|Articles|June 5, 2018

Client handout: How to handle food guarding

Your veterinary client is becoming fearful of her dogs food-based aggression. Heres a handout to explain what food guarding is, how they can make it better and what might make it worse.

Food aggression can take a bite out of pet owner's patience and add strain to the human-animal bond. Whether it's early enough to prevent the bad habit or if food guarding is already ingrained in your veterinary patient's behavior, this handout can help. Click the photo below to download a printable copy.

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Client handout: How to handle food guarding

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