I'm not saying that Dr. Marchesini suggests that dogs should be punished for growling outside of play (or when they growl during play, something I've witnessed), but rather I'm suggesting that when a ...

A few days ago, Italian dog trainer Debora Segna contacted me about a Facebook posting by veterinarian and philosopher Dr. Roberto Marchesini in which he wrote: “If my dog would growl at me during an ...

Dogs Growl to Communicate Hello Justin, I understand how unsettling it can feel when a dog who is normally loving and cuddly undergoes a behavior change like this that feels so out of character. I'm ...

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 ...

"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 ...

Some call the pig-like sounds "awake apnea." ...

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, ...