honestly, i wouldn't recommend this either. it gives the total wrong impression, and if you tried to explain why you do it, most people won't believe you. also, i know with axle the second you put a muzzle on him he flips and THEN he starts acting very aggressive/agitated which causes a whole other problem. with him acting that way over trash, it very might well be he's hungry, but with his meal being interrupted he might think it's going to "go away" eventually, so he's spazzing out about that, and trying to "prepare." just a thought. with the walking, and eating trash. have you tried putting his collar further up on his neck? if you put it right behind his ears and keep the leash without slack, you have complete control over his head, and he won't be able to put it down to take up food. this would also keep him by your side. not sure if it would help with pulling though. the GL will help with the pulling and the control over his head though, just be careful b/c a wrong fit can lead to him wiggling out of it. i agree with luvmymal on taking the bowl away, this could cause you to get bit and if he's acting like this i don't see how it could help. if he wasn't acting protective i could see, but not agressive. like i said, we hold our bowls, and even diesel who was very resource protective, has given in to us, and trusts us now. we took the time to build that trust up, with taking the bowl away you break that trust right away, so giving him the treat IMHO makes no lead way. just my opinion, i know everyone is entitled to their own.