Freya V. Locke - Dog Behaviourist | Author | Blogger. Issue 18 2024
Resource guarding, night time barking solutions and more.
Hi Gang
I have quite a mixture of things for you to read this week! Grab a cuppa and get comfy.
Fun Not Fear® Journal
Mine! Help for Resource Guarding.
Resource guarding … It’s a really common struggle, but one that is often misunderstood. People have recently been asking me about resource guarding several times.
I always tell them to see things from the dog’s point of view.
When we think of how our modern dogs are limited in their ability to collect their own resources (they can no longer hunt their own food, or go off foraging things they need, choose their own beds etc) is a wonder they don’t guard more things.
The things they deem as “theirs” can be very precious to them, and the fear of losing those things is real. Instead of labelling the behaviour as "bad" or "naughty", we will focus on helping our dogs feel less anxious about losing their precious belongings and teaching them to trust us and that good things are plentiful.
Learn how we can help dogs who resource guard with these resources:
How Do I Stop My Fearful Dog From Resource Guarding Food? - Learn to understand and help your dog with resource guarding issues through kindness, patience, and understanding.
Hands Off, It's Mine!! Resource Guarding Masterclass - A copy of our Masterclass about helping your dog with Resource Guarding Issues, plus pdfs.
How To Help Your Nighttime Barker To Get Some Sleep.
I had a message all the way from Australia this week, asking about their family dog’s night time barking. Barking at night can have many different causes, from noises, to being scared of the dark, or being alone. So it is imperative to try and see what is going on, to know what is the best way to help our dogs, and our neighbours, get some sleep!
Check out this article I wrote on the subject:
Dog Barking At Night? How To Reclaim Your Sleep.
Spotted and sharing.
This one is not dog related, but as you all clearly have an email address, it contains some fantastic advice about keeping yourself safe from spammers and hackers.
It is amazing how many things these people can come up with, to con us out of our hard earned cash. If only they would use their brains for something good, they could really benefit the world.
Why Switching Your Email is Crucial for Cyber Security - By Roman Russo, of Optimal Happiness.
My other posts - because I write about other stuff too!
Recently, my partner Peter bought himself a SAAB 9.3 convertible.
SAABs have very much played a part in his childhood, going out with his Dad, Mum and brothers with the top down, all over the place. His Dad still has one, that he drives his dog Louis around in. So, Peter is proud of his new motor. I must admit, driving about top down is good fun.
I didn’t realise until lately just how passionate people can be about their cars and the SAAB community are very much that. They travel about all over the place to SAAB meet ups and events, checking out each other’s trims, paintwork, gadgets, and gizmos, and having a lovely time in the cafes and parks.
So he began a You Tube channel about his own SAAB journey, called “SAAB Stories” complete with newsletter and Facebook Group, with which I am helping a bit.
If you are a petrol head, I know he’d love to see you over there - especially if you have a SAAB Story of your own!
Handy links.
I also had a chat on You Tube with the fantastic “Pet Talk With Ana and Teddy”. While the video is not yet up for viewing. I recommend checking them out though as there is lots of good stuff to watch!
See you next week,
Warm ‘n’ Fuzzies,
Freya xx