Dogs may act more irritable and may respond to certain situations in uncharacteristic ways, such as growling, snapping, and avoidance behaviors. Certain events that may have led to pain in the past ...

I can well understand why a dog would growl or otherwise tell a human they don't like something that they are doing or are otherwise uncomfortable. Simply put, they're annoyed. A growl does not always ...

"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.

Source: SC Psychological Enterprises Ltd. When a dog growls it is sending a message. The main message is "I feel threatened, but I will defend myself if you come closer. Back off!" If a dog is acting ...