I know she's having fun playing chase or letting me rub her belly, but she'll make a little "rrrrrrr" and keep playing. She does't show her teeth or anything. Do I need to stop when she does that? She's about 10 and I've had her 5 years.
2006-06-07 02:27:14 · 10 answers · asked by Iloveitwhenyoucallmebigpoppa 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
it could be her noise for "i'm enjoying this"....
if it's not her normal happy noise, then she may have a sensitive spot that you're hitting.
check her out yourself or take her to the vet for a check up in case she may have a skin irritation or even something more severe.
my dog does a low gutteral growl when he gets his belly rubbed or when we're playing, but i know it's his happy noise.
after 5 years i would assume you know her "happy noises" so if this is different then maybe a trip to the vet is in order!
take care and i hope all is well.
2006-06-07 02:42:48 · answer #1 · answered by joey322 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You said she GROWS a little when you play with her. So, yes you should stop or she is going to be enormous.
But, no, seriously...it is totally normal. Wilma is fine. Wikipedia says that: "Growls can be used to threaten, to invite play, and to show dominance. " If you are getting a negative vibe from her growl, I would stop. But if she seems to be having fun, then continue what you're doing
2006-06-08 11:37:49 · answer #2 · answered by Miss D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well sometimes they just make noises cuz theyre having fun i mean when you play around you laugh right well for a dog they cant laugh so yeah they usually wanna play but if she shows her teeth then stop....
2006-06-07 13:57:14 · answer #3 · answered by BaBy PiNk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many dogs will play growl - don't worry about it unless she's growling to boss you around, like when you go near her food.
2006-06-07 12:00:38 · answer #4 · answered by Danger, Will Robinson! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude ur dog must be huge if she grows every time u play with her, No im j/k i kno what u mean its normal dont worry about it PLAY AWAY.lol
2006-06-07 10:10:09 · answer #5 · answered by Shorty 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its pretty normal till u dont feel that she wants to attack u or anything.wenever i play with my dogs they do the same as we make noises when we play its there way of doin it.dont need to do anything if they dont hurt u.
gud luck
2006-06-07 09:43:53 · answer #6 · answered by angel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She must be a tall dog now if she grows each time you play with her ;-)
2006-06-07 09:31:54 · answer #7 · answered by Kathy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my dog does that too! i think when they make that noise they are ok because his tail is wagging and he breaths normal and everything. its probably just a little noise to show they like it!
2006-06-07 09:45:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't play with her and see if she wags her tail if she does she wants to play.
2006-06-07 09:30:21 · answer #9 · answered by Da Great 1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if she growls while playing it means that she is happy.there is nothing to fear
2006-06-07 10:35:38 · answer #10 · answered by darryl mon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