[lizzieg]

Originally Posted by Ladymom

At only five months, she's not "ruined". Most likely the cute puppy behavior is just no longer so cute. She is also entering her "teenage" stage where she may not listen and challenge your authority.

I would suggest you try the Nothing in Life is Free program on her. There is lots of information about it on the internet, but here are a few links.

Nothing in Life is Free

Dogs: Positive Reinforcement Training : The Humane Society of the United States

Thank you for the resources. I am looking forward to taking my lunch break and reading them. (:

She has a few areas that need improving, but she is overall a good dog. She isn't destructive, and she is house broken. I guess that is enough to be thankful for.

I know that she is just showing love with the licking, so I feel horrible to scold her for it, even though it is a behavior that I am not too fond of. She is so sweet and loving, and it is so hard to discipline her. When I tell her 'no' sternly when she chases me and nips my feet, she hovers down low, tucks her tail between her legs, and looks at me so sad. I don't want her to fear me or anyone; I just want her to listen. In her mind, she probably thinks it is a game and wants to play.