Re: [pyrnet] Puppy growled over a dea mouse - response?

["Amy Bailey" <newbailey@comcast.net>]

My family had a bad experience with a Malamute who was sometimes food
possesive so I have always had my fingers in my dogs' mouths as early and
often as possible.  I start reaching into the food bowl while the dog is
eating, especially if it is a treat, and take out a piece or two when they
are puppies and repeat throughout their lives.  I also lift their lips and
"check" their teeth while I am patting them at random times.  I sometimes
brush their teeth too, but not as often as the dentist would say is
appropriate.  This way they are accustomed to interference and accept it,
not quite the same as giving up the dead mouse, but at least when you reach
in for it, the dog is used to your hand being in his mouth.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Linda J. Anderson" <nightsky@direcway.com>
To: "Pyrnet" <pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2005 9:59 AM
Subject: [pyrnet] Puppy growled over a dea mouse - response?


> Ok.. the new pup has been great (12 weeks old today).  But last night when
> my husband was walking him, he picked up a dead mouse and when Jon went to
> take it away, the pup seriously growled at him!  I dont want to be
paranoid,
> but I also don't want any kind of food agression or anything starting up.
> Since he is a pup, should we roll him on his back when we say "No"?  He is
> free fed, so really not opportunity to have him "wait" for that food.
>
> Thanks
> Linda Anderson
> Night Sky Farm
> nightsky@direcway.com
>
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