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Originally Posted by KameronRenzo  she knows im the boss trust me, she listens to every snap....we are just having this one problem with the high valued items....do you guys think the trade it actions is the way to go?... |
Definately. From the first day I brought my pup home I have been playing that trade game for high value items. In addition to getting some yummy treats when he was chewing on a bone after I took it away, he also got the bone back! Gary now likes to chew on things and "share" them with me. I bet he is hoping that I'll give him some extra goodies.
As far as his food dish goes, I do not pet him or lift up his dish when he is eating. I just go by and tell him what a good boy he is and drop some treats into his bowl. I definately think he would have no problem with me petting him (okay he doesn't, I have tried it before but I don't do it all the time
) and I can even tell him to sit while he is eating. Usually he just eagerly looks at me, because I might be adding extras to his food!
I think those things I have been doing have prevented my dog from even learning how to guard/protect anything lol.