{"id":4819,"date":"2022-09-18T18:00:23","date_gmt":"2022-09-18T18:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-my-dog-to-growl-at-her-puppies\/"},"modified":"2022-09-19T05:36:16","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T05:36:16","slug":"is-it-normal-for-my-dog-to-growl-at-her-puppies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-my-dog-to-growl-at-her-puppies\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it normal for my dog to growl at her puppies?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-my-dog-to-growl-at-her-puppies\/#Is_it_normal_for_my_dog_to_growl_at_her_puppies\" title=\"Is it normal for my dog to growl at her puppies?\">Is it normal for my dog to growl at her puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-my-dog-to-growl-at-her-puppies\/#Why_is_my_dog_being_aggressive_towards_her_puppies\" title=\"Why is my dog being aggressive towards her puppies?\">Why is my dog being aggressive towards her puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-my-dog-to-growl-at-her-puppies\/#What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_growls_at_my_new_puppy\" title=\"What should I do if my dog growls at my new puppy?\">What should I do if my dog growls at my new puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-my-dog-to-growl-at-her-puppies\/#Should_I_let_my_dog_growl_at_my_puppy\" title=\"Should I let my dog growl at my puppy?\">Should I let my dog growl at my puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-my-dog-to-growl-at-her-puppies\/#Is_growling_bad_for_puppies\" title=\"Is growling bad for puppies?\">Is growling bad for puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-my-dog-to-growl-at-her-puppies\/#Will_a_dog_kill_its_puppies_if_you_touch_them\" title=\"Will a dog kill its puppies if you touch them?\">Will a dog kill its puppies if you touch them?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-my-dog-to-growl-at-her-puppies\/#Should_I_keep_one_of_my_dogs_puppies\" title=\"Should I keep one of my dogs puppies?\">Should I keep one of my dogs puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-my-dog-to-growl-at-her-puppies\/#What_do_I_do_if_my_dog_doesnt_like_my_new_puppy\" title=\"What do I do if my dog doesn\u2019t like my new puppy?\">What do I do if my dog doesn\u2019t like my new puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-my-dog-to-growl-at-her-puppies\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_an_older_dog_to_get_used_to_a_new_puppy\" title=\"How long does it take for an older dog to get used to a new puppy?\">How long does it take for an older dog to get used to a new puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-my-dog-to-growl-at-her-puppies\/#How_do_I_get_my_old_dog_to_like_my_new_puppy\" title=\"How do I get my old dog to like my new puppy?\">How do I get my old dog to like my new puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-my-dog-to-growl-at-her-puppies\/#Will_an_older_dog_hurt_a_puppy\" title=\"Will an older dog hurt a puppy?\">Will an older dog hurt a puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-my-dog-to-growl-at-her-puppies\/#Do_dogs_get_jealous_of_new_puppies\" title=\"Do dogs get jealous of new puppies?\">Do dogs get jealous of new puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-my-dog-to-growl-at-her-puppies\/#Do_dogs_know_to_be_gentle_with_puppies\" title=\"Do dogs know to be gentle with puppies?\">Do dogs know to be gentle with puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-my-dog-to-growl-at-her-puppies\/#Should_I_be_worried_about_my_puppy_growling\" title=\"Should I be worried about my puppy growling?\">Should I be worried about my puppy growling?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-my-dog-to-growl-at-her-puppies\/#How_do_you_assert_dominance_over_a_puppy\" title=\"How do you assert dominance over a puppy?\">How do you assert dominance over a puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-my-dog-to-growl-at-her-puppies\/#How_can_you_tell_if_a_puppy_is_playing_or_being_aggressive\" title=\"How can you tell if a puppy is playing or being aggressive?\">How can you tell if a puppy is playing or being aggressive?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_my_dog_to_growl_at_her_puppies\"><\/span>Is it normal for my dog to growl at her puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Behavioral Causes. The most common reason a nursing mother will growl at her pups is to say \u201cHey! That\u2019s too hard.\u201d Hungry pups can be enthusiastic sucklers to say the least, and since their teeth appear between 2 and 4 weeks of age, Mom soon has to deal with the discomfort of a puppy nipping at her.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-let-out-a-deep-sigh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why do dogs let out a deep sigh?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-is-my-dog-being-aggressive-towards-her\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_being_aggressive_towards_her_puppies\"><\/span>Why is my dog being aggressive towards her puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your female is feeling stressed or threatened by too much noise or activity around her puppies she may begin harming the puppies as a way to protect them from any perceived outside threat. Some female dogs just simply were not cut out to be mothers.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-mk6V2WquFs\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-should-i-do-if-my-dog-growls-at-my-new\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_growls_at_my_new_puppy\"><\/span>What should I do if my dog growls at my new puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many dog owners are concerned if they catch their dog growling or snarling at a puppy. When this happens, they\u2019re often quick to jump in and scold their dog and remove him from the situation. More often than not, though, this behavior should not be deterred. The reason for this is simple: Puppies don\u2019t have manners.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-let-my-dog-growl-at-my-puppy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_let_my_dog_growl_at_my_puppy\"><\/span>Should I let my dog growl at my puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If they are meeting face to face, your dog should be leashed initially while the puppy approaches him for the first time. The older dog may growl, especially if the pup is too rambunctious, but if he shows no other aggressive signs, you can let him off the leash.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H_OHwDtOjUk\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-growling-bad-for-puppies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_growling_bad_for_puppies\"><\/span>Is growling bad for puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Growling and snarling in small puppies is loud, and ferocious. If this is your first puppy, you are likely to be very concerned. But the good news is, in puppies, growling is not normally a sign of aggression. But for now, most of the behavior people think is aggression is actually play.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"will-a-dog-kill-its-puppies-if-you-touch\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_dog_kill_its_puppies_if_you_touch_them\"><\/span>Will a dog kill its puppies if you touch them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is a long-standing myth that touching newborn animals will cause their mothers to reject them. This is almost never true, and puppies are no exception. In fact, family dogs are often very tolerant of their favorite humans touching their babies.