My pup seems to be really protective of my 4 year old. He gets rather snarly when people approach us if she is holding the leash.

I'm really unsure as to weather I want to train this out of him or not... just wanting opinions please

This is just my opinion and by no means am I a pro at this kind of stuff, but as long as he isn't nipping, I wouldn't worry about it too much. I think it's kind of sweet that he loves your little girl so much.

my husky Cali is very very very vocal when kids are involved, buts all....she hasn't done anything I ever worried about. But I don't know your dog or how Cali will act in more situations. So far she is just vocal. Good luck

In my opinion I'd address this - it's not normal behavior for a husky to "guard" children. You never know when one of her little 4 year olds friends might get the receiving end of your dog "protecting" your child.

That is kind of strange behavior. I have had two huskies and two kids and neither dog has shown protective behavior over them or any of us, for that matter. I would guess (again, no expert) that he is perhaps a little insecure with the situation and is showing fear.

Since you have a child, that dog will most likely be around lots of children in his lifetime. I would take Riley's suggestion that you address the issue so he will not think that this is appropriate behavior around busy, loud and sometimes scary children.

I actually just recently helped with a husky that did this exact thing, but with a 7 year old. For him, it wasn't guarding, it was fear. He was uncomfortable with the situation and didn't know how to behave. I'm afraid it was only a matter of time before he bit someone.

I have noticed Max is getting a lot better now that he thinks he owns the neighbourhood hehe so maybe it was "just" fear.