Actually, if a dog is growling, you don't want to say 'no'. Think of it this way - why is the dog growling? Typically, because it is uncomfortable with something. The growl is used to warn whatever it is to back off, and to tell the owner that something is making it uncomfortable. If you correct this, all you are correcting is the dog communicating. A better approach would be to recognize what it is uncomfortable with, and change it's perception of that with positive reinforcement.
Actually, if a dog is growling, you don't want to say 'no'. Think of it this way - why is the dog growling? Typically, because it is uncomfortable with something. The growl is used to warn whatever it is to back off, and to tell the owner that something is making it uncomfortable. If you correct this, all you are correcting is the dog communicating. A better approach would be to recognize what it is uncomfortable with, and change it's perception of that with positive reinforcement.
truthaboutforever7 1 year ago