If your normally sweet and loving dog turns into a snarling hound from hell when you try to take something away from them, they are engaging in a behavior called “resource guarding.”

This article examines the warning signs of resource guarding in dogs, situations that provoke the behavior, and what to do about it using positive training methods.

After your dog bites someone, it can make you think twice about whether or not it’s a good idea to keep them as a pet. Here are the four key areas that can help you assess the danger of your dog’s future behavior and whether they can safely stay in your home or not.

No one wants to think about their pup biting someone, but if it happens, it’s important to know what to do since a dog owner can be held liable even if the bite failed to break the skin.