It is the nature of living things to protect food, especially impure animals. Since they often eat without finishing a meal, they are afraid that others will take away their food when eating. If even a dog that he raised by himself protects his food when eating, the poop scraper will feel very sad. In fact, the dog's food protection can be improved through training.

Protecting food is a way of survival

Humans are also animals that protect food. In ancient times, our ancestors also relied on various backward weapons to repel various wild beasts and protect their food. It's just that now there is enough food, so there is no need to fight with one's life (although there are still areas of extreme poverty).

Carnivorous animals have the instinct to protect food. But in the prairie where water is scarce, everyone suddenly changes their attitude and gathers around the pond to drink water in peace. No one thinks that this water source is mine and they have to fight to get it.

Therefore, food protection is sometimes a matter of the dog's concept. It feels that this is my thing and you are not allowed to take it. And the person who caused it to think like this might be its owner.

Owners are the inducement for dogs to protect their food

You make it feel like you are the waiter in the restaurant. If you are eating and the waiter takes away your delicious food without saying a word, you will definitely get angry and catch the waiter or complain to the manager. Dogs do the same thing. They growl to warn and use their sharp teeth to protect their food. It's just that this bloody form makes people uncomfortable.

When a dog chews vigilantly, he sees his owner as nothing more than a waiter. What is incredible is that these owners still think that they are the owners of their dogs.

Preparation before food protection training

In fact, dogs' food protection is mostly due to the unclear status relationship between the owner and the dog. Therefore, dogs that guard their food are generally accompanied by various other problems. Even if it’s a toy, you can’t get it back if it goes into a dog’s mouth.

Since many are status issues, a correct relationship needs to be established before food protection can be corrected. It's like taking it home for the first time, setting rules for the dog in many aspects, and then starting food protection training.

Introductory version of food protection training:

1. Hold the dog bowl and let the dog sit quietly on the ground and wait. The purpose of letting the dog sit on the ground is not to make it command, but to calm it down.

2. Grab a handful of dog food, put it in your hand, and put the dog bowl down. Put it in front of the dog? Yes, put it at your feet! Squat down slowly and don’t move too fast, otherwise the dog will be very excited. Once your dog shows signs of excitement, start over and go back to square one. Why put it at your feet? The main reason is to make the dog feel that the food is within the owner's protection range and is the owner's thing.

3. Issue instructions,Let the dog eat.

4. Add dog food. When the dog finishes eating and licks its mouth, put the dog food on your hand into the dog bowl. Let the dog see you put the dog food.

If the dog eats calmly and there are no abnormalities, you can gently pet the dog's body the next time you eat. Connect the dog’s pleasure in eating with people.

Not every dog ​​needs enhanced training, and owners can choose according to their own situation and that of their dog.

Enhanced version of food protection training: What you exchange is better

1. The owner takes the snacks that the dog likes more and uses the snacks to attract the dog. Before the dog has eaten, the owner reaches for its dog bowl with the other hand and says the command at the same time. Give the dog a treat when you take away the dog bowl. After it has finished eating, return the dog bowl to it immediately, and then the owner stays aside and ignores it. Repeat this training for a few days before moving on to point two.

2. Hide the snack behind your back so that the dog cannot see it. Say the command and immediately touch the dog basin with your hand. Give the snack to the dog immediately after touching it. Repeat this training for a few days before moving on to point three.

3. Say the command first, then immediately take away the dog bowl, and then take out the snacks from behind.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. If your dog is still young, then hurry up and train it. An adult dog that protects food is almost the same as a madman with a knife.

In addition, the status issue mentioned above is not about letting the dog live under the violence of the owner. Rather, it is expected that the owner can establish certain rules. Pampering will only destroy a dog. There is no point in using violence to disturb the dog's meal. When a dog eats something dangerous, the owner can stop it promptly and effectively, which is the purpose of food protection training. That’s it for dog food protection training. The most important thing to train a dog is patience. I hope you can take the trouble to correct the dog’s mistakes and make the dog become obedient.