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Originally Posted by brunie's mom  I think it is a bad idea for him to be "free feeding". 
Free feeding often encourages dogs with bad food behaviours to guard their food. 
I would find him a secure, safe spot in your home to give him his food...
I also don't think you other dog should be close by while he is eating
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Dogs should not be poked, hugged or loved while eating....just let them eat...end of story. 
Your dog may not like other dogs at this stage of the game...and he may never like them,
Gina |
What do you consider an unsafe place? What do you consider a safe distance from the other dog As an elder I have the right to touch and reassure my dogs while they are eating. I also have the right to take the food away or eat it myself (although I wouldn't do that) At this point he now prefers for me to be close by him while he eats and will stop eating if I walk out of the room. He went from I don't want anyone near me to I want you near me. He is learning to eat with the pack and is learning to enjoy it.
[b]He likes other dogs, but he is intimidated by them. (although he is getting better) The breeder took him away from the mother way too early (4 weeks), He missed 6 weeks of his socialization education as I didn't get him til 10 weeks. He was allowed to guard his food before I even got him.
I don't want to deprive him of the joy of the essential socialization activity such as play. Even though he was deprived of his education in his youth, He is a good boy and he deserves his education in his adult hood. I understand that its harder, but its worth it in the end.