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

Interpretation 1 — Margaret Hamilton

An animal that growls represents a person of like character and disposition; see “animals”
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited Author: Margaret Hamilton

Interpretation 2 — Tyler Wolfe

A symbol of dissatisfied and wicked people, Ps. 59:15
Source: Christian Dream Symbols Author: Tyler Wolfe