Why does my dog growl at other dogs who come near his ball?

Question

He is extremely possessive over it and gets annoyed when other dogs go near it!!

Answer 1

I honestly misread and thought you meant his bollocks lol.. He's just top dog..

Answer 2

because hes a dog

Answer 3

this is called object guarding or possession aggression. Yes it is a form of aggression. and it should be trained out to avoid any accidents.

My mate had 7 small dogs and they all shared the toys with no problems but she looked after a dog that had food aggression and had to do some work with him but he only had it mildly so it didnt take long.

So if your dog only growls and doesnt snap if the other dog doesnt back off then it shouldnt be very hard to get him to stop.

here are some links about it.

http://www.purina.co.uk/Home/All+About+D...

http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/our_pe...

http://www.sniksnak.com/doghealth/aggres...

http://www.unclematty.com/training/aggre...

http://www.cherokeetrail.net/library/can...

http://www.doglogic.com/possess.htm

Answer 4

its because it belongs to him and he is just being protective of it.

Answer 5

he only has one? no wander he is agressive

Answer 6

That's kind of what all dogs ever do.

Answer 7

Well it is his.  he is protecting what is his,  Like defending his pups  or family.   It is his nature,  nothing says he has to share it with other dogs.  

Answer 8

Cos it's his :0)  

Answer 9

it would be like a stranger going up to you taking your phone and looking through it with out your permission. its HIS ball so only he can have it. just make sure it doesnt get to outta hand so you cant even take the ball from him.

:)

Answer 10

Wouldn't you if someone sniffed your balls.