www.PositivelyMannered.com Prevent aggression around food in your adult dog through proper puppy training. Teach your puppy that people being near their food bowl is a good thing. Do this by having it predict high value food rewards. Do a couple of exercises during one to two meals a day then let puppy eat in peace. When you take your puppy’s dish away add something special. Have as many adults and children as you can work with your puppy on these exercises.
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