Food aggression, also known as canine possession aggression, can be a definite problem. Usually a dog with food aggression sees family members as threats who may try to take his food or toy away. Your instinct might be to take away the food or toy if your dog growls or glares at you. However, that just confirms your dog’s suspicion — that you are a dirty rotten food and toy taker. You can prevent food aggression from becoming a problem if you start with a puppy. The family should be present in the room at feeding time. Occasionally, approach the … Continue reading →