Growl dream meaning is explained below using 2 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.
Hearing a growl is almost always an alarm. The dreamer should be attentive of the real-life environment in order to discover something that is not going well.
Source: The Big Dictionary of Dreams • Author: Martha Clarke
See under separate headings of Dog, Bears, Animals, etc.
Source: The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams • Author: Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett