[h0ldem]

OK so not to sound like a smartass cuz I'm not, why don't you just ask her? I mean you're the one who claims you can communicate with them and people like me are just close minded for not believing it LOL.

Please ask her and tell us what she says

As for what it means, a growl is a growl and is always should be interpreted as a warning of some kind.

This.. And we already know you have an unstable dog. In fact, you know you do as well.. So I don't know why you would even post a question like this.

[MontyP@thon]

Boogie; When I'm stressed and have things going on, I can't speak to her properly, that's why I haven't asked her.

Un_Original; Cause I wanted to know exactly what it meant, if you read my post properly, you'd know that. I wanted to know if it was actually a growl or not, I wanted to know if it was a meaning of being uncomfortable or a warning to bite. That's why I posted this.

[Plaumpholavup]

Not every warning is a warning to bite...right away.

For example, If you annoy me (using "you" just for the example) I may warn you to shut up, back off and leave me alone. My warning does not mean I am going to punch you out because you are annoying me. In fact I am actually going to try not to punch you out and I may warn you several times to back off. If you seem dense I may up the ante and warn you more loudly or with bigger gestures. However if you persist, you may well cross the line and get on my last nerve, or I may start to sense you are a threat or I may get so adrenalized that I'm not thinking clearly...I may eventually punch you out. If we are going to assume that I am relatively stable...there will probably in most cicumstances be several steps between my initial warning and my taking a swing at you. If you suspect I may have some instabilities, then I suggest you watch yourself.

[MontyP@thon]

Thank you for that example, it made a lot of sense and helped answer my questions.

[blankostaroe]

Veronica does something like that when she is on the couch sleeping. I assume she hears or senses something outside because the couch is near the window.

It's pretty funny because she is all curled up with her head tucked in and you hear this grumbly growl coming from her. It's like "I can't be bothered to get off my fat ass, but I am putting whatever's out there on warning that I am here"!!

LOL exactly!!

[harriettvanders]

I'll let someone who knows body language answer but Star would growl with his mouth shut. No teeth. With teeth, that's snarling I think.

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Sounds more like she's scared to me though but scared dog can be dangerous.

[Sukadrukanga]

Maybe its a burp

[MontyP@thon]

I'll let someone who knows body language answer but Star would growl with his mouth shut. No teeth. With teeth, that's snarling I think.

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Sounds more like she's scared to me though but scared dog can be dangerous.

Thanks. She is a fearful dog and has shown she will bite some one sadly.

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I posted this though because I want to know if this is a growl or just a grumble. Is it a warning to a bite if she came in contact with whatever she was 'grumbling growling' at.

[blankostaroe]

Based on your description, she just sounds unsure of what's going on.. it doesn't warrant barking or a full on growl/snarl, but she's concerned enough to make a point of it. My dogs will do this sometimes... until whatever it is makes itself clear, then they're like OH! I get it! lol

[MauroDarudo]

One of my dog growls when she is happy/excited. Just wanted to say that lol

[MontyP@thon]

I was wondering if some one could tell me what this means.

At times, Serenity will let out a grumble growl sort of sound. Her teeth don't show, her mouth is closed so I don't know if it's classified as a growl or not. I just call it a 'grumble growl' since it sounds like she's having a grumble but it reminds me of a growl.

Is this a growl?.

If a dog does this, does it mean a warning such as 'I will bite'? Or is it a telling that she's uncomfortable?.

I'm just asking since I've heard this a few times and I want to know if it's a growl, if it's a warning to a bite. What got me thinking more about it is she did it last night when my sister was outside my room (at 3am). She's done it to my brother and a guy once. Other then that, she has only done it when people come to the outside of my room.

Thanks.

[MeatteCen]

Bella grumbles at me when she is laying on the bed, usually on her back upside down.... She is always just being "mouthy" and "talking" to me... she is never in a defensive mode or acting like anything... any time she has ever grumbled at me, she has been laying around and I consider it just her way to "talk" to me.... actually, it's pretty adorable.

The body language would definitely mean a lot in how I would read this though.

[Elaltergephah]

Based on your description, she just sounds unsure of what's going on.. it doesn't warrant barking or a full on growl/snarl, but she's concerned enough to make a point of it. My dogs will do this sometimes... until whatever it is makes itself clear, then they're like OH! I get it! lol

Totally agree. My dogs will "talk" to you by grumble growling, but their body language is much different and they usually do it to verbally protest something like being put in the crate or to snitch on another dog. Sometimes they will do it to get my attention for belly or butt scratching. But none of them is even close to fearful and their body language is very relaxed. I think Teal is right on the money about the kind you are describing.

[MontyP@thon]

Bella grumbles at me when she is laying on the bed, usually on her back upside down.... She is always just being "mouthy" and "talking" to me... she is never in a defensive mode or acting like anything... any time she has ever grumbled at me, she has been laying around and I consider it just her way to "talk" to me.... actually, it's pretty adorable.

The body language would definitely mean a lot in how I would read this though.

I wish Serenity grumbled because of this!. How cute would that be.

[VladFal]

Tank used to do this. With him I noticed it was more that he was concerned about something and not sure yet if he should bark or not. What is her recovery like (what she does after)?

[harriettvanders]

What??? A growl is a growl and a grumble is a grumble. And what's the body language?

[nancywind]

Odin grumbles, sighs and makes other noises all the time. My friend's dog ran into him because he wasn't paying attention and Odin grumbled at him. Sometimes if he's in my lap and I move to get comfortable, he'll grumble. Sometimes, if he's waiting in front of the fridge and I don't notice him, he'll grumble. It's different than an 'I'm going to bite you' growl. He doesn't show teeth at all. Just lets you know you are disturbing him.

That's how he earned his new nickname of grampa. Sometimes, he's like a grumpy old man.

[VladFal]

Thanks. She is a fearful dog and has shown she will bite some one sadly.

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I posted this though because I want to know if this is a growl or just a grumble. Is it a warning to a bite if she came in contact with whatever she was 'grumbling growling' at.

I depends on her body language at the time. Keep an eye on her and try to learn her body language better.

[13spebampiliece]

Im with Teal. Considering the description of body language its sounds like they need a more formal introduction because shes unsure of who he is and why hes there. Thats a dog being a dog.

[diundasmink]

OK so not to sound like a smartass cuz I'm not, why don't you just ask her? I mean you're the one who claims you can communicate with them and people like me are just close minded for not believing it LOL.

Please ask her and tell us what she says

As for what it means, a growl is a growl and is always should be interpreted as a warning of some kind.