How do I solve my dog's food aggression toward other animals?

A couple of remedies I've heard of are playing a swap game, teaching "give" and "take", and just feeding in their crates. To do the swap, the dog can't be aggressive towards you. Start by giving him a bowl of kibble. Make him sit first. As you lower it towards the ground, say "wait". If he moves, raise the kibble higher, and say "sit-wait" again. Continue this until the bowl touches the ground and he is still sitting. Say "okay" and let him know it's okay to eat. After he's taken a couple of bites, take his bowl and replace it with a bowl of treats. Since having his food taken away brought upon something better, this may stop him from being so aggressive with his food. Otherwise, you may have to feed him in his crate. As for the toys, teach "give" and "take". Try to take one of his toys from him (again assuming he isn't aggressive towards you). Say "give" and if he gives it he gets a treat. If not, gently pry it from his mouth, again saying "give", and then treat. For the take part, give him the toy and say "take". He doesn't get a treat for taking though, he already got the toy :). Another thing that you could do is to teach your other dogs "leave it" so that they don't try to take each other's toys, or bother each other during dinner time. If none of this works, you will need to seek professional help from an animal behavioralist.

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How do I solve my dog's food aggression toward other animals?

My dog is generally a very nice dog. We were very careful when he was young that he didn't develop food aggression issues toward people, but it seems we failed to prevent him from developing these issues toward other animals. It's not just food either, but toys as well.

For example. If...

This is very natural behavior BUT DANGEROUS especially if young children are around and unaware that the dog is snacking. YOU MUST take control and let the dog know that YOU CONTROL the food and toy supply. Practice with a toy in your hand and punish verbally any aggression. Feed the dog early in the day when he's more docile, making sure you stay close and talk to him while he eats, so he knows no ones takin' nummers away.

You may need to get professional help if he worsens, but you can try correcting it yourself. I'm not sure if it'll work but you can try this method. Put a leash on your dog and have treats. Have someone else put a leash on another dog and bring him close. Keep feeding your dog treats. If your dog acts aggressivly, give a firm no and a tug on the leash. Have the other person back up a little until your dog's not growling or snapping. When your dog's focusing on you and not the dog, have the other person take a few steps closer. When your dog starts to growl, even a little one, give a firm no and gentle tug on the leash. Don't give him treats until he's calm. Hopefully that'll work. If not, you may need to find a trainer to work with him. Good luck!

I had a sheltie like this. Little teeny thing, but a rottie when it came to these issues. I fed her alone in my room while I watch, with the door shut as she'd wear herself out guarding her bowl otherwise. This also works with treats/toys. Separate Mr J/H from the others... a little time out in another room, while you play and treat the other pets. . Then swap and take him out for some play/treat time with you. Meanwhile, you can work on some behavior therapy once you have the time out room established. First teach him to "Drop!" if you haven't already. If he's not food aggressibve towards you, reach in his mouth behind the ball and pry out the ball as you say "Drop!". [If he is, just put him away with the ball in his mouth and skip this part.] If it falls out, lots of praise and hugs! Practice until he's good at this, then, when they are all together, introduce the ball. When he grabs it and gets territorial, remove him to his room... say "No! Drop!", take him and lead him away. Then let him out after a little while and if he's calm, try playing with the ball again. He should learn this pretty quickly as dogs tend to want attention and learn the best way to get it really fast if you are consistent.

I've 4 dogs. Initially, my youngest Huskies behave very well like if another dog were to snatch her foods, she just walk away (& let them eat (learn from my Schnauzer).

After mixing a few times with my Beagle (Beagle pick up the bad habits from my pinscher), she is now like my 2 others dog. Dogs can pick up other dogs habit.

Is dangerous for you as you really need to watch him closely. I guess you need to send him to a training school.

You should bring him to a professional trainer. And I don't mean Petsmart. A good one is Man's Best Friend. You really need to get this problem resolved before it escalates into food aggression towards people/children.

Play with your dogs,

Love them, and walk them a lot.