Situational Guarding vs. Nonsense Reactivity
There’s a world of difference between a dog that guards in context and one that kicks off because a bin bag moved.
Every time someone posts a video of their “protective” dog going nuclear at a delivery driver, there’s a good chance what you’re seeing isn’t situational awareness — it’s reactivity masquerading as guarding. And in the working dog world, that distinction matters. A lot. … Read More