how do i stop my puppy growling?

hi, has anyone got any tips for how to stop my dog growling when we pick him up? we got him at 6 weeks old he's now 9 weeks old.He is doing really well he's picked most things up very fast like going outside for the toilet, sitting staying.its just the growling that we cant seem to stop.he's not aggresive when he's eating because you can touch him all over his head its just the picking up thats the problem...help!!!!!!

Growling when picked up can be a symptom of pain due to bloating or worms or injury. So they must be ruled out first and foremost. What is he fed and when was he last wormed? How long has he been growling?He left the mother very young, so will not have the same social skills and will not respect the boundaries as much. If there is no pain then it is likely to be just a moody boy at being picked up some dogs just don't like it. How do you pick him up? By the scruff or around the belly?

I agree with Hayley above this could be down to pain or an injury. I would rule this out first.

Hi thanx girls! Taz is fed on 'Bakers puppy' food he's been wormed every two weeks up until 9weeks old and he has been checked out by the vet 2 weeks ago!! I'm beginning to think he's a bit of a grumpy knickers! Fingers crossed he'll grow out of it!! Xxx