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If your dog nudges the food dish before eating, and stares at you, acknowledge it, because it wants to know its okay.

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I can only dream this would happen with my beagles. they usually inhale anything edible and look up to say "what was that that just flew past my lips?"

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Because it had to compete for food from its litter mates. It is a submissive behavior trait.

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They sense a trap a make sure it will be safe to eat

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it creates a shield

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Q: Why do dogs push at their food with their food with their nose before eating it?
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