Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "My dog, specifically at nighttime, will randomly growl... I was just petting her gently, and she growled. Other nights, we will ...

We hit the jackpot with her. She’s sweet, adorable, and has no bad habits. We don’t know her back story. Her only “fault” is ...

Concerned about an aggressive puppy? Learn signs of aggression vs. play and get tips to manage aggressive puppy behavior for a happier home.

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 ...

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 ...

Dog Gone Problems is a weekly advice column by David Codr, a dog behaviorist in Omaha. David answers dog behavior questions sent in by our readers. You can reach him at dogbehaviorquestions@gmail.com.

"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.

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 ...