Why do three dogs fight over one bone when given three bones?

The same reason dogs will eat something they don't like: in order to stop another dog getting it. They are pack animals and within the pack, status counts. And a way of showing status is control of food. In the wild, the top wolves eat first. read more

It's all about domination with pack animals; even domesticated dogs still possess this attitude given their wild origins. Fighting for food and for females is their way of establishing dominance. read more

Still, some dogs won't try to break a bone but will gnaw on it and wear it down. Their tooth enamel is harder than bone so the gnawing action wears the tartar off the tooth without wearing down the enamel. So, for some dogs, bones can be a good part of the dental health program. read more

1. One dog keeps stealing the other dogs bone so he can have two for himself. 2. One dog keeps bothering the other dog after he’s finished with his bone. 3. One dog (or both) becomes aggressive in any scenario related to having and chewing bones. 4. read more