Dogs are able to tell how big another dog is just by listening to its growl, a new study has found. Scientists studied 96 different dogs from a variety of breeds and ages. One group of 24 dogs ...

"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.

Making sure that your puppy is trained and socialized are the two fundamentals of ensuring that they become a well-behaved dog. Your puppy may growl or bark as they get older and encounter new things.

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 ...