The grab and hold

So, 2 of our dogs got intout it today. The American Bulldog mix has to be watched over food. He attempted to snatch food from the others on a few occasions so hrs closely baby sat now. When I was bringing him into the house when he finished (we feed raw so they eat outside) he grabbed ahold of Halo's back. Typically he's fine if we're out there and will walk by no problem, I just stick him on a lead and bring him in. Obviously we'll be changing how things are done, either rotating him and the others or tying them while they eat.

Hopefully he learned his lesson because little halo took care of business. She got a good hold of him and put 4 holes in his face (one straight through the ear and into his cheek). She had a little scratch from where he first grabbed her but that's it. My break stick got its first use.

Obviously I don't want the pets fighting if we can help it, if it turns into an issue we'll deal appropriately. But I have to admit I was impressed with her ability to get loose from aND hang onto a dog twice her size while he was trying his damnedest to get her...and to come out basically unscathed.

The bf and us got into a debate after this, which is where the post comes in. I mentioned how he was dumb for not realizing she was quicker and had the typical APBT grip and hold. They rough house all of the time and she always gets the upper hand. He then said he hopes he doesn't learn it from her. Then we were going back and forth about whether that could be a learned thing or basically just what's there. I've seen many breeds scuffle and never saw another breed do it. Is it something that could be learned? Have you seen it happen? Part of me thinks his manhood was hurt that his 80lb dog got his ass handed to him by her (not that anybody wants the either dog hurt or fighting).

 

These are the kinds of posts that make one just shake their head.

The solution is simple:

DON'T FEED DOGS TOGETHER!.

 

Such a simple solution!And it works !

 

SMH...

 

Feeding separate also lets the dogs eat peacefully without worrrying about the other dog snatching it up. When they are done eating give them time to relax before putting them back together. JMO

 

Bad idea all I can say...and you can look for that again ,if fed together...not poking at you but sounds like you wanted to see that happen..lol

 

I'm not asking for a solution....I already said we weren't going to feed them together any more. Maybe read instead of being an ass? He's tried to steal food but hasn't since we've made sure to stand with him and bring him in when he's done.

 

I'm not trying to see it happen again, never was. I was simply giving back story (and even said we weren't feeding them together again) to why the topic came up. The actual debate we had was if the way the APBTS hold would ever be a learned behavior. I don't honestly care I'm not looking to throw the mutt in a pit. It was simply one of those instinct only or a possibly learnable behavior question. We go back and forth about random things like this all of the time just curiosity. Maybe this seems a little more "wrong" to wonder about than most things. Figured somebody here would have some idea as to if it was something other breeds could "learn". I don't think it is personally, and he does. Again....it was back story. First time they got into it and not going to let him out with the others when they eat....said I was planning on rotating them or tying him away from them.

 

Yes, they've been separate since so everybody is completely calm, cool, and collected. Not the first rodeo, I've had 2 dogs that hated each other in the past and crate and rotated.

 

It's instinctive not learned behavior. Wasn't being an ass was speaking the truth. I mean really, Who TF feed there dogs together. My 11 year old knows not to do that.

Lol that was me being a little bit of an ass. Lmfao....

 

Things like this happens from time to time when 2 dogs meet over nothing at all much less feeding time(that is if you allow them to interact and there the aggressive type). Looks like your husband sorta seen it coming.From the video you posted of her, I wouldn't trust her around other animals come feed time..pitty chick we live and learn...

 

I know a lot of people who feed their dogs together and depending on the dogs I've had mine together for the last 20 years without ever an issue minus a couple who had shown signs of food aggression or simply didn't like other dogs. But, I obviously know if they're having an issue it probably shouldn't happen any more....I shouldn't say obviously because there are people out there that the light is much too dim

 

Oh I've had those that love everybody except there's just something off about a particular dog. Is what it is, it happened. Other than the American bulldog mutt needing some flushing I'm not overly worried. I'm lucky in that she's never the aggressor. She's perfectly great with other dogs unless they want to be dumb.

Ha, and he fought with me about actually having to watch them. He thinks his dog has probably "learned his lesson and won't try going after her again" smh....if only it were that simple. He's a pretty dumb dog as it is, I'm sure that type of thought process is way out of his league :rolleyes: this is why I deal with the 3 dogs

 

Any dog with a performance type of lineage in them like pitbulls could possibly inherit some of those traits to some degree.
Food aggression is one of the most strongest of primal instincts......A food aggressive dog will also bite the hand that feeds them......even dogs that seem to tolerate other dogs around there food have there limits, you just dont know what will set them off.....its better to be safe then sorry and feed them separate, and make sure no children touch the dog while he is eating.......I am no different try and touch my food while I am eating and I will attack you. LMAO....if you are a female though I will be more linient and just dominate you. LMAOROTF

 

Its natural(the bite) its worked on in play as a puppy & strengthened through work, but its just part of their life