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People can be very possessive about their things, like their favorite handbag, mobile phone, or car. It is entirely natural for dogs to also place a high priority on items. They have a simpler life, so they are likely to become possessive over food and toys.
People know there is food in the fridge, or if they are peckish, they can go to the cupboard for a biscuit, but for dogs, it is different. Food is the highest value item in a dog’s mind, and they are never sure when they might be given more food. This is especially true of puppies who often must battle with the rest of the litter for food and rescue dogs who were once strays. If you rescue a stray dog, they will have had to compete for food, and they will have also gone hungry for periods. So, once you have adopted them… yes, you know you will feed them twice a day, but it might take them a long time to realize that.
Do not worry; food aggression can be easily solved with a bit of obedience training and patience.
Possessiveness and food aggression are entirely natural, and many dogs will show signs of it on occasion, and that is ok. However, it becomes a problem if they constantly offer these traits as it is stressful for them and could be dangerous for their owners, family, and other dogs if it escalates.
Fear and anxiety are the root cause of possessive and aggressive behavior for most things, especially food. Food is a high priority to a dog, and they may feel like they must guard and protect their food from being taken away from them. This will only get worse if you punish them or tell them off for this behavior. Instead, you need to use dog training to teach them that they will always have a daily supply of yummy dog food and they never have to worry about going hungry.
You need to stop your puppy or adult dog from feeling like they need to guard their food. They need to feel confident that no one will take food away from them permanently or that there is only so much food to go around. For example, if you bring a rescue into a home that already has another dog, the rescue dog may think that they need to guard the food against the other dog. With the proper training and a routine, the new rescue dog should realize there is plenty of food to go around.
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There are different triggers for different dogs, so that the dog training might differ, but here are some examples of what you can do to show your dog that it does not need to be anxious and stressed about food.
Sometimes dogs can be possessive and aggressive if you are feeding them all together. For instance, they could think that another dog might come over and steal their food, or they might think that if they devour their food, they might be able to go and do the stealing. Either way, this is a stressful time for them.
If this is an issue, the long-term plan is for all the dogs in the home to eat together, which will be easier for you. An excellent way to get to this point is to feed them at the same time in different rooms with the door shut, so they feel secure. Once they are happily eating this way. Feed them in separate rooms but with the doors open, then feed them in the same room but with a barrier or with you stood in between them and then provided them in the same room without you being there. If you wait until all dogs are comfortable with each stage before moving to the next one, this is a very effective method.
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Even though you are the one that has given them the food, if you go away then come back to close, they might become aggressive against you because they fear you are going to take it off them. Or another family member could enter the room at feeding time and get too close. In this case, you need to train the dog that other people can get close to them at feeding time and there is nothing to worry about.
There will be an imaginary line in these cases where if you cross it, there will be trouble. To get over this, teach the dog that you returning is a benefit to them. Approach them and leave a couple of treats on the floor before you get too close for them to have once they have finished eating. Each time you feed them, do this but approach closer to them and the bowl of food each time. They will eventually perceive people coming to them as a potential benefit and not a problem.
Usually, with dog training, consistency, routines, and time are essential. However, some dogs, especially if they had some past abuse, may never feel comfortable feeding time. In these situations, especially, to begin with, don’t make feeding time a big deal, where they must stay in the same place eating out of the same bowl.
You could feed them by hand. You could give them the food in a range of puzzle toys or kongs. You can feed them in different rooms, feed them inside and outside, provide them with a range of dry, canned, and raw food. Mix it up so that it is not the same situation each time, which can distract them from their fears to eat in peace. The end goal should be to feed them in a “normal” routine eventually, in any case.
Every dog with possessive and aggressive behavior to food will have different triggers, so it is your job to identify these and build a sensible dog training plan to help them improve their behavior. It would help if you remembered that no dog wants to display bad behavior. They are doing it for a reason.