Why does a dog growl while eating: experts explain the pet's behavior

04.06.2024 22:36

Some people find it touching when a dog behaves aggressively while eating.

Other owners begin to worry about their safety and the health of other curious pets.

But first, it is worth initially figuring out why the dog growls while eating, experts note. It is quite possible that the animal can be influenced.

What could be the reason for the dog's behavior?

The dog is used to fighting for food

Some dogs that are adopted from the street may not adapt to normal living conditions right away. Sometimes the dog thinks that he still has to fight for his food.

Over time, this habit will pass if the dog feels safe.

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However, it is not only street dogs that can behave like this. Sometimes the breeder does not monitor how the puppies fight for food. In this case, the pet can also show aggression at home. Over time, it should pass.

The dog is dominant

But this situation is much more complicated: the dominant dog considers itself the main one. Such behavior is difficult to correct. Often the owners themselves are to blame.

We allow our pets too much, which results in their understanding of hierarchy being disrupted.

Earlier we talked about whether dogs can eat grass .

Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor

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  1. What could be the reason for the dog's behavior?
  2. The dog is used to fighting for food
  3. The dog is dominant