"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.

As mentioned, growling is a distance-increasing behavior, and its function is often to increase space or stop an interaction that the dog finds uncomfortable. In the case of a dog that growls upon a ...

Source: SC Psychological Enterprises Ltd. When a dog growls it is sending a message. The main message is "I feel threatened, but I will defend myself if you come closer. Back off!" If a dog is acting ...

Not all dog growls are created equal. Most commonly growls are aggressive signals, however even here there are different meanings. One growl can mean, "Back off! This is mine," as in when a dog is ...

Discover the causes of dog aggression and learn proven techniques for promoting calm and harmonious behavior in your pet. Reviewed by Lauren Smith The key to managing dog aggression is identifying ...

"After my dog’s TPLO knee surgery, he has a few times now growled at my wife. It is only when we are sitting in the living room (he is in a confined area still) and she comes home from work through ...