Why do dogs growl and what to do with it?

Every owner wants the dog to be obedient and not inconvenient. With the right upbringing, this can be achieved in most cases, but sometimes it happens in such a way that the animal in some moments changes the line of its behavior. Especially unpleasant and frightening is a growl for no apparent reason. Let's try to figure out why this is happening and what should be done in this situation.

A growl is a sign that a dog is unhappy about something. As a rule, this process is accompanied by other actions: the animal bares its teeth, draws its tail, the look becomes evil. This can occur, for example, during hygienic procedures, when a dog, unaccustomed to brush his ears or teeth from childhood, begins to go berserk, showing with his whole appearance that he does not intend to tolerate such actions.

Growling at the owner is the result of improper upbringing. It means that the dog feels like a leader, and the owner for it is not the authority. Such dogs are often spoiled, much is permitted to them, most pets do not need to get food from the table. You should not be surprised that such dogs will growl and grin when you take away a bowl, a bone or a toy from them.

Dogs that roar at the guests, can cause a smaller number of people to visit your house, because no one wants to sit for a few hours, feeling a malicious look on themselves. In this way, dogs assert themselves, show that this is their territory. Such behavior cannot be allowed, otherwise the dog will eventually growl not only at those present in the house, but also at other people on the street. Especially do not like dogs who are intoxicated. There are cases when animals barked and even attacked their owners if they were drunk.

Another reason for the roar may be competition. For example, another animal lives with a dog in an apartment or house, no matter who it is. A dog that seeks to show its supremacy will constantly growl at another dog or cat. The solution to the problem will be the purchase of both animals as children, so that they grow up together. It is also worth remembering that Some breeds of dogs do not stand rivals at all and can even tear them down. Such breeds include, for example, pit bulls.

Aggression of a person in relation to a dog generates a response anger. If the owner allows himself to shout at the animal or beat him, waiting for the obedience of the dog is simply absurd. Such a dog will growl very often: when you stroke it, when touched, while playing. Such a roar means that the animal does not feel safe, it is alarmed, waiting for a new cry.

Food aggression is very common among dogs. An improperly bred dog will growl and grin when a person approaches him while eating. If you try to pick up a bowl while the dog eats, the animal may bite. Such dogs behave badly and at that moment when they are given a treat from the hands: they grab their fingers, squeeze them with their teeth. Bone dog, of course, also does not give, and attempts to take it away can end in tears.

A disease is what causes a dog pain and suffering. Symptoms may not yet appear visually, but the animal already feels that something is wrong. In this case, growling is accompanied by attempts to hide, to lie down somewhere, a dog eats without appetite, does not want to drink, may go to the toilet in the house. If at least one of the symptoms is obvious, the animal must be shown to the veterinarian.

Many owners notice that their animals began to growl for absolutely no reason, and the change of behavior seemed abrupt to them. In fact, it is not. An animal is not a human being, it cannot instantly lose composure, lose control, and so on. If a dog growls at you for no apparent reason, it means that you have missed something in his upbringing, because there is no causeless roar.

The dog’s dominant behavior does not appear immediately. First, the animal will look to you, evaluate, trying to figure out whether you can be manipulated. If you miss these "assessments" and ignore them, relying on your own suspiciousness, the animal will understand that it is up to him to take the place of the leader urgently.

At first, while the dog is looking at you, he will not bark or growl, all these lines of behavior will appear much later. To determine that the dog has already taken the place of the leader in the house, you should pay attention to the following nuances:

• the animal comes to sleep in your bed; if you try to push him out, a growl will follow immediately;
• when you are in close proximity while the dog eats, he will not like it either; in addition, the dog may completely pull the food out of the bowl and carry it somewhere to the room;
• if guests come to the house, the animal begins to growl; it is difficult to calm him down, take him to another room;
• while walking, such a dog will feel dominant; she will not walk alongside, will constantly run forward and pull the leash;
• the animal can listen to the owner, but will roar at other family members, especially children, this means that she recognized the owner as an authority, but other people are an empty place for her; dogs roar at children if you often shout at them yourself;
• when the dog is playing, it will behave obsessively, not allowing you to deviate from the rules set by them personally, if you try to distract yourself during the game, the animal will notify you of its dissatisfaction with a deaf roar; besides, many dogs are forgotten, especially during games with a rope pulling.

Many owners are frightened when a dog starts to growl into emptiness for no apparent reason, especially at night. It is not necessary to explain this paranormal. For example, most people believe that an unreasonable roar and eyes staring at one point is a clear sign that a poltergeist, a ghost, a brownie and the other evil spirits have wound up in the house.

Most likely, the dog could see some kind of insect, a speck of dust caught her attention. And also do not forget that dogs, unlike cats, see poorly in the dark. Therefore, a chair with clothes that the dog recognized in the dark as an incomprehensible and very frightening object is quite capable of causing a deaf and long roar.

