My puppy growls and barks aggressively at people and dogs. What to do?

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We've been noticing that our 4 month old Scottie pup is showing a bit of growling/barking in an aggressive tone when he first comes across neighbors , other dogs etc. We certainly don't want this to turn into a constant or aggressive behavior. We just had to put down our 7 year old scottie in Nov, and he was the most delightful and friendly dog we have ever owned. Everyone loved our boy and we want this new little boy to be welcomed and friendly with everyone he meets. Any suggestions? Pet's info: Dog | Scottish Terrier | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 30 days old | 13 lbs

Stacey Anstaett, DVM · Accepted Answer

At his age, it may be fear aggression that is driving the behavior. The more you can socialize him and reward appropriate behavior from him the better. Here is an article with great advice on doing just that. https://www.animalhumanesociety.org/behavior/socializing-your-dog Here's some great information about aggression in dogs, explaining the different types of aggression, and giving you advice on how to help the behavior. https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/dog-care/common-dog-behavior-issues/aggression Good information on introducing dogs: https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/introducing-new-dogs I hope thats helpful for you! I'm sorry for your recent loss, and I hope Laddie III brings you all joy for many years to come. Thank you for asking PetCoach!

My puppy growls and barks aggressively at people and dogs. What to do?

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