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puppy, and hope that the behavior is outgrown. However, the behavior only gets worse
with age.
Do not try to correct a puppy that has true aggressive problems without help from a
professional. Many people feel that enough love, or enough corrective behavior will fix
the problem. Neither will take care of any aggressive behavior in a dog of any
age.Especially when it manifests itself in a puppy that is under six months of age. The
owner of such a puppy is foolish to try to fix this problem by themselves.
The successful dog owner will learn to identify the difference between mouthing, playing
and true aggression. Mouthing is learning on the part of the puppy and all puppies will
play. As a puppy grows up some will express their affection toward humans, especially
their owner with their mouths. The good owner will recognize this and develop a healthy
relationship with the dog.
A responsible dog owner will not tolerate aggressive behavior from either a puppy, a
young adult or an adult dog. A well socialized, bred and adjusted puppy or dog will feel
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