Agree with JAck again. It depends on the dog. Machobear, Machabear, Mr.Machobuck, Sharapova, Miss MAchobuck...I can take thier bone or a raw slab of meat. Super Machobuck doesnt take kind to me taking and raw beef from his bowl. I can stick my hand in his kibble , and even remove a bone or chicken quarter..just dont mess with his BEEF