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Originally Posted by Stitches29 Every book I own, say to leave a dog alone while they are eating. Original traits show that dogs hunt in packs, but eat alone. Should another dog or anything come near it's food, they feel threatened that it will be taken away. Your dog is not vicious, it's only protecting what is his. Some say otherwise, that punishment is the only hope. I strongly disagree with that tactic. |
Even when a dog is eating they should never bite or growl. When I first got Bella I would take her food away when she was eating, to show her that it's never ok to growl. I can take treats away from her and she just gives me that look like "hey give it back".
