Ep 65: Why Does My Dog Growl? | Dog Growling Explained & What It Really Means

🚨 Does your dog growl? Should you stop it — or is it actually a good thing? If you’ve ever panicked when your Doodle growls, you’re not alone. Many dog parents assume growling = aggression, but the truth is much more surprising. 🐶 In this must-listen episode, I team up with parenting and training expert Michelle Stern of Pooch Parenting to uncover: ❓ Why does my dog growl — and what does it REALLY mean? ❓ Is growling always a warning sign of aggression? ❓ Should you correct your dog when they growl — or thank them? ❓ How to respond if your dog growls at you, kids, or guests ❓ What it means when dogs growl during play ❓ Why punishing growling can backfire (and what to do instead) ❓ How to make your dog feel safe so they don’t need to growl 📘 Want to prevent stress before it ever builds to growling? My book, Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint , gives you daily rhythms that help Doodles feel calmer and more secure. Grab your copy → DoodleBlueprint.com 🎁 Freebie Alert: Grab Michelle’s FREE guide The ABCs of Growling and finally understand what your dog is trying to tell you → poochparenting.net/abcs-of-growling 📌 Where to Find Michelle: 🌎 Website: poochparenting.net 📸 Instagram: @poochparenting 📘 Facebook: Pooch Parenting 🔔 Don’t Miss Future Episodes! 🐾 Subscribe & leave a review on Apple Podcasts—it helps fellow Doodle parents find us! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Searching for the perfect gift for yourself or a Doodle lover? 🎁🐾 The Relaxation Protocol for Distractable Doodles™ brings peace to pet parents and their energetic pups! This audio course adapts Dr. Karen Overall’s proven protocol just for Doodles, helping them settle and thrive. Treat yourself or surprise a Doodle parent with the gift of calm and a happier pup. Transform chaos into calm today!