7 week old puppy growling at strangers

[dr2little]

Originally Posted by roxy'smom

Thanks again for the advice. I know that no one was being negative, I was just asking for it not to get that way. I have the breeder's # on our ckc registration so I will report her that way. Thanks for the advice about that too. I just don't think that her puppies are in a "healthy" environment. I will do LOTS of research on the links you gave me and I am looking into puppy classes (she has already had her shots and the vet suggested some classes) so I will let you all know how she does.

Great! Most schools will require her second series of shots so depending on when her first set was done, add four weeks and then 1 more week for the second set to 'kick in'. I actually strongly recommend second series plus bordatella (kennel cough) plus one week.

[lizzybeth727]

Ditto what Maxy said about socialization, and I think that puppy classes are going to be one of the best investments for you and your puppy! Now's a good time to talk to trainers and observe classes to find the right class for you, most areas have several different puppy classes so don't feel like you HAVE to go to one just because that's the one your vet suggested. You can check out www.apdt.com, there's a really good article about how to find the right trainer and what to look for in a training class.

[bubbatd]

There haven't been any negative posts ! Kudos people ! I was warding off !