My 3-month-old puppy doesn't bark. Is this normal or a concern?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 29 days old
My 3 month old puppy hasn't barked since he was born . His siblings bark but he hasn't barked since. What is wrong ?
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Published on August 30th, 2016
Nothings wrong. Some pets just don't bark really. It doesn't mean he is sick or that there is anything medically wrong with him. He is just a really calm dog that doesn't feel the need to bark. And likely as he gets older he will bark every now and again, but it seems this just isn't in his nature and he is content with life.
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Published on November 21st, 2018
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Some dogs really just do not bark much which is great. He is also very young so I am suspicious that he will start barking soon. I do not think that you need to do anything about this or worry too much about it. Good luck!
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