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Odd Eating Behaviors

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Hi everyone,

Our 14 month old intact male GSD Wilson has been showing some behaviors related only to eating for the last few months.

He knows to sit and wait for the OK before he starts eating, but sometimes he gets a little obsessed with this validation. Not every time, but on occasion he will seek out others in the house for more "OK"s, or need to hear it several times.
Next, while eating he has never actually growled or snarled or bared his teeth. However on occasion if we approach the back end of him he will make this strange rumble-y almost moan sound.
Lastly, on the occasions he makes that sound he will sometimes also sprinkle a few drops of urine as well.

Are these behaviors food fear/aggression? Wilson is and has always been an only dog. We have always tried to keep him comfortable with us around him and his food while eating to prevent problems in the future. We don't want him to fear that his food will be taken from us so we don't ever take it away, but we do touch him/pet him/put our hands by the food while he eats.

Any suggestions on what we should do differently? Thank you!
 
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