Just like children, dogs can also throw temper tantrums when they're asked to do something they don't like. ... Some canine temper tantrums involve biting and destructive behaviors—these are not to be taken lightly and must be addressed right away to make sure they don't become an even bigger problem down the road.

What does a dog tantrum look like?

Puppies sometimes have temper tantrums. Usually tantrums happen when you're making a puppy do something he doesn't like. ... If your puppy has a temper tantrum, his body might look very stiff or frozen. He might pull his lips back to expose his teeth or growl.

Is it normal for dogs to have tantrums?

Just like children, dogs aren't born with sufficient impulse control and built-in tolerance frustration. ... Just like a child, he may throw a temper tantrum with whining, barking, and even nipping behaviors.