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dog is food agressive :/2007-11-25 3:00:58

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It's normal for a dog to be food agressive. Even if it's not a stray. My dog growls whenever we come within 5 feet of him when he's eating because he doesn't want it taken away! Give her space and in time, she'll learn to love you and grow attached. She'll figure out soon enough that she's in good hands now, just give it some time and be very patient.

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You don't want to be nice when it comes to aggression. If you act timid or back down when she growls then she's going to think that you are the submissive dog in the pack and she is the alpha dog. I would make her sit everytime you feed her. That way she's knows that she has to follow your rules before she gets the food. Then progress to getting her to wait before she eats it (sit and stay). If she sits and starts to get up while you are putting the dish down stand up again with the dish and don't put it down until she is sitting and pay attention to you. You could also try to teach her that sometimes you want the food and it is yours. If you are just sitting watching tv have a bowl with some kibble in it. If she tries to get up and get it say firmly (not yelling) NO. And make a move towards her. In this way you are telling her that you are the alpha. When she is calm and relaxed around you and the food then you can give her a piece. Do this consistently over time and it should help. Don't give up on this though. I have a 4 month old puppy we got from the streets and he started that with me and with our other older dog and we took care of that fast and hasn't done it since.

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try to feed her with a fake hand and if she bites you just leave food all around the house and a couple days later try to feed her with the fake hand again repeat this process until she is comfortable and then try to feed her with your awn hand

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Some people would tell you that if your dog is food aggressive, she's dangerous and should be put to sleep. I don't agree with that. Since she's young as far as you know, there may be a way to train her NOT to be food aggresive. Speak with a reliable trainer. Ask the vet to recommend one.