Handling Resource Guarding In Beagles
Life with a beagle who guards their food, toys, or other prized possessions can be challenging, especially in a busy household.
Resource guarding can make simple tasks like feeding, playing, or even walking past your dog feel stressful and unpredictable.
"Resource guarding is when a dog displays defensive behaviours, such as growling, snapping, or biting, to protect items they value. This behaviour is particularly common in beagles, who have strong instincts when it comes to food and prized possessions."
Left unaddressed, resource guarding can create tension in the home and lead to conflicts, leaving both you and your dog feeling on edge.
There are effective, positive behaviour modification techniques designed to address resource guarding, but without the right strategies to manage these behaviours day-to-day, it can be difficult to make progress.
In the webinar I'll share:
- Proper handling and proactive management are crucial to ensuring your beagle feels safe and secure while learning to trust that their valued items are not at risk.
- Essential management and training strategies I use to help beagle owners handle resource guarding confidently and calmly.
- These techniques are designed to create a safer environment for everyone, building a foundation for long-term success.
Join this engaging and informative webinar to discover effective ways to manage and modify resource-guarding behaviour.
Let’s work together to create a peaceful and stress-free life for you and your beagle!
Handling Resource Guarding In Beagles
Life with a beagle who guards their food, toys, or other prized possessions can be challenging, especially in a busy household.
Resource guarding can make simple tasks like feeding, playing, or even walking past your dog feel stressful and unpredictable.
"Resource guarding is when a dog displays defensive behaviours, such as growling, snapping, or biting, to protect items they value. This behaviour is particularly common in beagles, who have strong instincts when it comes to food and prized possessions."
Left unaddressed, resource guarding can create tension in the home and lead to conflicts, leaving both you and your dog feeling on edge.
There are effective, positive behaviour modification techniques designed to address resource guarding, but without the right strategies to manage these behaviours day-to-day, it can be difficult to make progress.
In the webinar I'll share:
- Proper handling and proactive management are crucial to ensuring your beagle feels safe and secure while learning to trust that their valued items are not at risk.
- Essential management and training strategies I use to help beagle owners handle resource guarding confidently and calmly.
- These techniques are designed to create a safer environment for everyone, building a foundation for long-term success.
Join this engaging and informative webinar to discover effective ways to manage and modify resource-guarding behaviour.
Let’s work together to create a peaceful and stress-free life for you and your beagle!
Living With Billy
When I adopted Billy at four years old, I knew he had challenges, but nothing could have prepared me for the level of resource guarding he came with.
He guarded everything 🤯
🍲His food bowl,
🍗chews,
🧦stolen items
You name it, he did it! He would constantly steal things and then snarl, bare his teeth,
and act like he was ready to fight for them.
🥺It was exhausting and, honestly, quite frightening at times.
But Billy taught me so much, which I now use to help other beaglers
and their beagles just like you.
Over time, I discovered that Billy wasn't an aggressive dog...he was an anxious beagle, and it was more rest he needed. He was chronically sleep-deprived, overstimulated, and emotionally stuck in survival mode.
😎 Once I started focusing on improving his sleep, reducing mental overload, and introducing structured training...everything started to shift
The Approach That Changed Everything
I used a mix of three core techniques that I now teach my clients, one of them being the reverse swap, which became a total game-changer for us.
By the end of his life, Billy had transformed.
✔️ I could walk past him with a chew in my hand and he wouldn’t even blink.
✔️ If I dropped something on the floor, I could calmly cover it with my foot, and instead of a snarl or a lunge, he’d simply walk away.
✔️ He gave things up without a fight. He trusted me.
✔️ And the constant stealing? We went from over 10 thefts a day to maybe once or twice a week, and even those were minor.
Why My Experience With Billy Matters
Many trainers have never actually lived with resource guarding.
They chose easier to train breeds, and many of them are not prone to guarding,
unlike our beagles.
I chose this wonderful breed, adopting the difficult ones who would have bounced from home to home if they hadn't come to me.
I've lived with three beagles who had resource guarding to varying degrees.
So when I say I understand what you’re going through...I truly do.
And I want you to know there is a way through it.
