How Do You Tame Food Aggression In Dogs?
Food aggression in a dog can lead to further aggressive behavior if unchecked. If your dog growls or snaps at another dog, or person, that comes near his feeding bowl, it’s time to take some steps to correct the problem. Dogs are pack animals; re-train with that in mind. Food aggression is a correctable problem. Remove the dog food bowl after your dog finishes eating. Allowing a dog access to eat anytime he chooses is unhealthy and fosters a sense of possessiveness in some dogs. Optimally, the dog should eat to his fill 3 times a day and his bowl picked up after each feeding. Hand feed your dog. Instead of putting his bowl down and letting him eat quickly, make your dog eat his food a couple of pieces at a time, from your hand. Make him sit down and hold out your hand, backside first to keep him from snapping. If he attempts to take the food too quickly, tell him “No” and only open your hand when he is waiting calmly. Hold the food in the flat of your hand, not your fingertips. Put ext
