Okay take a deep breath, alright you can do this! The barking can be fixed by putting coins in a coke can and shaking them at her saying "no bark" very firmly. Eventually all you'll have to do is say no bark and/or pick up the can and she'll stop. If that doesn't work try the cans of air you can spray to clean your computer keyboard. My furkids hate having air blown in their faces. On the nipping, when she nips at you gently wrap your hand around her mouth and hold it closed and say "no bite" firmly. I then open my palm and say "just lick" in a really happy voice and hopefully she'll lick your palm. It took about a week before Tucker stopped biting and started to lunge at me and lick my face off, but at least he isn't nipping anymore. I think if she's had all of her puppy shots then she's fine to be on a leash. IMO if you want to get another puppy for her to play with, to provide companionship for yourself, and you can afford it, then go for it. However, I wouldn't expect it to mellow out your puppy. Mine just got crazier with another pup. Good luck!
__________________ Kimberly  Lee, parents of Lexie  , Tucker  , and Jordan |