When they try to nurse, she growls first, then will follow with a quick attack meant mostly to scare them, even grabbing them in her entire mouth. The next growls are often heard by Mom at about 4 to 5 weeks when puppy’s teeth are emerging and she begins to wean them.
There is a lot of growling that happens and even mini fights that are all part of the pack socialization and developmental process. Early puppy growls come as form of play as soon as the pup’s eyes open and they begin to interact and frolic with each other. These pups are born in my home and I observe their interactions daily. When is growling ok and when is it NOT ok?Īs an AKC Breeder of Merit for Labrador Retrievers and German Shorthaired Pointers, I have raised my fair share of litters. Dogs growl in play, fear, others in challenge, some with warning that they are about to lash out. Growling is a clear form of communication. Growling is often a great way for dogs to communicate with each other, and puppies will most often growl at new owners since it comes from a form of play that was successful with their littermates.
Growling depends on the circumstance, why they growled, and what happens next. Unfortunately, these human reactions often can exacerbate things and what was a clear sign of canine communication can snowball into behavioral issues. Over the past year it has come to my attention that many dog owners just do not understand why dogs growl, and these owners are quick to react with fear, anger, or by removing the dog from the situation. Growling is a normal behavior, how do you handle it? March 12, 2018
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