Re: ---Dog Question?
Be VERY careful when you do the pulling food away from him while he eats.
I was watching a friend's dog and he almost bit my hand off when I tried to move his food bowl.
And, if I remember right, they can't do a rabies test unless they've put the animal to sleep. I could be wrong though. Has he had rabies shots???? I doubt its rabies especially if the poor doggy got beat up by other dogs. How old is he? You said he's an outside dog, did he get socialized as a puppy?
Sorry for all the questions. This sounds more like a behavior problem than a rabies problem though. . . but that's just my opinion. Just be very careful if you decide to move his food bowl.