harley my staffie has started growling when he has his excited moments he runs around like a nutter but when i speak to him he barks and makes that horrible curdling terrier noise bears his teeth jumps forward and back he does this especially when we dont want to play.is it aggression or just play ne suggestions hes 14wks other than that so far he purrrfect

My sisters Lab puppy does this when he's playing, and my dog used to do it sometimes when he was having his 'mad half hour' - I'm not sure what it is to be honest, could be just trying to get your attention in wanting to play with him!
If you don't want him doing it tell him a firm no... or turn your back on him and ignore him? He'll soon get bored I expect.

Our 14week old does growl when hes havin a mad 5mins he'll bark and growl then run away, ALthough he doesnt bear his teeth at all

We tell Zeb to be quiet then ignore him

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My boy bares his teeth when playing, he can look quite vicious. You wouldn't believe it looking at my avatar.
He doesn't often growl, but that isn't really a Goldie thing.
As long as it is only ever in play, then I wouldn't be too worried

Just out of curiosity, what is his diet?

You would be amazed how a high protein diet can cause hyperactivity

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thanks everybody for help