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How to Get a Puppy to Stop Growling When You Pick Them Up
It can be disconcerting when your puppy growls when you pick them up. While they may be trying to express their displeasure, you can take steps to stop them from growling when you pick them up. Here are some tips for how to get a puppy to stop growling when you pick them up:
- Start working on building trust from early age. Spend time with your puppy, playing and showing that you can be trusted. This is the foundation for getting your puppy to stop growling.
- When picking your puppy up, always give them warning. Introducing the action soon helps your puppy become accustomed to it.
- When picking up your puppy, use a gentle approach. Talk to your puppy in a calming tone and be careful not to manhandle them.
- Include session with treats to show your puppy that being held can be a pleasant experience.
- If possible, give your puppy space and time away from being picked up. As a puppy is developing, not being picked up all of the time can help with their overall comfort.
- Be consistent in your approach. If the puppy knows what to expect, it can help them to stop growling.
Getting a puppy to stop growling when you pick them up may take some patience and dedication, but it can be done. Start with building trust and then be consistent in your approach.
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