A calm, kind, realistic way that works for beagle brains like Billy’s.
What's Included?
Approx 1.5 hour Webinar & 30 minute Q&A
- A comprehensive session covering the root causes and signs of resource guarding.
- You’ll learn effective handling techniques and positive management strategies designed specifically for beagles, helping to keep your home calm and safe.
- In addition to the main session, there will be a 30-minute live Q&A with Kellie at the end, where she’ll address your questions and provide tailored advice.
Online Training Portal For You To Keep
- You’ll receive access to an online training portal.
- This includes additional training videos and a downloadable resource guarding handbook (worth £9.99) packed with practical tips and exercises.
- With these resources at your fingertips, you’ll be fully equipped to build trust and confidently manage resource guarding, setting your beagle up for long-term success.
What's Included?
Approx 1.5 hour Webinar & 30 minute Q&A
- A comprehensive session covering the root causes and signs of resource guarding.
- You’ll learn effective handling techniques and positive management strategies designed specifically for beagles, helping to keep your home calm and safe.
- In addition to the main session, there will be a 30-minute live Q&A with Kellie at the end, where she’ll address your questions and provide tailored advice.
Online Training Portal For You To Keep
- After the webinar, you’ll receive access to an exclusive online training portal within 48 hours.
- This includes additional training videos and a downloadable resource guarding handbook (worth £9.99) packed with practical tips and exercises.
- With these resources at your fingertips, you’ll be fully equipped to build trust and confidently manage resource guarding, setting your beagle up for long-term success.
MEET YOUR TRAINER
Kellie Wynn
Kellie, is based in Guernsey, The Channel Islands, and is a dedicated Online Beagle Behaviour Trainer offering global online programs. (www.thebeaglelady.com )
She also works in her local community as The Neuro Dog Trainer (www.theneurodogtrainer.com), where she specialises in complex anxiety and aggression with all breeds.
She's committed to guiding Beaglers and all dog owners worldwide to understand and train their dogs successfully with science-backed and breed-specific therapy and training.
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Kellie served as a Detective Sergeant for 12 years (with an 18-year police career overall) and was the "Single Point of Contact for Dangerous Dog Cases." It was during this time that she adopted her first beagle, Daisy.
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While working with dangerous dogs, Kellie noticed a significant lack of understanding about dog behaviour and specific breeds. She realised that, with the right knowledge, most biting cases could have been prevented.
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Kellie also realised, after seeking training for Daisy, that most dog trainers weren’t tailoring their methods to the breed. They were using traditional obedience training, which didn’t suit Daisy as a beagle—an independent breed not naturally inclined toward obedience training.
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Kellie attended the Dog Training College (IMDT), where she learned to train Daisy using breed-specific methods that suited beagles’ unique traits. Inspired by this approach, she eventually left the police force to support other Beaglers in better understanding and training their beagles.
Handling Resource Guarding In Beagles
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will I Need My Beagle For This Training?
Nope! You can engage with the training from the comfort of your favourite chair or even your bed! Simply watch, learn, and then apply the training techniques with your beagle at your own pace.
How Long Is The Training?
The training is around 1.5hours. At the end, Kellie holds a Q&A session you may also find useful.
Yes! The session, including the Q&A, will be recorded and sent out within 48 hours after the live training concludes. This ensures that if you can't attend on the scheduled date and time, you can still purchase the training and watch it later. Additionally, you can re-watch sections at your convenience to refresh your memory.
Can I Get Support From Kellie After The Session With My Beagle's Guarding?
Absolutely! You will be given a link to a support group called Beagle Coaching Mastery, where you can ask questions and upload videos of your training sessions. This allows Kellie to provide you with extra tips and guidance. The group is very intimate and includes only those who are currently training or have trained with Kellie. Members are supportive and will offer you positive training tips that align with Kellie's beagle training ethos.
Does Kellie Offer Any Other Beagle Training?
Kellie can assist you in training your beagle to address any behavioral issue, offering guidance through Zoom sessions and pre-recorded video training. This allows you to watch, learn, and replicate the techniques at your own pace. You can reach out by emailing kellie@thebeaglelady.com or book an initial FREE 20-minute Zoom call using the following booking link:
