I'm wondering if it's ever okay for a dog to growl at his owner. The other night Jeff was petting Lefty and he suddenly stopped at a period where his head was directly above and behind Lefty's (hope that makes sense). I don't think Lefty could see Jeff but could sense how close he was, and I think it annoyed him. He began growling this low growl, but stopped as soon as Jeff moved, and then he wanted more petting.
Part of me thinks a dog should be able to "say" when you're doing something that annoys him; on the other hand, I wonder if it invites trouble if a dog is allowed to growl at his owner, especially if the owner is already dealing with a low-level dominance/aggression issue, as we are.
Any advice?
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