Thread: What feeling does it signify when my dog whines when i make her stop barking?

I'm working with a trainer to get over her fear aggression. Basically my 6 month cane corso has the fear aggression because I've been too nice to her and haven't established myself as a strong pack leader. She used to bark at every noise she heard outside. I have been growling at her and praising when she stops barking. Shes catching on that its not ok to bark but she cries when i correct the behavior. She stops the barking, looks at me, then paces near me and whines. Does this signify that she is still scared?

Growling, or grunting. The trainer said that this is how a higher ranking dog in a pack would correct lower ranking dogs. It doesn't have to be a growl, just any deep noise like a growl, or a grunt, or a "uh-uh!"

No, she's submitting to you.
Whining is a sign of submission and subservience.
I've never heard of growling at your dog to make them stop barking, that's really interesting.