My Kids Grawling While Talking To Me. Or maybe they growl when you come near while eating their meal, which is a sign of resource guarding. Why does my dog growl at me?

Dogs growl to communicate and there are several different types of growls that a dog can make and each growl means something different. One time i made a sudden move during the growl and he bit me. While growling can be due to many different reasons, such as your dog is sick or injured.