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Mable,
by petting him after he growls, you are reinforcing his growling...You gave him a reward for growling at you. When a dog is in a bad frame of mind, growling, or fearful, and you go to comfort them or coddle them, you have rewarded them for feeling that way, and it keeps them in that same frame of mind, you need to correct the behavior you dont want...be assertive with him and let him know that this behavior is unwanted and will not be tolerated or he will continue to do it.
Emilie
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