"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.

Pain can therefore make dogs more sensitive to stimuli in their surroundings, and they may become less tolerant of situations that they normally would've handled well. Dogs may act more irritable and ...

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 ...

Many people recognise their dog’s bark, but fewer realise how wide a range of sounds dogs use to express what they feel. Some noises show excitement, others signal uncertainty, and a few are quiet ...