yo,4yo when they are near me or her when shes specifically with one of her things. Shes also nipped at my 2yo as well. Idont want to rehome or return her but how do I get her to stop RG me and her things without my kids becoming terrified of her and other dogs.

[@lovetraveler1]

Good morning I have a unfixed 6 mon Rottweiler. He’s starting to get more possessive. Things he’s not supposed to have. Will fixing him work to tame the guarding down?

[@SolidK9Training]

Absolutely will have zero effect on this or any other behavior other than procreation. We have a great resource guarding video on our online academy.Solidk9training.com as well as some free videos in our KZbin channel

[@marycampbell2775]

Hi there !!! Okay so when you say “out” are you shocking her or vibrating her ? I need to know before I try this. My old English sheepdog is 7 months old and she resource guards her food and items :( I’m so sad about this. Please respond if you can !

[@SolidK9Training]

We don’t use vibrate as the levels don’t go up or down. You also don’t need to know before you do it as you can try both It’s done to make a mistake. Best way to learn as to what works. We have a very specific resource guarding video on our academy.Solidk9training.com we emanate resource guarding all the time and dogs resource guarding many things and they can stop one thing and move to another thing they guard

[@lyndaeades9664]

Hi. My 2yr. Lab is getting intense about sticks on walks in leash free areas and attacking some other dogs but ignores most of them. This is a recent problem so I bought a basket muzzle. Any ideas ???

[@maxrhiabelleagilityclass4836]

I will be doing this tomorrow with my 5 yo BC. I have scars from her resource guarding certain bones..

[@JasonWeeks17]

Mines resource gaurding toys 🧸and food! he was watching me prepare his food and the cat walked by and he pinned her with a growl (bad boy from a usual good boy) this is new behavior these recent weeks! It's time for your training Is it time for him to be neutered?

[@SolidK9Training]

This video show you how to do it

[@Es2u]

What if the out works but after that a second or two later the dog starts reacting bad? He outs then attacks after that.

[@SolidK9Training]

It to as done wrong You most likely underwhelmed the dog

[@Es2u]

@@SolidK9Training he doesn’t seem to like eye contact when his bowl is around. Will try the two leash thing you did. Almost getting bite by my best friend sucks. Put I know he isn’t a bad dog.

[@SolidK9Training]

@@Es2u we have a step by step video on how to stop resource guarding at www.solidk9training.com that goes much deeper into it. You should be able to make eye contact with your dog. Our videos go much more thorough into our theory on this then our KZbin videos

[@Es2u]

@@SolidK9Training we work whether it’s frisbee or ball or training. But as soon as bowl comes out and eye contact happens he turns into a different dog.

[@SolidK9Training]

@@Es2u I understand. He physically outs but not mentally. You would correct him again with OUT command and spacial pressure. Using an ecollar

[@kimways8182]

I would love to know your thoughts on trainers/training methods that can also resolve undesirable behaviors like resource guarding without utilizing positive punishment and where both during the training process and in the end result (finished dog) the dog does not display signs of extreme stress or appeasement behaviors.

[@kathleenwhite6327]

Clearly this dog looks stressed and scared. Shame on this man. Fear and intimidation by using a shock collar is lazy and cowardly. Anyone can control a dog through aversive methods. It's controlling the relationship you have with your dog through trust and communication that's the game-changer. Aversive methods only make problems worse and makes the world unpredictable for your dog. "Trainers" and "Handlers" who have few or no skill sets in communicating with dogs use aversive methods. This man is the worst.

[@annylaurie422]

@@kathleenwhite6327so better it should bite for the 8th time and maybe do severe damage and be euthanized. Or maybe be stressed and uncomfortable for a bit and go on to lead a great life. Dogs don’t get to bite, you clearly have never had an extremely aggressive dog try to take your face off and shred other dogs. Resource guarding in young dogs is usually genetic. You can’t care bear your way out some behaviours, they have to be stopped immediately. Humans must be safe from harm.

[@kathleenwhite6327]

Looks like you have all the answers. Have a nice day. @@annylaurie422

[@beverleyfielden4655]

@@kathleenwhite6327 Hi , Do you have experience of using an E_Collar. Have you ever trained a dog with an e-collar? If you answer is no then you are not qualified to give a valid opinion.

[@kathleenwhite6327]

That's like saying because I never smoked cigarettes I'm unqualified to know that they smell bad, they look bad, and they will eventually kill you@@beverleyfielden4655 . As it turns out I am a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and have worked with hundreds of dogs over the years.

[@maixza03]

I have a 1 yr old puppy of a black lab and mini Australian Shepard. He's been with us since he was 8 month old and he's become very protective of food when we are eating. He unfortunately became agreesive with my cats now after unfortunately doing the same with my small 2lb chihuahua unfortunately killing her. He's not really agreesive for anything else. I'm worried now that he may hurt the 2 older cats. I know he not normally aggressive for anything else it just happens all of the sudden. He also shows very protective personality treats around me.

[@NissrineA74]

Freakin awesome 👏 👏👏 you definitely gotta get the emotions out when you correct aggression.

[@laramonroe3363]

It's not their fault. Thank you for helping them.

[@SolidK9Training]

i never blame the owner, they are getting wrong information from the marketplace....

[@officialecekaya]

How about general resource aggression like not only food but a person or a thing. Our dog bites us when we the owners come nearby each other or when she stole a tissue or something.

[@SolidK9Training]

resource guarding is resource guarding

[@officialecekaya]

@@SolidK9Training yes I know, but how are we going to train our dog for such situations?

