{"id":12595,"date":"2022-03-25T10:51:41","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:51:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-to-do-if-puppy-growls-while-playing\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:51:41","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:51:41","slug":"what-to-do-if-puppy-growls-while-playing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-to-do-if-puppy-growls-while-playing\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do if puppy growls while playing?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-to-do-if-puppy-growls-while-playing\/#What_to_do_if_puppy_growls_while_playing\" title=\"What to do if puppy growls while playing?\">What to do if puppy growls while playing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-to-do-if-puppy-growls-while-playing\/#Why_does_my_dog_growl_when_playing_with_me\" title=\"Why does my dog growl when playing with me?\">Why does my dog growl when playing with me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-to-do-if-puppy-growls-while-playing\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_puppy_is_playing_or_being_aggressive\" title=\"How do I know if my puppy is playing or being aggressive?\">How do I know if my puppy is playing or being aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-to-do-if-puppy-growls-while-playing\/#Should_you_let_your_dog_growl_while_playing\" title=\"Should you let your dog growl while playing?\">Should you let your dog growl while playing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-to-do-if-puppy-growls-while-playing\/#Is_it_normal_for_my_puppy_to_growl_while_playing\" title=\"Is it normal for my puppy to growl while playing?\">Is it normal for my puppy to growl while playing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-to-do-if-puppy-growls-while-playing\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_growling_when_playing\" title=\"How do I get my dog to stop growling when playing?\">How do I get my dog to stop growling when playing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-to-do-if-puppy-growls-while-playing\/#How_can_you_tell_if_a_puppy_is_playing_or_being_aggressive\" title=\"How can you tell if a puppy is playing or being aggressive?\">How can you tell if a puppy is playing or being aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-to-do-if-puppy-growls-while-playing\/#Is_it_OK_for_dog_to_growl_when_playing\" title=\"Is it OK for dog to growl when playing?\">Is it OK for dog to growl when playing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-to-do-if-puppy-growls-while-playing\/#Why_does_my_dog_get_aggressive_when_playing_with_me\" title=\"Why does my dog get aggressive when playing with me?\">Why does my dog get aggressive when playing with me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-to-do-if-puppy-growls-while-playing\/#Why_does_my_dog_low_growl_when_playing\" title=\"Why does my dog low growl when playing?\">Why does my dog low growl when playing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-to-do-if-puppy-growls-while-playing\/#What_are_signs_of_aggression_in_puppies\" title=\"What are signs of aggression in puppies?\">What are signs of aggression in puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-to-do-if-puppy-growls-while-playing\/#How_can_you_tell_if_your_dog_is_being_playful_or_aggressive\" title=\"How can you tell if your dog is being playful or aggressive?\">How can you tell if your dog is being playful or aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-to-do-if-puppy-growls-while-playing\/#Is_my_puppy_play_biting_or_being_aggressive\" title=\"Is my puppy play biting or being aggressive?\">Is my puppy play biting or being aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-to-do-if-puppy-growls-while-playing\/#Should_I_let_my_puppy_play_aggressively\" title=\"Should I let my puppy play aggressively?\">Should I let my puppy play aggressively?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_if_puppy_growls_while_playing\"><\/span>What to do if puppy growls while playing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Put it in its own room or crate with some toys until it calms down. Set up a dragline indoors or out. If your puppy has a leash you can quickly grab it&#8217;s easier to pull him away from something naughty. Don&#8217;t punish, just interrupt.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_growl_when_playing_with_me\"><\/span>Why does my dog growl when playing with me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common reasons dogs growl are <b>fear, possession aggression, territoriality, and pain. Some dogs also growl when playing. Play growling is often seen when two dogs are having a safe, healthy play session. In this case, the growling does not necessarily indicate aggression.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_puppy_is_playing_or_being_aggressive\"><\/span>How do I know if my puppy is playing or being aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs of dog aggression include <b>raised hackles, stiffness, snapping, or lunging. If either dog shows aggression, separate them immediately. But be careful: Never get between two fighting dogs. Dogs can also become territorial, whether it&#8217;s toward a place, food, a toy or a person.