- May 11, 2013
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So Bean has become highly food aggressive, and I'm certain it's because she has anxiety over food due to Wobbles or something else always frightening her away from the food bowls. She also bites me whenever I have to remove something from her mouth because she thinks I'm stealing food away from her. Same thing when I hand her a treat, if I give her lettuce or something she has to tear bits off of, she'll bite me because she believes I'm simply keeping the food from her.
The problem is, I'm not sure how to fix it. I've already done the tried and true dog training methods for food insecurities, but it hasn't worked because, well, she's not a dog. Separating them isn't working because she'll still convinced I'm lording over her food, but I can't leave her alone because she'll squawk and chase after me!
Anyone else ever had this problem? I'm betting you out there with smaller flocks may see this more often since there isn't as much of a "herd mentality" or organized pecking order. I just want Bean to be happy and anxiety-free at mealtime.
The problem is, I'm not sure how to fix it. I've already done the tried and true dog training methods for food insecurities, but it hasn't worked because, well, she's not a dog. Separating them isn't working because she'll still convinced I'm lording over her food, but I can't leave her alone because she'll squawk and chase after me!
Anyone else ever had this problem? I'm betting you out there with smaller flocks may see this more often since there isn't as much of a "herd mentality" or organized pecking order. I just want Bean to be happy and anxiety-free at mealtime.
