As a dog owner, you probably get upset when your dog growls. Your first reaction may be to suppress the growling by scolding or punishing the dog. This is never a good idea. By teaching your dog that growling isn't acceptable behavior, you're taking away its ability to warn you that it may bite. 3 мар. 2020 г.
How do you discipline a dog that growls?
Training Your Puppy to Stop Growling1Distract them from their bad behavior.2Yelp or call out if they're growling at you and step away from the situation.3Remove them from the situation if they show signs of aggression.4Let your puppy calm down in another room or their crate when they're overexcited.What to Do if My Puppy Is Growling - Pet WebMD
Should you punish your dog for growling at you?
Communication between dogs and people is sometimes less than clear. Growls are one very clear signal and something that we can act on to prevent problems. Please don't punish your dog for growling. Instead, say a prayer of thanks that you learned he was uncomfortable before something worse happened.
Should I ignore my dog if he growls?
Stop whatever it is you're doing or the person/animal eliciting the growl is doing. If you know that your dog growls right before a bite, then move away and get safe. If you know the growl doesn't mean a bite is imminent, stop what you are doing.
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