DiscoverThe Doodle ProÂŽ Podcast: Positive Training Tips for a Calm & Well-Behaved DoodleEp 65: Why Does My Dog Growl? | Dog Growling Explained & What It Really Means
Ep 65: Why Does My Dog Growl? | Dog Growling Explained & What It Really Means

Ep 65: Why Does My Dog Growl? | Dog Growling Explained & What It Really Means

Update: 2025-03-19
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🚨 Does your dog growl? Should you stop it — or is it actually a good thing? If you’ve ever panicked when your Doodle growls, you’re not alone. Many dog parents assume growling = aggression, but the truth is much more surprising.

🐶 In this must-listen episode, I team up with parenting and training expert Michelle Stern of Pooch Parenting to uncover:
❓ Why does my dog growl — and what does it REALLY mean?
❓ Is growling always a warning sign of aggression?
❓ Should you correct your dog when they growl — or thank them?
❓ How to respond if your dog growls at you, kids, or guests
❓ What it means when dogs growl during play
❓ Why punishing growling can backfire (and what to do instead)
❓ How to make your dog feel safe so they don’t need to growl

 📘 Want to prevent stress before it ever builds to growling?
My book, Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint, gives you daily rhythms that help Doodles feel calmer and more secure. Grab your copy → DoodleBlueprint.com

🎁 Freebie Alert:
Grab Michelle’s FREE guide The ABCs of Growling and finally understand what your dog is trying to tell you → poochparenting.net/abcs-of-growling

📌 Where to Find Michelle:
🌎 Website: poochparenting.net
📸 Instagram: @poochparenting
📘 Facebook: Pooch Parenting

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Ep 65: Why Does My Dog Growl? | Dog Growling Explained & What It Really Means

Ep 65: Why Does My Dog Growl? | Dog Growling Explained & What It Really Means

The Doodle Pro® – Corinne Gearhart, Certified Dog Trainer & Doodle Expert