If your dog growls or snarls whenever you or another dog approach him
in the presence of food , your dog may be exhibiting signs of dog food
aggression.
This is a potentially serious form of dog aggression but is one that
can be controlled with proper dog behavior modification techniques.
Once accomplished your dog will be happier and safe from the unwanted
consequences of aggressive behavior toward humans or other dogs.
If you believe that dog food aggression is evident in your dog's
behavior you should initially take him for a visit to the
veterinarian. There are some medical conditions that can provoke this
type of behavior in dogs.
Once cleared of any medical predisposition to aggressive behavior in
the presence of food, you can move on to identifying the root cause of
food aggression in your dog. Dogs will exhibit food aggression, which
is a form of dominant dog behavior, for a variety of reasons.
Here are a few common causes.
? Your dog may be insecure and believe that this bowl of food is the
last bowl of food he will see for awhile....
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