"Why shouldn't I growl? I'm spoiled rotten! Carried everywhere. Never disciplined. Used to getting my own way. And then all of a sudden, I'm supposed to mind? Fat furry chance! I'm going to defend myself. And lately, she started pointing at me yelling and waving her finger at me! It's frightening, so I growl a little. One of these days, I'll bite the hand that feeds me!" Honey's growl is a warning! It should be taken seriously. It's an aggressive behavior. There are different kinds of aggression, caused by many different things. In this case, it could be fear-aggression caused by lack of training that is frustrating the owner, who is exhibiting abusive behavior. Professional help is warranted so this lil' darlin' can get back to her happy-go-lucky, fun-loving self! If your dog is growling and threatening -- take it seriously. Don't think for a minute, that it's just a phase, or temporary, or doesn't mean anything. Get some help before there's a bigger problem. Select from the list below. This Training Center has a comprehensive section on aggressive behavior and your liability that could cost you everything if your dog injures someone or worse. Do yourself and your dog a favor and take advantage of this very important information on Aggressive Behavior in Dogs.