Skills Series - Part 4
"Never Punish a Dog for Growling"
- Yawning, lip licking, and looking away are subtle signs of anxiety or discomfort. . .such signs are generally missed by humans
- Growling is a clear indication of an uncomfortable situation, with a possible bite as result
- Growling is fair warning to humans
- Punishing growling does not calm the anxiety and only masks the warning signal
*Tips by Irith Bloom, owner of The Sophisticated Dog (training service)
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