Which dogs are worst for resource guarding?
Sam Nitzsche
2025-06-06 05:49:51
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There is certainly a genetic component to resource guarding. Some breeds, specifically guardian breeds, tend to be more prone to it. I have a dog named Abeni, she is a breed called an Azawakh. Azawakh are from Africa where they are used by various nomadic tribes as general camp dogs, and guardians. Some other examples of breeds that have been used to guard are German Shepherds, Dobermans, and Rottweilers. This behavior, although a negative in a human’s eyes, is what makes those dogs good at what they do. I had to work much harder with Abeni to prevent her resource guarding than I did any of my other dogs. That same trait though would make her extremely good at her job if she were doing what the breed was originally intended to do.
Vergie Murray
2025-05-24 10:52:11
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Very high energy levels are rarely a great fit, very protective and possessive dogs can be a recipe for disaster, and biting can happen when a dog is resource guarding. Many people don't realise how bad herding dogs can be with children and it's very common for bored, under-exercised and under-fulfilled herders like border collies to then herd children in the form of chasing and even biting at the backs of their legs and ankles. Resource guarding is a huge red flag for me and something that should be immediately addressed with a skilled professional if your dog is displaying any kind of resource guarding towards your children. When a dog becomes defensive in order to keep you away from a particular item or 'resource' they treasure - such as a child - this is known as resource guarding. He wouldn't recommend a border collie for households with children.
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