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My dog bites without warning or growl. How can I stop this behavior?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

I'm asking on behalf of my freind who has a pug she wants to know how to get him to stop biting he bites unprovoked and without warning he doesn't bark he just walkes up to Someone pretends he wants to lick or sniff then bites with no warning or cause how can she get him to stop he doesn't even growl he's a sneaky little buger

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Answered By Bette Isacoff

Dog Trainer

Published on April 9th, 2017

It is important to determine whether this dog has an inherently bad temperament, or whether this is behavior-based. Your friend should ask the vet for a referral to a behavior specialist in the area who can work with her and the dog.

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