What if you have a lot of difficulty stopping the dog from growling? Are we dealing with a dreadeddominant delinquent dog? — An aggressive cur? — An alpha leader of the pack? Most likely not.Characteristically, growly and blustery dogs are middle-ranking males, who have limited
experience and are insecure of there social standing and so, usually resort to bluff and protracted threats. Often the dog may growl incessantly to add major emphasis to a minor point. Most overtly aggressive dogs are all bark and no bite. Indeed, a true top dog is a rather cool and relaxed customer, who very rarely resorts to threats of any kind, let alone lengthy blustery bluffs.Instead the threat is subtle and the follow up is immediate, short and sharp.