Should I punish growling?
NO.
Growling is a warning. If you punish the growl, the dog learns to bite without warning. Respect the growl and back off/assess the trigger.
Play Growls
Play growls are different. Look at body language (loose vs stiff).
Growling is a warning. If you punish the growl, the dog learns to bite without warning. Respect the growl and back off/assess the trigger.
Play growls are different. Look at body language (loose vs stiff).