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How to train my 9-month Lab mix puppy who bites, barks, and runs away?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 9 months and 4 days old | 45 lbs

My dog has problems with nipping when he is playing with my children. He also runs away outside sometimes, we keep him on a leash but sometimes he gets away from us and he doesn't come. He also barks and growls at new people which is unusual since he is still puppy. i was just hoping you could give me some tips with training him to be less aggressive and more obedient. He is male and about nine months old, he is a Labrador mix.

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Published on April 9th, 2017

Poor Junior sounds like he is fearful and poorly socialized. Please check out this fantastic behavior website that has a ton of free information on properly socializing your puppy as well as teaching him bite inhibition and proper play technique: dogstardaily.com. Good luck!

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