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Why is my 8-week-old lab puppy barking, growling, and snappy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 4 days old | 11 lbs

Recently got an 8 week old red fox lab, we have had her a week now she always barks and grows at me, she dosent interract with anyone if you try to play she just moves away. She's been quite snappy lately too

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on August 10th, 2019

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! These types of behavior can improve though this does require in person training with the help of a qualified dog trainer. I would encourage you to contact a dog trainer that can work with you and Bailey in person to really take care of this behavior. The sooner these behaviors are dealt with, the more likely it is that you can improve and resolve them. Good luck and have a great day!

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