What can I do to stop my dog being toy possessive?

My 1 yo Spaniel cross is very possessive with toys. He plays in the park with a group of dogs in the evenings which is fine, he gets on great with all the other dogs. When it comes to toys however, (no matter how many toys are laying around) he has to have the one the other dogs are playing with. When someone throws a toy or ball HE has to be the one that gets it, and gets growly if he doesn't get to it first. Any tips on how to break him out of this unsociable behaviour??What can I do to stop my dog being toy possessive?
Dogs will usually compete with other dogs, as well as with their human family - for attention, favourite chairs, toys, and access to food. Life in a social group has its advantages, of course, but it can also increase stress when some items or activities are particularly coveted or rare. Most dogs appear to recognise limits and will defer to members of their human family. But in some cases, they will threaten anyone who stands in the way by growling or even biting.



As with other categories of aggressive behaviour, possessive aggression can lead to serious bites. Puppies must be taught that such behaviour is inappropriate. One effective method used by trainers is to teach your puppy to drop items on command - starting with less interesting objects, and rewarding the drop (followed, ideally, by moving away from the item and sitting down) with an enticing treat. Prevention is also wise - especially in households with children. For example, dogs that get particularly stressed about being approached during meals should be separated when fed, and those that growl or bite when they are chewing or playing with toys should not have access to toys unless separated from others
At home try not to let him have dozens of toys all over the place. A toy should be used as a reward and when you have finished playing with it, it should be taken away from the dog and put out of sight. That way the dog learns that YOU own the toy not him. But always let him have a good play with it first. Do some training with him and when he does as he's asked, let him have the toy for a while as a reward.What can I do to stop my dog being toy possessive?
All dogs are possesive over something, weather its there owner there toys, or there terroritory where you know... they have to go.



Sometimes the owner cant really do anything about it if its gone to far. But you need to be stern with the dog and take away his toys.



It may be mean to do this, but put the toys somewhere visible where he cant reach, and show him who is boss, and that he needs to learn not to be so possesive, it worked with my little dog, now he gives them to me all the time.



And if it doesnt work, keep trying and trying, dogs are stubborn but they need patients.
one thing I have heard that you should do with toy possessive dogs, is only make toys a treat, you control play time with toys, you decided when he can play and when play time is over and you put them where he cant reach them.What can I do to stop my dog being toy possessive?
I think you should try to slowly reduce the amount of toys you get him until he gets use to not always having them, but I think that he will probably grow out of them with time, cus he still young.