Yes, free feeding can encourage food aggression since the dog doesn't have to "work" to earn meals. But if you have no grandkids that level is usually not a problem. I can take food or a rawhide away from every dog but I am an Alpha person to a dog so don't have problems.
Robin, Dobe Axel CGC, TT, German Pin Ranger CGC, TT, Chihuahuas Alice CGC and Monte CGC, foster Blue and MinPins HoneyB, and Brutus www.minpinrescue.org www.chi-rescue.com Http://chihuahua.rescueme.org/florida -------- Original message -------- Subject: [Chihuahuas] I just found out Gigi is food aggressive From: EmberlyF <leona2...@yahoo.com> To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com CC: I've had Gigi since she was 6 weeks old and she's a little over 2 now. She has never missed a meal or had to compete for food. She's always been an only pet. Last night I made her some baked chicken breast. I patted her head after giving it to her and she stiffed up and tried to bite me. I was shocked. She has never growled, barked, or bit. She is free feed so I've never seen this behavior. She takes food gently from my hand. I'm confused about this. I tried to recreate the moment and the second time I petted her she didn't growl, but did stiff up. Any advice? This is food aggression? Emberly
