Food aggression is learned behavior, even though it can occur as early as when your puppy is still with his littermates.
The behavior of protecting food from intruders can be observed in the dog’s ancestor, the wolf. An alpha wolf will defend his food against pack members.
Most dogs are simply scared that their owners will take their food away from them. Early signs are when your dog goes into another room to eat his treat or bone.
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There are a few steps that you can take immediately once your puppy arrives at his new home.
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To prevent and solve the food aggression you can start hand feeding your dog. This will improve your bond and show your dog that you are the source of food.