What tools can you use
Let’s talk about some tools you have. Tools are pretty much anything the dog likes. You can use anything that the dog likes and control that as a resource. It’s not just about food.
All of the resources listed on this chart are things that various dogs like in various ways: toys, space, bedding, affection. If you remember back to our module on some of the aggressive displays, you’ll also notice that these are resources that dogs may guard. Think about whatever is considered valuable to the dog. You can use that as a tool to help work with the dog. We want to use the resources that the dog likes most, so it’s just going to vary from dog to dog.