Instructions
Say "no" when your dog growls at you.
Repeat the command and look the dog in the eye until it stops growling and looks away.
Place the puppy inside its crate or in an isolated area for about 10 minutes. Do not give it affection just after correcting the behavior.
Repeat these steps every time your dog growls at you after you scold it. Be consistent, because inconsistency can cause your dog to be confused about what you want.
How to Stop a Puppy From Growling When Scolded
While you might think that growling is an aggressive trait in a dog, it isn't necessarily. Your puppy could growl at you after you scold it as a way of objecting to your correction. On the other hand, the puppy could growl because it is feeling unsure and insecure. Whatever is causing your puppy to growl, it is a behavior that you likely want to correct. Dealing with unwanted behaviors early in a dog's life is always best, as that way, the behavior can't spiral into worse actions.