My puppy barks, bites, and growls. Is it normal or due to confinement?

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Hello there, My puppy barks at me and sometimes tries to bite me when i touch him. Also he barks at me and growls at his toys. I can’t take him out yet as he has had his second vaccine just yesterday. Is it because he cant get out and is in the same apartment since one and a half months? Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 27 days old | 6 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

This is typical puppy behavior and he will likely continue this despite going outside and socializing. For the biting, you can use a spray bottle filled with water and lightly spray him in the face while saying "off". For the biting, if you hold your thumb under his tongue for a few seconds every time he bites it may deter him from biting. Provide plenty of toys such as long toys filled with treats to keep him occupied and lots of play time. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

My puppy barks, bites, and growls. Is it normal or due to confinement?

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