Quote Originally Posted by goshawkr View Post
I am sure you can - but it is far easier said than done. At least, if you believe its a catastrophe to get caught. Personally, I am more in the camp with Paul, and I dont even bother trying to hide the association at all.
It seems to me that it is best for them to have you there while they eat from the start. I also continue feeding them tidbits by hand while they eat their main course. Later on in training, they are already used to you playing with their feet and handing them morsels and helping them get the best parts off the carcass, so they don't get all mantly and protective of their food.