Ha, I was about the say the same thing Stogey said! But you definitely don't want him to transfer that guarding to other things, so like crisp said, trade for treats. I've taught 'drop it' to our dogs so they spit out whatever is in their mouth and I don't take it directly from them. I used a clicker, gave a toy, took it, said the command then dropped it on the floor and treated. In just a few minutes they were spitting the toy out to get a treat. Not that I've ever taken away a bully stick, I intend them to have it as long as they want. But you're wise to be concerned about the growling and biting...that should never be allowed.
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