{"id":10027,"date":"2022-01-26T16:44:28","date_gmt":"2022-01-26T16:44:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/blog\/uncategorized\/how-to-stop-puppy-growling\/"},"modified":"2023-03-30T10:52:24","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T10:52:24","slug":"how-to-stop-puppy-growling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/barking-and-aggression\/how-to-stop-puppy-growling\/","title":{"rendered":"Puppy Growling: How to Stop the Behavior, Simply Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\u2018Help, why is my puppy growling at me?\u2019 probably not a question you thought you\u2019d need to ask, and we\u2019re sure it&#8217;s not one you want to be asking, but before you start worrying\u2026 relax, it\u2019s actually really common and doesn\u2019t always mean what you think! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re here to help you understand all you need to know about your puppies growling and what you should do about it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Puppy growling is a totally normal display of body language and communication. Growling can happen for a number of reasons, it\u2019s not always because your puppy is being aggressive either!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article we\u2019re going to teach you:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Why puppies growl<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to stop a puppy from growling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What you shouldn\u2019t do when a puppy growls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t forget we have <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/experts\/\">puppy training experts<\/a> on hand in the Zigzag puppy training app to answer your questions on puppy growling too!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-do-puppies-growl\">Why do puppies growl?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Growling is your puppy&#8217;s way of communicating how they are feeling. Puppy growling occurs because they\u2019re happy or excited, or because you\u2019ve got a scared or even <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/barking-and-aggression\/puppy-aggression\/\">angry puppy<\/a> on your hands!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/daniel-lincoln-h-OISUiNfpI-unsplash-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"puppy growling in a field\" class=\"wp-image-2575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/daniel-lincoln-h-OISUiNfpI-unsplash-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/daniel-lincoln-h-OISUiNfpI-unsplash-scaled-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/daniel-lincoln-h-OISUiNfpI-unsplash-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/daniel-lincoln-h-OISUiNfpI-unsplash-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/daniel-lincoln-h-OISUiNfpI-unsplash-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/daniel-lincoln-h-OISUiNfpI-unsplash-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/daniel-lincoln-h-OISUiNfpI-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@danny_lincoln?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Daniel Lincoln<\/a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re worried and thinking \u2018why is my puppy growling at me?\u2019 Then let\u2019s look at the different kinds of growls that puppies do and what they look like, as well as the reason behind why the growling occurs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To distinguish between which growl it is, and how your puppy is feeling, we need to look at the whole dog and what the rest of their body language is telling us, as well as the pitch, and frequency of the growl itself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"play-growls\">Play Growls&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We usually see this kind of growl as a higher pitched growl, generally a loose wiggly and bouncy body and some higher pitched vocalisations too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common times you\u2019ll see a play growl are when you\u2019re playing tug together, when they\u2019re playing with another dog or when they have their mad half hour or zoomie time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"frustration-growls\">Frustration Growls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually seen when your puppy can\u2019t get to something due to being on a lead or behind a barrier. Frustration growling is quite high pitched and animated as if your puppy is saying \u2018let me get to that thing\u2019 and getting cross that they can\u2019t. They might be lunging towards the thing and really look like they\u2019re losing their sh*t with this kind of growl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You see frustration growls when dogs are behind fences or in crates and want to get out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"warning-growls\">Warning Growls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>we can also call this a distance increasing or \u2018stop that\u2019 type of growl. This is usually a low pitched guttural growl, frozen or stiff face, will escalate to air snap or bite if growl continues and \u2018bad thing\u2019 is not moved away, or if your dog can\u2019t get away. When you hear it, you will know, your puppy is not happy that they\u2019re having to use this kind of growl.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Warning growls where your puppy feels threatened can often be seen when&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your puppy does not want to be touched in a certain place<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/barking-and-aggression\/puppy-aggression\/\">puppy is showing their aggressive side<\/a> and does not want a stranger or person coming in to their home or space<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your puppy has something, such as an object and does not want to give it up&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your puppy is in pain&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"excited-growls\">Excited Growls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Their face will generally be soft and their body language playful.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll likely see excited growls from your puppy when you return home. They may grab a toy and be growling, all the while wiggling that bottom and swishing the tail around.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/austin-kirk-QZenflkkwt0-unsplash-1-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"puppy in a field\" class=\"wp-image-2576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/austin-kirk-QZenflkkwt0-unsplash-1-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/austin-kirk-QZenflkkwt0-unsplash-1-scaled-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/austin-kirk-QZenflkkwt0-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/austin-kirk-QZenflkkwt0-unsplash-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/austin-kirk-QZenflkkwt0-unsplash-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/austin-kirk-QZenflkkwt0-unsplash-1-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@austinkirk?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Austin Kirk<\/a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-stop-a-puppy-from-growling\">How to stop a puppy from growling?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018Why is my puppy growling at me, and how do I stop it?