This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. You’re in the kitchen, moving on autopilot. Maybe you’re rinsing a plate or maybe you’re halfway through stepping ...

Have you ever tried to sit next to your dog and noticed their body stiffen as you approach? Maybe they stare you down or even snarl if you dare sit by them. Chances are, they're resource guarding the ...

You’re reaching for your dog’s chew toy, and suddenly they freeze, growl, or even snap. Or maybe they hover over their food bowl like it’s buried treasure. If this sounds familiar, you’re likely ...

Dogs can be quite possessive over things like food, treats, and toys. It’s an instinctive behavior that comes from the wild, when dogs would have to compete with other animals for valuable resources.

Resource guarding is a behavior many dogs exhibit – it’s a survival mechanism that goes back to when they’d need to protect valuable resources in the wild. Of course, our pet pooches don’t need to ...

Dog Gone Problems is a weekly advice column by David Codr, a dog behaviorist in Omaha. David answers dog behavior questions sent in by our readers. You can reach him at [email protected].