My Dog Bites Me When I Give Her A Treat!

My Dog Bites Me When I Give Her A Treat!
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Do you ever lovingly share a bite of your food with your dog, or offer her a treat for a job well done, only for her to bite your fingers?

I’ve realized that there’s a few ways to stop this from happening, and that it’s only partially a training or self-control related issue.

Why Small Dogs Snatch Treats

When I’m giving Cow and Matilda a treat from the kitchen counter, Cow always takes hers gently with the softest mouth, while Matilda snatches it up like a shark.
Lindsay Pevny
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