I just had to share that Little Dale is a growler when he doesn't get his own way. Although it is less and less frequent all the time. When I first got him if I picked him up to take him outside he would growl. If I picked him up to bring him inside and he didn't want to come, he would growl. If I reached for a toy or a treat, sometimes he would growl. I just gave him his bath and toweled him dry (he doesn't like it yet) so he growled. His growling antics are getting shorter and further between all the time but every time he does it, I think of all the threads and discussions we have had on here about puppies and the growling. Normally, I just ignore him and keep doing what I want him to do or if he gets carried away with himself, I will hold the top of his jaw Like Chip does and he stops the little tantrum.
I am either niave or this is just a little puppy trying to get his own way in typical puppy fashion. He is a sweet little fella.
It is so much easier the second time around.