When Lucy growled at the cat, it was loud, clear, and I loved it. Growling is one of the most misunderstood behaviours in dogs, but it’s also one of the most important. In this post, I’m sharing a real-life moment from my multi-species household and explaining why growling isn’t bad behaviour—it’s communication.

“Your dog is just being dominant.”
It’s one of the most common myths in dog training—and one of the most harmful. Let’s talk about what’s really behind your dog’s behaviour.

Dog training is so much more than obedience and stopping dogs from behaving in ways we don’t particularly enjoy. It’s teaching our dogs skills they can use to navigate our world.