I am taking this as a rescue dog. a stray found and brought to a facility, they go through lots of stuff before being released to a private owner. or should. the last test for a dog in such a place is the food test. its the last test, after weeks of being there they should be relaxed. I would not except a dog that did not pass that one. esp a big dog. to be released.
SHOULD I GIVE THIS GUY A CHANCE??
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I see your point. It depends on a lot of stuff.
For me a dog that lets everybody take its food away is a dog without character, ergo, a potentially dangerous dog ( through fear ).
It also depends whether you have children. I have raised mine ( 7 ) among big mollossers, and not one child of mine would ever dream of touching a dog eating.
But then again dogs are not in the house. They are outside. They do not come in, so, in reality, it is just me or whoever is in charge that needs to be able to take the food dish away.
It depends on a lot of stuff, really. Some people should do the couch test, to ascertain whether the dog leaves the sofa when asked
But i see your point, Pops.
For me a dog that lets everybody take its food away is a dog without character, ergo, a potentially dangerous dog ( through fear ).
It also depends whether you have children. I have raised mine ( 7 ) among big mollossers, and not one child of mine would ever dream of touching a dog eating.
But then again dogs are not in the house. They are outside. They do not come in, so, in reality, it is just me or whoever is in charge that needs to be able to take the food dish away.
It depends on a lot of stuff, really. Some people should do the couch test, to ascertain whether the dog leaves the sofa when asked
But i see your point, Pops.
I like the idea of the food test. Itd put me at ease with taking in a new dog. Thanks pops
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I think that any dog in a shelter can and will flunk tests ....... some dogs just don't have manners and were not previously trained.. I for one do not put all my eggs in one basket.. thinking if he fails this.. then he is not for me.. I think all of them deserve a chance away from that horrid environment.......... then test them..or forgive them for their short comings which I would do.I see your point. It depends on a lot of stuff.
For me a dog that lets everybody take its food away is a dog without character, ergo, a potentially dangerous dog ( through fear ).
It also depends whether you have children. I have raised mine ( 7 ) among big mollossers, and not one child of mine would ever dream of touching a dog eating.
But then again dogs are not in the house. They are outside. They do not come in, so, in reality, it is just me or whoever is in charge that needs to be able to take the food dish away.
It depends on a lot of stuff, really. Some people should do the couch test, to ascertain whether the dog leaves the sofa when asked
But i see your point, Pops.
I just think he wants to make sure that his 8 year old beloved Chihuahua (and member of the family) isn't going to be put in harms way. I have a small Chihuahua and would like to know I did everything possible to vet a new dog I was potentially going to adopt. (But I also foster dogs and try to get them acclimated or re-acclimated to being in a home environment, potty training, basic obedience, etc.) Once you are confident that the new dog isn't aggressive towards pets or people, than sure, like previously posted...give the dog a chance. The bond that forms when training a rescued dog can be as rewarding as raising a puppy, but without having to deal with puppy needs (ergo - more time enjoying the dog than cleaning up after it) But Good Luck, he has a sweet face and I would imagine your Chihuahua misses her big buddy and would love to have a new pal to boss around, lol 
I'd get the dog, supervise like a hawk and train him to act the way you want him to. Every dog can learn and ultimately they all want to please the person who cares for them. With guidance and care the situation is controllable. Do it, the boxer is awesome.
He looks great. I'd try him out our pups are both gonna be 12 this year.
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