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_let_your_dog_growl_while_playing\"><\/span>Should you let your dog growl while playing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs tend to growl while they play for a variety of reasons, <b>most of them positive. And while play between dogs may not always stay positive, it can be kept that way if you give it the proper attention. If they just like to hear the sound of their own voice, maybe it is best just to let them have a growling good time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_my_puppy_to_growl_while_playing\"><\/span>Is it normal for my puppy to growl while playing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Rough-housing is normal and healthy for dogs, whether they&#8217;re growling at each other, lunging, wrestling or even biting- it&#8217;s all part of how they play. Sometimes though, the lines are blurred when it comes to distinguishing between what is friendly and what is fighting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_growling_when_playing\"><\/span>How do I get my dog to stop growling when playing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Stop a Dog From Growling When Playing<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Initiate a play session with Lucky.  <\/li>\n<li>Observe his body language.  <\/li>\n<li>Monitor his behavior during play and look for triggers.  <\/li>\n<li>Say no, in a firm but calm voice, remove the toy and walk away from Lucky if he growls.  <\/li>\n<li>Leave Lucky alone for five minutes and allow him to chill.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_a_puppy_is_playing_or_being_aggressive\"><\/span>How can you tell if a puppy is playing or being aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs of dog aggression include <b>raised hackles, stiffness, snapping, or lunging. If either dog shows aggression, separate them immediately. But be careful: Never get between two fighting dogs. Dogs can also become territorial, whether it&#8217;s toward a place, food, a toy or a person.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_for_dog_to_growl_when_playing\"><\/span>Is it OK for dog to growl when playing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Rough-housing is normal and healthy for dogs, whether they&#8217;re growling at each other, lunging, wrestling or even biting- it&#8217;s all part of how they play.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_get_aggressive_when_playing_with_me\"><\/span>Why does my dog get aggressive when playing with me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Stress and fear  dogs are more likely to show aggression when they are under stress or are scared. Hormones  elevated levels of testosterone may manifest as aggression in dogs. Females in breeding season or with litters may demonstrate more aggression.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_low_growl_when_playing\"><\/span>Why does my dog low growl when playing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your pup might emit low growls when you pet them, for example. It may sound something like a louder version of a cat&#8217;s purr. <b>They can also growl as a sign that they want more affection. Body language will be loose and relaxed, and it may even sound like your dog is trying to say human words to you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_signs_of_aggression_in_puppies\"><\/span>What are signs of aggression in puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common aggressive puppy behaviour warning signs include snarling, growling, mounting, snapping, nipping, lip curling, lunging, dominant body language\/play, challenging stance, dead-eye stare, aggressive barking, possessiveness, and persistent biting\/mouthing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_your_dog_is_being_playful_or_aggressive\"><\/span>How can you tell if your dog is being playful or aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Growl: Dogs do growl while playing, but there are two ways to tell different growls apart. <b>An aggressive growl will be accompanied by snarling and snapping, while a playful growl is just a sound, accompanied by relaxed body movements (no tension)<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_my_puppy_play_biting_or_being_aggressive\"><\/span>Is my puppy play biting or being aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When puppies play with each other, they use their mouths. Therefore, puppies usually want to bite or mouth hands during play or when being petted. <b>With puppies, this is rarely aggressive behavior in which the intent is to do harm.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_let_my_puppy_play_aggressively\"><\/span>Should I let my puppy play aggressively?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It is completely normal, safe, and healthy in most cases, but it can become dangerous if it goes too far. Dogs may play-bite, lunge, swipe, and even bark at you or other dogs during play, but it will normally be done in a gentle, friendly manner.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What to do if puppy growls while playing?Why does my dog growl when playing with me?How do I know if my puppy is playing or being aggressive?Should you let your dog growl while playing?Is it normal for my puppy to growl while playing?How do I get my dog to stop growling when&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12595","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12595"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12595"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12595\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12595"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12595"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12595"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}