There are several ways to do this and I will explain some of the ways that you can begin doing this.

1. Begin Young: It is important to start disciplining your pet when they are young; chances are if you let them get away with this type of behavior while they are small then it will escalate as they become older.

2. Make Them Wait: Never let them crowd you when you are trying to do something like give them food. Many dominant dogs will become very dominant when it comes to dealing with food.

I used to deal with growling all the time when I was trying to feed my dog. He would sit there and growl the entire time as I poured his food. However today he will sit patiently; (well maybe not so patiently) but he will wait for my command before he even tries to eat.

3. Obedience Classes: When I first started having problems I was against taking him to obedience classes because I did not believe that someone could help me solve the issues I was having. However I was wrong you have to be open to trying new methods of taking care of your family pet.

Never let them see that you are scared of them and if you are scared of your own pet; then you may want to consider getting a different one. Dogs who know that their owner fears them can cause serious and harmful damage.