When a Theft Is Underway

If your dog already has the prize, do not chase. A chase turns it into a thrilling game of keep-away and teaches the dog to gulp stolen food down fast so you can't get it back. Instead, stay calm and trade: cheerfully offer something even better, like a piece of real chicken, and swap it for what they grabbed. You keep the peace, protect your dog from eating something risky, and avoid making the next theft more exciting.