Shadow must learn that while he may feel like a ravenous wolf, when taking something tasteful from a humans hand, he must be gentle. Mom was feeding him a few potato chips and he lunged at her hand like he hadn't eaten in months and snatched the chip. I am finding that when I offer his an ice cube, apparently a luxury to him, he grabs it away suddenly, like he is stealing it.
Maybe its cute to watch (when its not YOUR hand) but I can see where he scares his benefactor. I personally don't feel any fear at all; we straightened out the "Big dog/little dog thing" months ago. I don't hurt him and he associates me with his daily meals, so I believe I'm safe (and bigger).
I do try to socialize him at meal times. When he gobbles his first several mouth fulls, I pet him and tell him he is a good dog and to eat his dinner. He is NOT a reluctant or picky eater, I love his enthusiasm, its been great to watch him grow from a small puppy to a healthy and strong dog. When we go for a run, he is pulling me as fast as he can. Soon, he'll be even bigger and stronger. He has such a love of life; he gives me paws to remember how blessed my life is. We both have grown closer over this past year. He came into my life in October last year. I've enjoyed all of it. I sure hope he would say the same
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