Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "My dog, specifically at nighttime, will randomly growl... I was just petting her gently, and she growled. Other nights, we will ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hello Justin, I understand how unsettling it can feel when a dog who is normally loving and cuddly undergoes a behavior change ...

Hearing a dog growl can feel alarming, but it is often the safest message you will ever get. A growl is a clear, honest signal that gives you time to respond before things escalate. When we punish it, ...

"My dog, specifically at nighttime, will randomly growl... I was just petting her gently, and she growled. Other nights, we will just simply move, and she will be lying in her crate, and she'll growl.

3. Avoid Suppressing the Growl It may be tempting to correct the dog for growling, but because growling is a form of communication, it is vital that it’s not suppressed. It would be counterproductive ...