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Feature Story... PTR #298 Mon 8 December 2008
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Our Feature Story....

Our Feature Story this week was prompted by the fact that we get many e-mails from listeners - particularly those new to the 'dog world' - that their dog growls at them or their kids particularly around feeding time or if they have a chew or a special toy. 

Sadly some of these dogs have actually been surrendered adding to the problem of 'dumped dogs' all because of owner ignorance. These dogs were just exhibiting what is essentially 'normal behaviour' although this can (and should be) controlled to a certain extent with proper training.

This week Dr Harry Cooper gives all dog owners some good advice.

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Mon 8th December 2008

Growly Dogs = Back Off Buddy!
With Australia's most popular veterinarian – Dr Harry Cooper

Part of a dog's natural behaviour is to growl. Many dog owners think their dog is aggressive because they growl.

Sometimes this is the case and Dr Harry talks about that in this featured story, but generally dog to dog growling, especially at feeding time is a natural behaviour that most dogs understand the meaning of.

Dogs growling at humans is an absolute no no... but knowing that a growling dog is saying 'back off or I'll bite' is certainly good to know!

Young children especially can be a threat to dogs - some dogs see screaming 3 year old kids as 'aliens'... pulling their tails, shouting and running.

A young child does not understand what a growl means.

Once again Dr Harry has some great advice for all dog loving families.


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