Jordan,
I think you have gotten good replies here and I also think you already figured out the problem yourself! I would just reiterate that as nice and gentle as my dogs are, I would never do a "surprise" anything from behind when they have a bone! But I do want them to allow me to interrupt their chewing, anytime I please! The only time I have ever even seen Lilly growl or snap was at my mom's little Boston Terrier when he tried to take her bone. She would let me take anything out of her mouth, but I always approach from the front, and let her know what I'm doing! You probably just startled him approaching from behind.

Glad you feel better!

Logan

[ August 13, 2001: Message edited by: Logan ]