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Most dogs are naturally inclined to be possessive of some objects. This can be clearly observed in multi-dog households where some dogs may act aggressively towards other dogs that get too close to them while eating or playing with a toy. While possessiveness of such objects is a quite normal reaction when a dog is dealing with other dogs nearby, it should not however ever be directed towards its owners.
A dog acting possessively may be an accident ready to happen. An owner may get easily bitten simply by getting too close to a dog that is eating a meal or chewing on a bone. Some dogs can be even possessive of toys. A typical scenario is a dog getting into a trash can and the owner scolding the dog. Upon trying to get something out of the dog's mouth, the owner may get easily bit if the dog is possessive. All of these scenarios are dangerous situations that can be prevented and sometimes treated depending on the level of aggression.
Different Levels of Dog Possessiveness
Most humane societies are well aware of how possessiveness may lower the chances of placing a rescue dog in a new home. Indeed, extremely possessive dogs are often euthanized rather than being put up for adoption with the end result of being a liability, and therefore, endangering families, especially those with children.