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Don’t bite the hand that feeds you: human-directed resource guarding

Resource guarding (a.k.a. “possessive aggression”) can be easy to spot when a dog shifts gears from their role as a cuddly family member to one that is growling, posturing, or snapping when their access to a valued resource is perceived to be threatened. But why does this happen? This presentation will dive deep into which aspects of this human-directed aggression pattern may be considered “normal” and which may have underlying influences of medical diagnoses or emotional disorders, before taking an even closer look at management and behavior modification strategies that can be used for the prevention of this pattern as well as for intervention. Patterns of behavior that are specific to individual resources will be compared to dogs showing a more “generalized” pattern, and case examples will be provided to discuss when or if medication may be helpful as part of a comprehensive intervention plan.

Join this webinar to explore patterns of behavior specific to individual resources, compare them with generalized patterns, and gain valuable insights through case examples. You’ll also learn when or if medication may be helpful as part of a comprehensive intervention plan. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of resource guarding and discover effective prevention and intervention strategies.

What's included?

  • CEUs

    1.5 CEUs approved for CCPDT, IAABC, and KPA

  • Q&A Time with Dr. Chris Pachel

    30 minutes of bonus Q&A time with Dr. Chris Pachel included!

  • Recordings available!

    Lifetime access to the recording!

Your Speaker!

DVM, DACVB, CABC (IAABC)

Dr. Chris Pachel

Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC (IAABC) is the owner and lead clinician at the Animal Behavior Clinic in Portland, OR. He received his veterinary degree from the University of MN in 2002 and became board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists in 2010. He has operated house-call, office-based, and telemedicine-focused behavior practices. Dr. Pachel lectures worldwide, teaches courses at multiple veterinary schools, and has authored articles and book chapters on topics such as Intercat aggression, Behavioral Euthanasia, and Pet selection for animal-assisted therapy. He is a sought-after expert witness for legal animal behavior cases and serves on the Editorial Advisory Board for dvm360. Dr. Pachel is a Vice President of Veterinary Behavior for Instinct Dog Behavior and Training and co-owner of Instinct Portland. Dr. Pachel hosts Doc Talks, a monthly online webinar series that explores veterinary behavior cases in depth with veterinarians, behavior consultants and trainers, and animal caregivers. He is also a co-founder of LIMA Beings, an online community of people who seek to apply the power of communication and learning principles to our interactions with others, shaping behavior in compassionate and effective ways.