As much as I love him, I think Lefty's just one of those "give him an inch; he'll take a mile" kind of dogs. I've gone back to speaking to him a little more firmly, and making him sit while I prepare his dinner, etc. If the growling happens again we'll have to find some way to punish him--make him get off the couch and act coldly toward him, I guess.

I was quite cold to him last night--the little turkey took off of the kitchen island (and ate) 2 molassas cookies that I'd bought for Jeff!!!