"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.

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 aggressively, intending to attack, he ...

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 ...