Growling is normal
When people hear a dog growl, it can mean a lot of things. When it is your own dog, most people will say “NO” and be done with it. They don’t understand the meaning of it, but they see it as a behaviour that is not suitable. They punish the growl and, in some cases, when the dog doesn’t stop, they will physically punish the dog. Growling is a natural behaviour for a dog to be doing when he or she is uncomfortable or feels threatened. It is a sign you should not ignore nor punish. When you don’t know the meaning of a growl and understand this is a form of communication, it can turn into worse things, like a bite. A dog has many ways of communicating. This can be done through body language or through vocalization. Dogs who growl can be saying that you need to back off. Dogs who are uncomfortable can show you in many different ways, but these subtle signs are usually missed. This is when a dog resorts to a growl. This way of communicating is clearer to everyone around the do...