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-keep-one-of-my-dogs-puppies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_keep_one_of_my_dogs_puppies\"><\/span>Should I keep one of my dogs puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While you should be searching for potential homes once the puppies are born, you shouldn\u2019t try to sell or give away puppies in your litter until they are at least eight weeks old. While you may have become attached to all the puppies, you shouldn\u2019t choose one for yourself until around six to eight weeks of age.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-do-i-do-if-my-dog-doesn-t-like-my-new\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_do_if_my_dog_doesnt_like_my_new_puppy\"><\/span>What do I do if my dog doesn\u2019t like my new puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Try to give your adult dog other things to do, particularly relaxing things like nosework, training games, and impulse control games. When your dog doesn\u2019t like puppies, you need training.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dogstodaymagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Buddy-3.jpg\" alt=\"Puppy bought on Gumtree for \u00a3400 found in awful condition - Dogs Today Magazine\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BYs76puesAE\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-it-take-for-an-older-dog-to\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_an_older_dog_to_get_used_to_a_new_puppy\"><\/span>How long does it take for an older dog to get used to a new puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You may be wondering whether the two dogs will get along, or if not, just how long does it take for a dog to get used to a new puppy? The answer to that question depends entirely on the personality of the two dogs you are introducing, but generally falls somewhere within 3 weeks.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-get-my-old-dog-to-like-my-new-puppy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_old_dog_to_like_my_new_puppy\"><\/span>How do I get my old dog to like my new puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In order to prevent territorial aggression, find a neutral area to introduce the older dog to the new puppy. Put your older dog on a leash while another person holds the puppy on a leash. However, let them sniff and meet each other; there\u2019s no need to hold them tightly to your side.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"will-an-older-dog-hurt-a-puppy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_an_older_dog_hurt_a_puppy\"><\/span>Will an older dog hurt a puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While many dogs will welcome a new puppy with open paws, many more will growl, snap and try to get away from the puppy from the onset. However, it is VERY rare for an adult dog to hurt a puppy. Don\u2019t force interactions, but allow the dogs to become comfortable in their own time.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-get-jealous-of-new-puppies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_get_jealous_of_new_puppies\"><\/span>Do dogs get jealous of new puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This behavior is perfectly normal. When jealousy occurs, it is important to deal with your dog\u2019s emotions, properly. If you change the routine and give your new puppy all of the attention, your dog will be angry and jealous of this new puppy and they may feel like they are losing their territory.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MYvdlGcrp1o\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-know-to-be-gentle-with-puppies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_know_to_be_gentle_with_puppies\"><\/span>Do dogs know to be gentle with puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs know to be gentle with babies because they want to protect the youngest member of their pack or family. This behavior is instinctual because dogs are pack animals that respond well to hierarchy. Interacting with babies also increases dopamine levels and makes them happy.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TiPPQzGSoq0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-be-worried-about-my-puppy-growling\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_be_worried_about_my_puppy_growling\"><\/span>Should I be worried about my puppy growling?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Growling should be taken as a warning and as an instruction. Stop what you are doing, move away, or try another approach. Otherwise, the puppy may be forced to move to the next stage of force, which could include snarling, snapping or biting. Always take growling seriously and take action to make sure it stops.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-assert-dominance-over-a-puppy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_assert_dominance_over_a_puppy\"><\/span>How do you assert dominance over a puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are five things to keep in mind when dealing with an alpha dog.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>You Need to Be Even More Calm-Assertive. Dogs will not follow unstable energy.<\/li>\n<li>Set Rules, Boundaries, and Limitations.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t Force Affection.<\/li>\n<li>Use Meal Time to Your Advantage.<\/li>\n<li>Give Your Dog a Job.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<p><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 4 --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-can-you-tell-if-a-puppy-is-playing-or\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_a_puppy_is_playing_or_being_aggressive\"><\/span>How can you tell if a puppy is playing or being aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs of dog aggression include raised hackles, stiffness, snapping, or lunging. If either dog shows aggression, separate them immediately. But be careful: Never get between two fighting dogs. Dogs can also become territorial, whether it\u2019s toward a place, food, a toy or a person.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is it normal for my dog to growl at her puppies?Why is my dog being aggressive towards her puppies?What should I do if my dog growls at my new puppy?Should I let my dog growl at my puppy?Is growling bad for puppies?Will a dog kill its puppies if you touch them?Should I&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":195336,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Is-it-normal-for-my-dog-to-growl-at-her-puppies.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4819"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4819"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4819\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":195337,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4819\/revisions\/195337"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/195336"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4819"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4819"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4819"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}