Puppy Care
MOUTHING, Part 2#/Title#
Mouthing is normal behavior for a puppy. However, some puppy owners worry that, instead of having a mouthing issue, they really have an aggression issue. How can you tell the difference? Here are some signs that you may be deal
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MOUTHING, Part 2#/Title#
Mouthing is normal behavior for a puppy. However, some puppy owners worry that, instead of having a mouthing issue, they really have an aggression issue. How can you tell the difference? Here are some signs that you may be dealing with something more serious than normal puppy mouthing.
If your puppy growls, snaps, or bites you when you reach for her food bowl.
If your puppy growls, snaps, or bites you when you try to take a toy away from her. This also may occur only with toys that your puppy finds to be of high value. For example, she may willingly give up a tennis ball but growl when you try to take away a pig's ear or rawhide chew.
If your puppy growls, snaps, or bites you when you try to get her off the furniture.
If your puppy growls, snaps, or bites you when you try to pick her up.
If your puppy does any of these things, seek the assistance of a professional dog trainer or applied animal behaviorist. This behavior will not get better on its own; in fact, it could get much worse.
What if your puppy starts biting at your pants leg or jumping up on you
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