We were just hoping to hear from a professional on what might be going on and how to nip this in the bud (no pun intended)." ...

For example, if your dog is spooked by something, the brain may tighten the voice box's muscles, leading to a bark that sounds different than when the throat muscles are relaxed. While growling ...

Some dogs will "pleasure growl" to get your attention. It's usually a low growl that sounds like your dog is attempting to ...

By growling, the dog therefore learns how to manage the environment ... The dog may need to be first desensitized and counterconditioned to the sound of the keys jingling, the noise of the door ...