Black German Shepherd Shadow showing how he growls to try and initiate play. Growling is a way your dog communicates with you and its surroundings weather that be strangers other animals or other dogs. A Growl Is not always a sign of aggression. When your dog growls other things need to be taken in to consideration such as the situation your dog is in and your dogs body language, being able to understand what your dog is communicating will ensure you have a happy well balanced dog and keep you your dog and eveone else safe.
