My dog is scared of me after a food accident. What should I do?

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Yes i have a question TUX had a lil incident that i accidentally dripped some ice cream on the bottom of his paw. Directly after he was scared of me & now every time i eat anything he not the usual begging dog i know. Instead he affraid to be in the same room.he goes to hide behind someone any one besides me. Which is not his normal behavior. Will this continue or should i be concerned? I dont understand any of it. Please help... Thanks. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 2 years old | 40 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

I would not be concerned. Begging is not a good behavior for them to have anyway so you should actually be relieved. The best thing you can do is to ignore the behavior. Do not praise or scold as you are just reinforcing the behavior. Ignore him completely. He may or may not come around but it is not a worrisome behavior. If you are overly concerned you can always consult a professional dog trainer for assistance.

My dog is scared of me after a food accident. What should I do?

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