No one likes the fact that their beloved pet growls at its owner.
Even if we are talking about a small dog, some risk factor is present.
A dog growls mainly to make you stop doing something, otherwise a bite will follow, experts say.
However, petting is a pleasant element of interaction between a person and a pet, in which there is nothing reprehensible. But the dog may have a different opinion. Sometimes the dog may growl at the moment when you pet him or try to do so.
Why does such a strange reaction occur on the part of the animal?
You will be surprised, but dogs are not always in the mood for active social contact. In some cases, they just want to rest quietly without unnecessary attention.
If you try to pet the animal at such a moment, it may growl.
Sometimes there is also a simpler explanation: the dog is in pain in a certain part of the body. Perhaps you touched it while petting it.
Therefore, it is worth inspecting the area and, if necessary, contacting a specialist.
Previously, we talked about three myths about fighting dogs that you should stop believing .
