How to handle my German Shepherd's food aggression towards small dogs?

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Our 10 month old German shepherd, Max, is very aggressive with his possessions, especially food, toward our senior chihuahuas, Baylee and Bruizer. We brought him home when he was 8 weeks and doesn't seem to be getting any better. At his current weight of 111 lbs, I'm afraid Baylee and Bruizer could be seriously injured if not killed. Do you have any suggestions? I'm thinking seriously of giving him to a family that doesn't have other pets Thank you. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | neutered | 10 months and 6 days old | 110 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

If you would like to keep Max, I strongly urge you to get him into a professional behavioral expert to work on his aggression. German Shepherds are very strong willed dogs, and need extensive training. Do not allow him alone at all with your chihuahuas for their safety. I would not pass him onto another family without training first, as if he's this aggressive with his possessions, I would be quite concerned this aggression could be directed toward a child that may try to touch one of his toys. Speak to his vet now about a referral to a professional behavioral expert.

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