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Dog Aggression?

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I picked Duncan up from the vet this morning after being neutered and we came home and took a nap. ( I worked nights) Well when I gave him a bone to keep him entertained, he was acting aggressive towards stella and she was keeping her distance. when I went to take it away he attacked me and tried to bite me. I'm wondering if he is out of sorts from the anesthesia or the fact that he lost his manhood? He doesn't act in pain at all, he is quite hyper. Anyway, he kept doing the attacking to my husband and myself. i hope this isn't a problem brewing. I can't handle another dog with psych issues, stella is a scardy dog (part shar pei). Any one have any experience in this?
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Emma and Doris
It's natural for a dog to guard his food and bones - it's a must from the wild.
Some owners can live with that, it's just to let him be when he's eating. But it's a problem if he steals something he's not supposed to have. You should be able to get that away from him.
I've always giving them things by hand, holding it for them, taken it away and looked at it and giving it back. That way they get used to it, and none have been agressiv towards me regarding food and bones.

I'm sure Mike can find a lot of links for you - if he's around.
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