My dog bit me over food. How to train her to stop resource guarding?

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My dog tried to eat from the other dog plate so I tried to take the plate from her but she bit me in my hand and in my leg very hard and she continued eating now all the family is afraid from her how can I train her if I took something she will just leave it even if it is the food. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 1 month old

Dr. Leigh, DVM · Accepted Answer

Resource guarding in dogs can be a serious issue and it is ver concerning that your dog bit you. Below is a link with some taining ideas but you may need to get some professional help and have a dog trainer work with her. That is very dangerous if she is biting people! https://www.cesarsway.com/dog-behavior/food-aggressive/food-aggression-and-what-to-do-about-it

My dog bit me over food. How to train her to stop resource guarding?

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