I have a Brittany that is 2 years old. When she was 3 months old I gave her a small rawhide bone and she loved it. I went to take it from her and she got very protective if not viscous! She would growl when I would get close and even snap at me. I stopped giving her rawhide because of this and when she got a little older I decided to try a treat called a buffalo stick and when given them to her same behavior. Long story short any type of meaty treat ex: pigs ears, buffalo sticks, etc. she had this very protective behavior (she turned into a different dog). I stopped giving her anything other then a nylabone here and there. Tonight I decided to try a treat called knuckles. I gave it to her and she did okay with it, as I got close to her she acted a little protective so instead of reaching down with my hand I waived my foot in front of her and sure enough she snipped at me.
Does anyone have any advice what to do? I could just not give her these treats, but she loves them and I would like for her to chew on things to clean her teeth.
She is an awesome dog and she is absolutely the best in all other aspects. It's just weird why she can't enjoy these treats without having this behavior.
Thanks in advance.
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