Hi. I am having issues with my 7 month old puppy, Billy. He is resource guarding, mostly with his toys but could be anything. Yesterday whilst on a walk with my husband he bit his hand quite badly. My husband went to put his lead on but hadn't realised that Billy was guarding an empty packet of cookies that had been discarded. Today he has growled and barked at me when I entered the kitchen where he was playing with a new toy that I had given him this morning. I had got hold of a number for a behaviourist in my area from my training school. She was going to come round last week but unfortunately for her and me is now ill so it may be some time before she can see us. i want to get this issue the help of an expert as soon as possible as obviously i am assuming that it will be easier to deal with when he is young. Can anyone recommend a behaviourist in the essex area?also does anyone know if i should take away all of his toys until i have seen a behaviourist as it is mainly his toys that makes him do this particularly when he is tired. I'm feeling rather desperate now.
