My 5-month-old puppy growls at my son and husband. What can I do?

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I have a 5 month old puppy that occasionally growls at my 12 year old son and husband. Should I be concerned? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 4 months and 20 days old | 10 lbs

Debi Matlack · Accepted Answer

I would take steps to curb this behavior. If you are her primary caregiver, have them take more of a role in her life. Have them feed her, play with her and be more interactive. Puppies do growl in play but it sounds like this isn't the case with her. The idea is to have whoever she seems to have an issue with become the people that good things come from. Treats, toys, play, even her food should be provided by them and therefore get her to trust them.

My 5-month-old puppy growls at my son and husband. What can I do?

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