What a funny story! I could just see Bonnie's innocent eyes looking up at you thinking " Please don't look in my mouth, please don't look in my mouth" while she's trying very hard not to drool, or cough or choke on the hot dog in her mouth!! So funny! Thanks for sharing!!!!

When I first adopted Duncan, he was food aggressive to the point where he would snap at you if you tried to take something out of his mouth. Well, this was unacceptable behavior so we practiced in my bedroom every night for weeks on end with the "give" command. He won't drop it but I can reach in his mouth now to take it out w/ no fuss from him. Which actually is wonderful because he is very aggressive at the vet's office and will not let her near him. In order to check his teeth and gums, I have to hold his mouth open for her while she peers in from afar.

Ahh the joys of owning a large dog with issues!!! I wouldn't trade it for the world!!!!