Night time growling

[rchamp3908]

Hi everyone,

I have a 6 month old Schnoodle, and he is a sweet loving dog during the day. But occasionally, at night (usually around 9:30-10 pm) if you go to move him, he will turn and growl. No biting, just a snapping motion. Does anyone have any thoughts? Maybe he's just tired and irritable and needs to put into his crate earlier.

Thanks

[Giselle]

Let sleeping dogs lie.

Seriously, it's that simple. When you're sleeping, do you like to be pushed and touched? I highly doubt it. We owe our dogs the same respect. It's not normal or appropriate for any animal of any species to enjoy poking and prodding during sleep. If you don't like where your Schnauzer/Poodle mix usually falls asleep and you often have to move him, then put him in his crate earlier and avoid it all.

[s5555]

Did you ever figure out what was causing the night-time aggression? We are having the EXACT same problem with our 4-year-old doberman. He is sweet as can be all day and cuddly, etc. with my boyfriend all day until the evening... he gets aggressive towards him... and it doesn't seem to matter if we are in the bedroom, kitchen, living room, or what we are or aren't doing. It's so strange! We are feeling pretty helpless since we don't know what is causing it!

[Karen]

Did you ever figure out what was causing the night-time aggression? We are having the EXACT same problem with our 4-year-old doberman. He is sweet as can be all day and cuddly, etc. with my boyfriend all day until the evening... he gets aggressive towards him... and it doesn't seem to matter if we are in the bedroom, kitchen, living room, or what we are or aren't doing. It's so strange! We are feeling pretty helpless since we don't know what is causing it!

Hmm, has he had a vet check lately? Any changes in his environment? Any new family members or anything?

[jessewills]

Its difficult to short out your problem. Generally dog growl for several reasons, he may growl if someone make him angry or irritate to do something. Take advise to a Vet.