"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.

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)." ...

If you’re a dog parent, you might have heard your pup growling on occasion. It’s easy to think you should tell your dog off ...

You are correct to use caution in labeling the behavior as aggressive, considering that growling is ultimately a form of communication. What is the dog trying to say? We can gain some insights ...