Dog Training
The start of a dog’s life is incredibly important, forming a foundation for the rest of your dog’s life. Pets-Central puppy class has been designed to give your puppy a great foundation during this critical time, helping it grow to become a well-rounded dog.The class covers puppy socialisation, obedience training, environmental desensitisation, as well as providing information on canine body language, diet and much more.With a maximum of 8 puppies per class, the intimate structure ensures that every owner receives the direction they need. Practical training techniques are used so participants can easily continue using them after completing the course.
Vienn is the founder of a successful dog training school in Australia, recently returned to Hong Kong, and aims to educate pet owners on canine behaviours and broaden her knowledge of dogs further. As a qualified dog trainer through NDTF (National Dog Trainers Federation) and a certified puppy instructor, Vienn has worked with and been mentored by world-class trainers, such as Boyd Hooper and Steve Mcloche. Vienn specializes in modifying canine behaviours and puppy development, as well as scent detection training. She also has years of experience with tactical working dogs, decoy work, civil training and drive development.
As a qualified dog trainer through NDTF (National Dog Trainers Federation) and a certified puppy instructor, Vienn has worked with and been mentored by world-class trainers, such as Boyd Hooper and Steve Meloche.
Vienn specializes in modifying canine behaviours and puppy development, as well as scent detection training. She also has years of experience with tactical working dogs, decoy work, civil training and drive development.
Currently a vet assistant in Pets Central after moving to HK.
Understanding Resource Guarding in Dogs
Resource guarding is a typical yet challenging behaviour often observed in dogs. Simply put, it occurs when a dog exhibits aggressive, defensive, or avoidant behaviours to protect something it values—fearing that this resource might be taken away. It’s essential to recognise that a dog exhibiting resource guarding is not inherently a “bad” dog; instead, this behaviour can lead to situations that are troublesome, frightening, or even dangerous.
What Is a Resource?
A “resource” is anything your dog considers valuable at any given moment. This can include food, toys, treats, specific spaces (such as their bed or the sofa), objects, people, or even their territory. Resource guarding is not related to dominance; for example, if a dog growls or snarls when asked to get off the sofa, it may be guarding that particular space rather than asserting dominance.
Why Is Resource Guarding So Common?
There are several reasons why dogs develop resource guarding tendencies. These include: