He would do the growling while placing his chin on my knee like he wanted love. Like he was confused as what he was doing or why. After time passed, he would do it when he didn’t want to go inside the house. Get off the couch or bed. I’ve since put him in a kennel that has access to outside via a doggy door. He uses it for bathroom or to come meet me for playing ball. When we go to the park, he sits still and lets me put on his harness, like a good boy. I believe he has a good heart and just needs someone who knows how to help him not be aggressive. After him bitting me twice, once while pulling him off my other dog and he kept coming back at her while I shielded her. The second time because he didn’t want to go inside the house. My vet suggested putting the dog down. I feel Max is better than that and like I said, had a good heart. He is neutered and has all shots and are up to date. He is chipped.