[@JDPersuasion]

@@officialecekaya same,was wondering this as well. imagine u have 100 items that the dog is acting up on resource guarding, wouldn't it mean that I have do this resource guarding training on all the 100 items? lol

[@ShannonDilluvio-t9p]

Yes i cant work through this with stolen items

[@medusathecanecorso3465]

Another great one!!! Thank you so much!!

[@pitsnpistols1005]

My 5 month old pup showed resource guarding yesterday, and he actually bit me and broke skin. It’s the first time he’s ever purposely bit me, but I’m not ok with it, he tried to today again with a Kong, so I just took his kongs and bones and put them all in the garage.

[@SolidK9Training]

That will never stop it. You can just stop the behavior with simple training. We have a online course on how to stop it

[@pitsnpistols1005]

@@SolidK9Training but how do I do it alone, if I admit I’m abit nervous around him when he eating? He’s been rough playing with me like always, but yesterday he did draw blood and yes it was the first time. Idk how to react to it and well I had a high guard and I see him nervous around me as well.

[@simonesnyder6650]

You didnt mention when you used the remote collar or if you did use it .. Nice job need more details.. I feed my guarder in his crate.

[@ABANOB_MUSICIAN]

How about dog to dog ?

[@SolidK9Training]

pretty much the same protocol with some more safety protocols thrown in

[@2014-IPO-World-Champ]

What? Burning essential oils and Positive only training wouldn’t fix this?

[@SolidK9Training]

Well to be fear we only tried lavender and gave up so we then did it the correct way

[@2014-IPO-World-Champ]

@@SolidK9Training ha! Nice job. I subscribed

[@felipelemus7946]

My dogs let me handle their food but they will bot let each other

[@mom.onpointegriffin72]

I have a dog who is resource guarding people food he grabs and the other pets food in the house… he DOES NOT guard his food how do I stop this …. Still use his dog bowl??

[@SolidK9Training]

2 fold feed him in his crate, take up all food after5 minutes, thats all it takes dogs to eat meals and teach the out command

[@goosejustgoose]

I love love love how the dog is afraid of him

[@SolidK9Training]

SolidK9Training 0 seconds ago The dog is not a afraid of me at all. This is actually a truly vicious dog. A 1% dog thst most never see. We specialize in. Aggression and see a few like this a year. Dog has our owners in hospital 3 ties in 2 months and bitten them 6 times. Yes the dog should absolutely be afraid to resource guard the dog is absolutely not afraid of me or anyone else. The dog tried to bite me a dozen times a day every day as well as all orhr staff for everything. Even putting a leash on the dog

[@goosejustgoose]

@@SolidK9Training literally within the first couple seconds of you interacting with them. It looks up at you with whale eyes a tensed up body and pinned ears. All of that points to them being afraid of you.

[@SolidK9Training]

Lol. Really we must be watching a different video. Dog is not afraid of me. Dog is actually extremely calm when I start working the dog totally calm. Ears back really. Nope. Whale eye really nope You have zero idea what yi are talking about. Prior to this video the dog has tried to attack me dozens of times For some reason I’m still sitting working inches of the dog And guess what having a dog that tries to kill people being afraid of you is not the worse thing. But that’s not the case. This dog is not afraid of anyone especially me

[@goosejustgoose]

@@SolidK9Training my dude just because you’re for some reason denying it doesn’t mean it didn’t happen he throws you well eyes he does a lot of fucking lip licking and maybe just fucking maybe he bit you because he was fucking afraid because guess what that happens like a lot. Also him being afraid of you makes him more likely to fucking bite you dumbass

[@adamm5054]

@@goosejustgoose You lose your argument terribly with all that aggressive language.

[@Ghanshaman]

Jeff has nice hair.

[@Peppermon22]

That’s why the dogs listen.

[@nachogaming8798]

Make a double down video pls

[@SolidK9Training]

i don't need to, i have explained it hundreds of times, its extremely simple to do, i just explained it again on my q & a show. demo it at all my seminars (patreon has all the seminar videos) and its not difficult, no video needed, and we have not had time yet to make one, just attend the show and ask or do a 1/1. consult

[@kamranidogtraining9221]

👌❤️🤘

[@michaelqueen5999]

The shock collar has evolved too , I've got one from '83 , must have stayed in the hills too damn long .

[@Anthony123427]

👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@alissar8246]

Excellent video 👍

[@JulAlxAU]

No one wants a Rottweiler bite!

[@persianbuck4276]

Jeff please active translation

[@kathleenwhite6327]

Clearly this dog looks stressed and scared. Shame on this man. Fear and intimidation by using a shock collar is lazy and cowardly. Anyone can control a dog through aversive methods. It's controlling the relationship you have with your dog through trust and communication that's the game-changer. Aversive methods only make problems worse and makes the world unpredictable for your dog. "Trainers" and "Handlers" who have few or no skill sets in communicating with dogs use aversive methods. This man is the worst.

[@georgenakasone7613]

I don't understand why people care so much if a dog is stressed out. They'll bounce right back from it. When it comes to a problem such as resource guarding, the problem needs to be eliminated immediately. It's better for you to stop the behavior which may result in your dog feeling a little stressed in the moment, than taking the time to train the dog with treats and in the meantime the dog ends up biting you or your children. It seems like the force free community care more about the dogs than they do about the humans involved. It should be the opposite.

[@kathleenwhite6327]

It's not about them feeling "a bit stressed in the moment." It does much more long-term psychological damage than mere discomfort. Even force-free and reward-based learning can cause stress, but it's not debilitating @@georgenakasone7613 .