My 2-month-old puppy is aggressive and bites. Is this normal behavior?

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my dog tends to get a little aggressive and bites , is that normal for his age ? ( just turned 2 months ) . Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | 2 months and 3 days old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Yes it can be normal at this age, but you have to stop the behavior now or it will get worse as Capi gets older. Unfortunately, this is a serious problem - aggressive behavior like this (assuming it's true aggression and not rough play) is very abnormal in such a young puppy. To have the best chance of growing up to be relatively normal, puppies like this need early behavioral intervention from a professional. I would strongly recommend making an appointment with a veterinary behaviorist as soon as possible for a in-person evaluation of your puppy. He/she can give you a much better idea of whether this issue is "fixable", in the sense of having a relatively normal dog when he grows up. They will also help you put together a step-by-step training plan to work on the problem, and give you very specific management instructions to make sure everyone stays safe. You can search for a behaviorist in your area here: www.dacvb.org

My 2-month-old puppy is aggressive and bites. Is this normal behavior?

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