Dog owners facing the growls and snaps of a possessive pup have a new ally in town, San Antonio Animal Care Services (SAACS) is stepping up with a free education session aimed at demystifying the snarling, tail-tucking behaviors that trouble so many pet parents. As reported by San Antonio Animal Care Services, the session, scheduled for Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the shelter's address at 4710 State Highway 151, is geared specifically toward people, so leave your furry friends at home and come ready to learn.
With spots being as coveted as a bone among hungry hounds, [email protected] is the email to hit up if you're wanting to wedge your way into the workshop, but you'll need to do it rapidly before space runs out. The topics are tailor-made for anyone who's ever been bemused by a dog tensed up over a treat or a toy because the pros will cover what to look for, why dogs cling to their belongings and not simply how to handle a pup with possession issues, but how to do it safely.
It's not just about on-the-spot strategies, but adopting a positive training philosophy that you can bring back to your living room, or wherever your pooch decides to plant their paws and their prized possessions. According to San Antonio Animal Care Services, you'll learn "positive training techniques to reduce guarding at home," an approach intended to make the whole 'share the squeaky toy' thing less of a dream and more of a doable reality.
And while this session is for humans only, San Antonio Animal Care Services is all about supporting those adoptive pet parents who've thrown a lifeline to a shelter dog, they don't just send you home with a new family member and a wave, but offer ongoing guidance and training support for the journey ahead. So whether you're a seasoned dog owner or fresh to the dog park scene, consider this your call to RSVP and step confidently towards handling your pup's possessive puzzles with a little help from the folks who've likely seen and solved them all.
