Gez, I don't know what to say. I think that her quick movements may scare him. Many breeders won't sell puppies to people with small children because of this. Not that your daughter will harm him but if you get down to his level and look up - it's scary. I'm not sure if I can explain it properly but here goes.
Small children tend to make large, unpredictable movements. Even an adult can be scary but small children don't have the depth perception and control of their actions as much as an adult does. Small children are usually loud and full of energy and if your puppy came from a quiet environment then this can be scary. Dogs do know the difference between children and adults - not just by size - but by smell. I think the growling is from fear of not knowing what she's going to do next.
This is just my opinion and I hope things can be worked out soon so that this doesn't cause any more stress for any of you.
Best Wishes....
__________________  Connie |