Lorraine Michuda Webboard User Reg: 12-12-2008
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This week I began raw feeding with chicken quarters. All dogs have their own kennel which has space inside and outside that is separated by chain link fence. All are fed in their own kennel. Last night I fed Buddy (7 year old lab) and Cody (1 year Rottie) each a leg/thigh section. Buddy, who is much larger than Cody was given an extra thigh but after he ate the leg/thigh section he began to carry the extra thigh both inside and outside. At times he would drop it on his pallet next to the fence that separated he and Cody and begin to growl when she came near the fence. I observed this behavior for quite some time and witnessed several unbridled all out growling and barking matches between these two.
Any thoughts on why: A) Buddy would not finish his second piece of meat and B) Why Buddy is exhibiting this dominant behavior?
Since he wasn't eating the meat I took it away. He did not exhibit any aggression toward me.
Tracy Collins Webboard User Reg: 10-09-2008
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Raw food is a high-value (to the dog) item. A dog that might not otherwise have resource-guarding issues with a toy or bowl of kibble might exhibit resource guarding with a raw chicken leg.
Sounds to me like Buddy was saving his extra for later, and was telling Cody to back off. IMO, you did the right thing by taking away the meat.
I think it's a good rule that dogs, regardless of what they are fed, are given a set amount of time to eat. If the food's not gone in 2 minutes (or pick your own time) the bowl is picked up. Sorry, mealtime is over.
Assuming you don't want it to continue, inter-pack agression like this little episode of resource guarding is up to you to control. Tell Buddy to knock it off. All the food belongs to YOU. If he wants any of it, he has to behave.
Lorraine Michuda Webboard User Reg: 12-12-2008
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Thank you both for the response.
I am not used to hearing Buddy growl or see his teeth in an aggressive manner and was startled at first. I had wondered if the aggression would escalate if I don't intercede and keep the pack calm.
Your feed back helps me know my thoughts about this subject are on the right track.
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Raw feeding and growling
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