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Originally Posted by ladyjane  OP: I read your post again and am wondering now if perhaps Zoey is trying to play with your granddaughter. I didn't realize she is only 8 months old. I have a 7 month old pup and she loves to play with my pups...often growling and barking and biting their ears .. play stuff. It's a puppy thing. Maybe when she is doing this, your granddaughter could try to start playing fetch with her? Might help her run some of her energy off. Definitely do not allow your granddaughter to pick her up or hug her...or put her face close to her.
I would definitely find a way for this puppy to get some active play time!! |
Agree - this is why I suggested a behaviorist. There could be many reasons for the behavior but its all speculation on our part as well as the OP if she doesn't know how to interpret what the puppy is trying to say.
I highly doubt its aggression unless the dog has been abused in someway and, even then, aggression is a bi-product of fear in these circumstances.
I brought in a behaviorist for Teddy around 8 months old and, if nothing else, learned that I had a lot to learn. I was reminded that dogs don't speak human but I can speak dog with the right training!
Good luck!