Today my 6 month old German shepherd growled at me while she had a new chew bone that she's never tried before. It was the very first time she's ever done something like that, she's never cared when it comes to toys or even if she runs in her crate with a shoe or sock. I've always been able to take them back with no reactions from her so I was really taken back. My first shepherd never ever was like that until she was super old. I have three kids and another on the way so I'm on edge with what exactly the best path forward to succeed is.
I tried the feeding her kibble from my hand and she refuses to eat it if the bowl is visible. If she can't see it she'll eat from my hand. I also spent time sitting next to her not touching her while she was chewing on the bone so she knew I wasn't going to take it but I just don't want to mess this one up.
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