Growl dream meaning is explained below using 2 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Martha Clarke

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

Interpretation 2 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

See under separate headings of Dog, Bears, Animals, etc.
Source: The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams Author: Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett