Why does my dog growl at people?
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2 Answers
By growling, the dog is communicating, which is a good thing. Sometimes, it's part of play. Other times, he/she is uncomfortable and growling as a warning. The dog may be voicing please stop or please go away. This could be due to protectiveness, anxiousness, and/or nervousness, fear, insecurity, guarding behavior, offensive aggression.
Growling in generally seen as a warning sign. It's your dog's way of saying back off or stop. Many did are wary of new people or protective over family members and can growl at anything they might consider a threat.
A growl is a warning. For some reason they feel threatened or fear you are threatened.