The problem is, she is spoiled and she has taken on the roll as pack leader. Invest in Cesar Milan's tapes and books and learn how to become the pack leader.
She sees you as HER poperty rather than she being YOUR property.
A few exercises to get you started. When you put her food bowl down, do not let her eat the food until you tell her that she can. Set the bowl down and guard it from her until she backs off. I use the command WAIT. If they come toward the bowl, I push them back and say WAIT. when they stop trying to get it, I say OK and move away.
Another exercise. Walk toward her and make her back up, blocking her from getting around you.
Take toys away from her, then give them back when she stops trying to grab them. Take her bowl away while she is eating and give it back when she is being nice.
Always eat first, and then feed her. You can even allow her to lick your plate, when you are finished, so she learns that you eat first. Pack leaders always eat first.
Find a new vet. I cannot believe that any vet would think it is OK to use a shock collar on a small breed dog. |