Question

Although low growling or barking is often associated with aggressive behavior, one must consider the context in which the behavior occurs. Low growling or barking might not indi- cate aggressive behavior when

A. puppies are playing.
B. adult males are meeting for the first time.
C. adult dogs that are familiar with one another meet and greet.
D. mothers are protecting their young.

Answer 1

The correct option is A.
Puppies normally growl when playing; this type of growling is not aggressive. The growling that are made in such situations indicate the pleasure of the puppies as they are playing together, such growl does not result in biting or any other injuries.