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How to stop my 3-month-old puppy from aggressive growling at family?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Hi my puppy is 3 and a half months old, he keep growling at my kids and partner, not like the typical playful growl he's been doing, it sounds like a nasty long growl

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 11th, 2020

I strongly recommend you consult with a professional, in-home dog trainer. You need a trainer to come to your house and see the behavior and the interaction of all the family members with the puppy. This is your best bet. Aggression problems need special care and it is not recommended that you try to correct this on your own. You may give him the wrong signals and make him worse. This needs to stop before he hurts someone.

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