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My 2-month-old German Shepherd puppy isn't barking. Is this normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 27 days old | 4 lbs

my puppy is almost 2 months and he literally have never barked yet. he make sounds when i prepare his food but never barks. this is even more confusing to me as he's a german shepherd. HE SHOULD BARK. is this a health problem? can dogs be dumb or mute too? and how can i fix this?

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

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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