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Originally Posted by wildenmorgen
The only problem with ignoring a dog that is growling, is that he may want you to leave him alone – ignoring the dog has taught him that by growling at you, you will leave him alone, hence reinforcing the bad behaviour, rather than stopping it.
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This is very true too. One would need to know, why the dog growls, if he really means it, see the situation and evaluate it. Different situations and moments need different solutions. Again, help of a behaviourist or experienced dog owner/trainer would be the best.