[KelseyRose]

Finally entering into week 2 of life with Josephine, a tiny 11-12 week old puppy, and I've began to notice how each member of the family is responded to by Jo-jo. At the top of the pack is me and my mother. We're the primary care-givers so she tends to show submissive behavior around us, like rolling over on her tummy during sleeping time, licking faces and fingers, and bringing toys over she wants us to have. Next on the totem pole is my 2nd eldest sister and my father. Both get the licking and while she will play with them she's less concerned about pleasing them and more focused on the toys. Jo-jo growled at my father once and was quickly was put into a submissive pose and since then has not growled at my father since. Sadly next inline is my dog Hendra. Jo-jo sees her as a playmate and will nip, bark and growl at her during play. Never viciously of course, all in good fun. The reason why I said 'sadly Hendra' is because we have one more member of the pack...my eldest sister Amy.

Little Jo-jo see's Amy as someone below her on the totem pole. She growls and nips at her, pulling her lips back and baring her teeth. When Amy tries to play with the puppy she's completely ignored. Its the oddest thing really, I don't know what happened between them, but Josephine wants nothing to do with Amy. We've tried to have Amy put Jo-jo on her back until she submits, but it doesn't work. Even after Amy sneaking her some treats the puppy refuses to lick her, play with her, anything positive. How can I fix this? I want my oldest sister to bond with the dog before she leaves for college. It's really depressing her. Thanks for the help.