To practice, fill your pockets with dog treats and be ready to dole them out any time another dog gets close to something your less-than-gracious dog considers his. For example, give your dog a steady stream of high-value goodies and lots of praise when another dog checks out your dog’s bed. If another dog sticks his head in your dog’s toy basket, be ready to reward your dog with a handful of something yummy and lots of encouragement. If you’re playing fetch and the other dog manages to grab the ball before your selfish pup has a chance, let him know that sharing his ball means getting an “atta boy!” and a piece of cheese. Timing is important in order for your dog to make the connection between the other dog interacting with his stuff and the good things he’s getting as a result. If you’re consistent, your dog will become a gracious and accommodating host to his furry sibs and friends. Teaching a dog to share with other dogs doesn’t mean that he always has to relinquish his goods, but it does means that he should be comfortable when pooches are around his “stuff” whether dog toys, bones, food bowls or bed. Keep in mind that a little resource possessiveness between appropriate dogs is usually okay. If your dog already exhibits guarding behaviors, like freezing over the resource, increasing the rate of consumption of it, growling, snapping or chasing others away when they get too close, seek help from a qualified positive reinforcement trainer.