I'll have to try and search it out, but someone a while back posted this exact question, and some, including Carrie gave some great advice. If I remember, it was a case of "leave them be!" A dog with a bone is naturally going to be very protective as they "do their thing." I think Carrie said that this was normal, expected behavior. But, when they start "guarding" their goody, ignore them, walk away, and leave them alone. My Star is very "greedy" with her bones; even trying to capture Cody's when she's not looking and steal away with them both! I give them their bones outside, several yards apart, and leave them be. I am though, able to go up to either of them and take it away if I want to. I started doing that when they were very young; that and putting my hand in their food bowl as they ate as puppies, so neither is food protective. Of course, you must be very careful with dogs and bones children around if Josie is very protective. Not knowing better, they may try to approach, touch the bone, etc. I don't think I'm being much help here! But, I'm trying to remember what Carrie wrote. I think the best thing to do would be to gvie her her bone to enjoy in privacy! Hopefully others will post soon! It's Sunday, and people usually start posting later in the evening!