Why does my dog get aggressive and growl when I approach his bone?

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My dog showed extreme signs of aggression when we tried to get close to him while he had his Nylor dog bone. His teeth came out with vicious growling to the point he frightened us. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 1 year and 7 months old | 40 lbs

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is of course unacceptable behavior and it is called food aggression. This is usually corrected with appropriate training. I would highly recommend you consider reaching out to a dog trainer who can work with you in person to correct this. Best of luck!

Why does my dog get aggressive and growl when I approach his bone?

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