Hi Kasey, Part of the problem is that everything has changed. Bailey was used to it being You and her and she is trying to keep it that way. You must start all over. Teach her you are the Mommy (pack leader) and she is not. Put her a leash on her harness and don't give her free run of the house, until she is retrained. Here are three things you can try. One will work just right for you and Bailey. 1. If she starts a fight stop it at once, with a firm Enough !. And give her a short time out ( 3 to 5 min.s) away from you and everyone else. Do not use her crate for a time out. If possible use a safe small room. She may scream and protest but ignore her. When time is up, let her come back where you are. Repeat as often as necessary. 2. You can also use the Enough !, then spray her with water. 3. Say Enough ! and throw rolled up socks or other harmless cloth item at her. This works best if you can actually hit her. All it does is snap her out of that fight mode and bring her attention back to you. Let her understand you will not let her get away with fighting. I hope this helps. If you can go to the library and read some books about dog training. My favorite is How to be your dogs best friend by the Monks of New Skete and Dog Perfect by Sarah Hodgson . Cesar Millan has several books and videos you might find helpful too. |