Why do some dogs snap at people while they are eating?
Answer A dog who snaps is a dog who is communicating to you that he is your leader and he simply wishes that you leave him alone while he eats (leader eats first… it’s canine instinct). This is why it is so important to be 100% pack leader at all times consistently. When someone is not or is wishy, washy about it the dog becomes either unsure and test you, or they simply are convinced and become alpha. A dog communicates by growling, then snapping and biting. It happens because of the humans. It is the responsibility of the humans to understand this and be alpha 100% of the time or you will be tested by your dog. Dogs who are not 100% secure with their place are stressed dogs. Since we cannot allow a dog to be pack leader 100% of the time allowing the dog to make all the decisions, the dog becomes stressed and anxiety ridden. Sure your dog may look happy because he is always excited, however excitement in a canine animal is NOT happy. It is just that, excited. Most dogs in America ar
