"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.

Resource guarding occurs in dogs when they exhibit behaviors such as biting, lunging, and growling over toys and foods. This behavior is also called possessive aggression. All breeds of dogs are ...

For example, a dog who acts overprotective of one owner may need different modifications than a fearful dog barking/growling when someone enters the room. Therefore, below is just a basic example of ...

You’re reaching for your dog’s chew toy, and suddenly they freeze, growl, or even snap. Or maybe they hover over their food bowl like it’s buried treasure. If this sounds familiar, you’re likely ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. You’re in the kitchen, moving on autopilot. Maybe you’re rinsing a plate or maybe you’re halfway through stepping ...

Not all dog growls are created equal. Most commonly growls are aggressive signals, however even here there are different meanings. One growl can mean, "Back off! This is mine," as in when a dog is ...

"My 11-year-old Shih-Tzu is an absolute lovebug. However, he's also so overprotective of me that he won't let anyone within 10 feet of me. Whenever a new person comes to the house, he growls and barks ...

A K-9 behavioral training expert is educating parents to spot the signs of "resource guarding" in their dogs—a behavior that could be putting a baby's life in danger. Resource guarding is when a dog ...