Ep 65: Why Does My Dog Growl? | Dog Growling Explained & What It Really Means
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đ¨ Does your dog growl? Should you stop it â or is it actually a good thing? If youâve ever panicked when your Doodle growls, youâre not alone. Many dog parents assume growling = aggression, but the truth is much more surprising.
đś In this must-listen episode, I team up with parenting and training expert Michelle Stern of Pooch Parenting to uncover:
â Why does my dog growl â and what does it REALLY mean?
â Is growling always a warning sign of aggression?
â Should you correct your dog when they growl â or thank them?
â How to respond if your dog growls at you, kids, or guests
â What it means when dogs growl during play
â Why punishing growling can backfire (and what to do instead)
â How to make your dog feel safe so they donât need to growl
 đ Want to prevent stress before it ever builds to growling?
My book, Your Doodleâs Daily Schedule Blueprint, gives you daily rhythms that help Doodles feel calmer and more secure. Grab your copy â DoodleBlueprint.com
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