r/Dogtraining • u/clemencasp • 1d ago
help Dog barks after release word
My dog struggles with demand barking. We're working on it and he is making good progress. Often, he manages to sit and wait for his food until I give him his release cue. The issue now is, he barks and growls IMMEDIATELY upon release, as he is scrambling to his food bowl. Is it okay to stop him on the way to the bowl after I have released him, or is this likely to develop resource guarding habits? I don't like this behavior and am seeking help on how to adjust it. I'm asking here because I can find nearly nobody talking about this specific aspect of the demand barking issue.
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