When Pip brings her toy back after I've thrown it, I tell her to 'let go'. If I don't do that, the tug of war is on! I let her play tug for a while then I tell her to let go, and only then will I throw it. Maybe the same thing would work if she had something in her mouth, I'll have to remember to try that, coz she's always picking up something!
As for your girl not sitting for food and water, I'd offer her the food, along with the command to sit, and if she doesn't sit, make her wait a bit longer. The water should be down for her always regardless. You might need to re-establish the fact that you're alpha and not her. |