\u2019 we hear you! Now that you&#8217;ve figured out what sort of puppy growling you&#8217;re dealing with, we&#8217;ll show you how and if you need to, put a stop to it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your puppy is growling at you, you\u2019ve been through the list above and ruled out excitement or play, then trying to lower your puppies arousal levels or how hyped up they get will be the way to go. If your puppy is fearful or displaying aggressive growling you\u2019ll want to do a bit of sleuth work and find out how to change the way your puppy feels in certain situations to stop them growling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-lower-your-puppy-s-arousal-levels-to-stop-excitement-growling\">1. Lower your puppy\u2019s arousal levels to stop excitement growling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Arousal means how excited or animated your puppy gets. You\u2019ve probably seen these kinds of growls when your puppy has the zoomies or that mad half an hour. We recommend scent-based exercises found in the<a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/#how-it-works\"> Zigzag training app<\/a> as well as using enrichment feeders such as <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3f30Hpj\">snufflemats<\/a>. Scentwork is a great calming exercise and focuses the brain so if you feel like your puppy is getting too worked up then give them something sniffy to do.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-figure-out-what-your-puppy-s-triggers-are-for-the-growling\">2. Figure out what your puppy\u2019s triggers are for the growling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Does your puppy growl when you take something off them? When they are being brushed or groomed? Or when someone comes to the house?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are all triggers, write down a list of all of the things that trigger your puppy\u2019s growling. You might notice a common theme.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have personalized programs, on preventing resource guarding, what to do when visitors come and brushing and grooming <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/#how-it-works\">in the Zigzag app<\/a>, prevention is better than a cure, try our free trial with your pup!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-change-the-way-your-puppy-feels\">3. Change the way your puppy feels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to stop the growling, we need to make your puppy more comfortable in certain situations. We can do this by a process called counter conditioning, this is where we change the way your pup feels about a trigger by building positive associations with <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/feeding\/puppy-rewards-and-treats\/\">food and puppy training<\/a> before they react.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over time the trigger will become less scary and more \u2018wow, I feel good when I see\/hear\/experience this particular thing\u2019 so we have changed the way our puppy feels. Visitors to the house go from being scary to enjoyable. So the need to growl is removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/daniel-maas-RR-FwGB6PEU-unsplash-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"white puppy playing on the grass\" class=\"wp-image-2577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/daniel-maas-RR-FwGB6PEU-unsplash-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/daniel-maas-RR-FwGB6PEU-unsplash-scaled-600x402.jpg 600w, https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/daniel-maas-RR-FwGB6PEU-unsplash-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/daniel-maas-RR-FwGB6PEU-unsplash-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/daniel-maas-RR-FwGB6PEU-unsplash-1536x1028.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/daniel-maas-RR-FwGB6PEU-unsplash-2048x1371.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@daniel7450?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Dani\u00ebl Maas<\/a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also worth checking with a professional if you\u2019ve had a sudden onset of puppy aggression or growling. One of the <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/experts\/\">Zigzag puppy training experts team<\/a> will be able to talk to you about puppy growling and help fix the problem or recommend someone in your area that can help, so get in touch with them today.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-not-to-do-when-the-puppy-is-growling\">What not to do when the puppy is growling?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve given you information on why you might experience puppy growling and the best way to stop it. We also want to make sure you know what you definitely shouldn&#8217;t do, as we don\u2019t want the growling to get worse, and have you saying \u2018I thought they\u2019d grow out of it, why is my puppy still growling at me?\u2019&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This brings us on to the first \u2018not to do\u2019 when your puppy is growling<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"don-t-ignore-puppy-growling\">Don\u2019t ignore puppy growling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Listen to your puppy! By growling they are telling you they are uncomfortable with whatever is happening, it\u2019s really important to listen to that. Ignoring puppy growling, when it\u2019s not just excitement or play growl, can land you in hot water. If you continue with what you\u2019re doing then the behavior can escalate from growling to an air snap and then on to biting or making contact with your skin (we have an article on <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/barking-and-aggression\/how-to-stop-aggressive-puppy-biting\/\">how to stop my puppy biting me<\/a> for those of you with mouthy puppies). No one wants a bitey or aggressive puppy so follow the advice above.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"don-t-punish-the-growl\">Don\u2019t punish the growl&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018Never punish a growl\u2019 as the saying goes, and for good reason. If we suppress a behavior, we\u2019re not changing the way the puppy feels, we\u2019re just stopping them from showing us. Which, short term might be what you think you should do, but long term they\u2019ll still feel bad and will also feel like they can\u2019t tell you how they feel. What tends to happen in these circumstances, is they just go up a level and rather than give you those early warning signs, they go straight to a snap or bite.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"don-t-think-your-growling-puppy-is-trying-to-dominate-you\">Don\u2019t think your growling puppy is trying to dominate you<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve gone over how puppy growling is about expressing emotions and that\u2019s really all it is. Thinking that our puppy is trying to dominate or control us is very old fashioned, we\u2019ve written a lot at Zigzag about <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/training-basics\/cesar-milans-puppy-training-tips\/\">why dominance-based methods don\u2019t work<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"don-t-think-getting-your-puppy-neutered-will-fix-the-growling-problem\">Don\u2019t think getting your puppy neutered will fix the growling problem<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of people think that <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/new-puppy-health\/dog-neutering-and-spaying\/\">neutering or spaying a dog<\/a> will calm them down or fix all manner of aggression or behavior problems. It seldom works as neutering will not make them feel less fearful in situations or less protective over food or objects.&nbsp;<br>We hope you\u2019ve found reading about puppy growling informative and have come away with some actionable help for your growling puppy! Oh, and why not check out <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/biting-and-chewing\/how-to-stop-puppy-from-biting-you\/\">How to quickly stop your puppy biting you<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2018Help, why is my puppy growling at me?\u2019 probably not a question you thought you\u2019d need to ask, and we\u2019re sure it&#8217;s not one you want to be asking, but before you start worrying\u2026 relax, it\u2019s actually really common and doesn\u2019t always mean what you think! 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