Choke slam the dog without hesitation if she growls again (srs). Neck = kill shot in the dog world. Asserts dominance without injury unlike a kick to the ribs.
Also, a bark/growl when being woken up is likely not a dominance issue in my opinion. Ever been woken up from a dream where it took you a second to snap back to reality? That is not a unique feature of humans only.
Remember, she (the dog) is a ***** (B word). That word got its current, more popular connotation for a reason. Also not a unique feature of female humans only.
Also, a bark/growl when being woken up is likely not a dominance issue in my opinion. Ever been woken up from a dream where it took you a second to snap back to reality? That is not a unique feature of humans only.
Remember, she (the dog) is a ***** (B word). That word got its current, more popular connotation for a reason. Also not a unique feature of female humans only.