There is no cause for concern if the dog began to growl when he was sleeping. Dogs often dream vivid, but short-lived dreams. If the animal has seen something terrible in a dream or it is chasing prey, you will hear a roar. In addition, limb twitching can be observed. Some dogs even begin to make rapid movements with their paws as during a run, and then wake up, suddenly jumping, and look around dumbfounded.

Before embarking on the process of re-education, it should be clearly defined what is the reason for the roar.If this is a disease, solving the problem here is pretty simple. It will be much more difficult to put in place a matured and impudent dog. Experts have developed several rules to follow which will have to strictly.

Food aggression in animals develops for the reason that the schedule and mode of food intake was not normalized initially. It is worth paying attention to a few rules.

• A dog cannot be fed before you and all your family members eat. There should be an animal when your team sounds. If the dog growls, do not let go of the bowl, holding it by the tip. Any dissatisfaction with eating should be stopped.
• Do not allow the dog to eat from your desk. If you give food only once, the animal will beg it endlessly. And the point here is not the owners' greed, but the fact that most of the products on the table are harmful to dogs. In addition, abundant food quickly leads to dominant behavior.
• Do not be alarmed and do not move away from the dog if it growls. Your fear will lead the dog to the idea that it is very easy to scare you away with a light warning.

Many owners often confuse attention with affection and lisping. Attention the dog needs, it should be a lot. It is expressed in daily walks, games, trainings, you can talk with an animal, even just to be silent while being nearby. Another thing - excessive loving. Some owners, especially women, do not know the measure, expressing love for the pet. They squeeze him, kiss, constantly hug. This can sometimes be done, but such manifestations should be dosed, since the dog does not perceive affection as a person.

A dog is an animal that learns from its mistakes. Therefore, in the education of the need to use the method of "carrot and stick". For each performed command, a dog is encouraged by a delicacy, for failure to perform it is punished. Punishments in no case should be physical - it is forbidden to beat the dog, it is impossible to shout. The owner should express his dissatisfaction in a calm, confident tone.

To calm down the raging pet will help the method of "wolf pack." In the wild, the wolf-leader cuddles the rebel to the ground, slightly choking him. This technology can also be used by you. Squeeze the dog to the floor, easily holding the neck. If the resistance does not stop, the animal is raised and held in a hanging position until the dog finishes a roar and discontent.

Also, do not hesitate to ask for help. Today there are many courses that teach behavior with dogs. And you can also consult with professional dog handlers and bring your animal for training. Experts will not only conduct all the necessary trainings, but will also tell you all aspects of the animal's behavioral lines, as well as give recommendations on how to continue raising it at home. It is very important to organize the process of re-education in such a way that all family members participate in it, only then can obedience be achieved from the dog.

To prevent anger and aggressive attitude towards people, including the owner, the puppy should be raised immediately, as soon as it appears in the house. With an adult dog to cope much harder. Consider a few recommendations that will help educate the four-legged friend so that he brings the owners only positive emotions.

• The animal must have an equipped resting place. It can be a comfortable, comfortable bed, where the dog will be pleased to be. During the day, the dog can move, for example, she wants to lie down at the feet of the owner or near the battery. All this is allowed, you can not just allow the dog to climb to you on the bed. Such attempts are stopped immediately.And also the dog must understand that the windowsills and tables are also forbidden places.
• Feed the dog at the same time, do not allow him to eat if you have not eaten yet. The animal must have its own diet.
• Provide a reasonable waste of energy, leading the dog to long and intense walks. Without wasting energy, the dog becomes naughty and aggressive. It is recommended to walk with any dog ​​at least an hour twice a day.
• From the very first days, teach your puppy hygiene: cleaning the ears, teeth, eyes, washing the paws, combing the wool. If you constantly and regularly carry out procedures, the pet will not react inadequately. If the dog still growls or bit you, do not shout, swing your arms. Lightly hold the nose and thumb of the dog's nose, and, holding it in a similar position, clearly express your dissatisfaction. After that, you can continue the procedure.
• Control the games that you spend with your pet. If the dog starts to growl, the game should stop immediately. Do the same if the animal barks. Go to the dog close and confidently say the command "You can not." The game should not be resumed.

In addition, it is worth noting that dogs are different. There are good-natured animals, such as Labradors, Collies, Huskies, it is easier and safer to train them, and it is much easier to rehabilitate them in adulthood. More stubborn dogs, such as a bull terrier, Doberman, Rottweiler, will not work for gentle people, here and with a strong spirit person it will not always succeed.

And remember that as soon as the dog starts to growl at you or you notice that its behavior is strangely changing from day to day, it is impossible to postpone the search for reasons. The further you ignore the dog, the less trust there will be in your relationship.

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