Do i have a protective puppy?

Question

if she is in the backyard, and she hears someone going by the garage doors she will either bark, walk slowly towards the doors as though she is stalking them, or she will do a mock charge, and she will growl and bark. its so cute.

shes an 11 week old golden retriever

Answer 1

Bless her! Yes she is very protective.

Answer 2

God bless her.she's protective jus like my dog

Answer 3

Aww thats so sweet! She is probably trying to protect you or keep you to herself because your her owner! lol

Answer 4

Ask yourself this - will that behaviour still be "cute" when she is fully grown?  And for the rest of her life?  If you said no, then stop the behaviour now.  

Answer 5

yeah she is xx but thats great xx just make sure she doesnt get like it wen u r out with her xx my dog used to bark at people if they came near me and i was sat down xx email me for any more advice xx

Answer 6

Sarah its cute now but you need to train her a s a p to switch off or as she gets bigger she will go for anything or anyone.Now is the right age to teach her commands. She will still be protective of you and your property but  will let friends come to your house.

             Take care  

Answer 7

do you live on your own with her and not socialise her a lot? if so then its possible she does have a protective problem, its really not hard to solve, you just need to socialise her with strangers (obviously people you know lol), and other dogs and it SHOULD cure it.

is very cute but wont be when shes older and still in the habit :P

Answer 8

bless its nice to now thats she it protective

Answer 9

Yeah she is being protective. My german shepherd, who is 5 months old. He is like that:). xxxx