Worried about your dog’s behavior at mealtime? Take this short 8-question quiz to get a better idea of where your dog stands. It only takes about 90 seconds.
For each question, choose the answer that best describes your dog’s behavior during meals or when food/treats are present:
Does your dog eat much faster or gulp their food when you or family members walk nearby?
Does your dog freeze, go completely still, or stop eating when someone approaches the bowl?
Have you noticed “whale eye” (showing the whites of the eyes while keeping their head down)?
Does your dog growl, give a hard stare, or curl their lip when you walk past or get close during meals?
Does your dog stiffen their body or try to block the bowl with their body when someone comes near?
Has your dog ever lunged, snapped, air-snapped, or attempted to bite when someone reached toward their food or bowl?
Does your dog guard food from other dogs or pets in the household?
Do you feel anxious, hesitant, or unsafe approaching your dog while they are eating?
