My dog growls near food. How do I stop this food aggression?

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How do I teach a dog to not growl when someone gets close to his food?? Pet's info: Dog | American Bulldog | Male | neutered | 60 lbs

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

Food aggression is hard to break. You can give him small amounts out of your hand to teach him to take it easy and gently. You can place small amounts in the bowl and every time he acts like that, take the bowl away completely. Once he settles down and calms down, give it back and repeat the process until he learns to stop being protective over it. You can then progress towards larger amounts. Make sure if he has treats or bone, you practice the same behavior.

My dog growls near food. How do I stop this food aggression?

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