Aggressive Behavior in Lab Puppies – What Are Some Signs of Aggression?

There is nothing worse than an aggressive puppy. You try to speak sweet and he/she gets aggressive. You try to raise your voice to let the puppy know who is in charge. And, still, no adjustment in behavior. Aggression in Lab puppies is something that has to be taken care of right away. Left untreated, aggression in a Lab puppy can snowball into a situation where you are no longer in control. Don’t be embarrassed by your Lab’s aggression. Know the signs so that you can turn the aggression around and be in control. Don’t be a victim of embarrassment; or even worse – injury! The common sign of aggression in Lab puppies are:

• Growling when a human approaches their food. Typically, the Lab puppy will snarl or growl when a human walks towards their food or tries to move the food bowl

• Excessive nipping even when told to stop. If you have put your finger up and told him/her no firmly, they should stop nipping immediately

• Raised tail during human interaction. If you or another human is playing with the Lab puppy and he/she has a raised tail, this could mean that they are not having fun but yet in defense mode

• Revealing his/her teeth when other humans come around. If another human being approaches your Lab puppy and he/she reveals their teeth, they are defensive against strangers. This could turn into severe aggression down the road

• Possessiveness of toys. If the Lab puppy does not let you near their toys or he/she hides them, this could be a sign of aggression

• Curled Lips. Lab puppies will not curl their lips upwards unless they are feeling aggressive.

By: Jeremy Hoffman

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