How to stop my dog from guarding my room and biting visitors?

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How can I make my dog less possessive over my room(which she sleeps in too)? She does listen to me, and she is very smart; however when it comes to people who she doesn’t see much, she gets possessive and barks, growls, and even bites them at times. Please help! Pet's info: Dog | Norwich Terrier | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 7 months old

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Hi there! When it comes to resource guarding of a specific location or area of the house, this is a fairly complex problem that can't really be addressed properly in this type of format. I would recommend getting in touch with a veterinary behaviorist or a good reward-based trainer who can evaluate her in person and help you put together a detailed plan to work on this behavior. You can search for a board-certified veterinary behaviorist in your area here: www.dacvb.org or a qualified trainer here: www.ccpdt.org In the meantime, if she only shows this behavior with people she doesn't know, I would recommend separating her from visitors by putting her in a crate or another room with the door closed to avoid any further problems until you're able to get some in-person assistance.

How to stop my dog from guarding my room and biting visitors?

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