Originally Posted by QuickSilver (Post 2574734)

Sweetlips, have you tried rolling your pup's lip into her mouth when she bites? If time outs and yelping like a packmate don't do it, I'd say that's the third line of defense.

Originally Posted by Gigi485 (Post 2574922)

Two things that worked for me. A quick squirt from my water bottle as I say "no!" and if that fails, the submission roll on the side (only used for really unacceptable behavior)

Originally Posted by Jemma (Post 2574759)

I don't know how old she/he is but my Jemma does the same thing and she is 5 months old. I was so mad that she barked trying to show me she was pack leader. Ummm, I don't think so. She would start to run and I would chase her till I got her and put her in her puppy playpen for a short period of time. I only do it to let her cool down and then I take her out. Because she is in her puppy pen when I have to work. Kinda like her own bedroom/den. HOWEVER, I finally found something that she didn't like...at all. I took a coffee can and put coins and a few bolts in it. Now she learned real fast. Just try it. They hate the sound. Now f she even see's me heading for the can, she stops lol But please try it. Someone told me to try and I was glad I did. I, too, was getting really upset that she thought she was the head. I took that away from her and put her in her place, which was below me. One strong suggestion is, you must say no at the same time you shake the can. Soon she will associate the word with that can and realizes in turn that "No" is negative.
Rarely do I use the can. Come to think of it, I haven't used it now for 3 weeks. Give it a try, it doesn't cost a thing.
If you do, let me know if it works for you.
BTW, I just taught my 8 yr old Granddaughter how to use it. Jemma goes nuts when she see's her,she loves her. But when she starts to get a little nuts, my Granddaughter uses it. I told her only one shake and the word No. But again, the two are just kids. But it's kidding a lot better

Good luck, I've been there.

Originally Posted by Ashley V (Post 2575951)

When Chip was a puppy, I would roll him on his back and force him to submit. Now if he gets in trouble, he crawls on the floor towards us, with his ears pinned back. Smokey will turn his head away from us or roll over on his back without any prompting. My dogs are also two years old. I'm not sure how old your dog is, but if she's still a puppy, give her more of a chance. She's little and she's still learning. You wouldn't expect a toddler to immediately know how to share their toys, right? Same scenario. I do know what it's like when they seem to "sass" you. Smokey sometimes gets into these barking fits and when I tell him to "Quiet" he'll pause, look square in my eyes, and bark once more. I tell him quiet again, and he'll repeat. Finally, I'll go to get up to hold his mouth shut, force submission... something, and he'll sprint off in the other direction. I can't help but laugh sometimes cause he just wants to play and wants attention, but sometimes it just isn't the right time and they do need to learn to listen.

Originally Posted by Wabbit (Post 2575977)

One thing I have learned thru owning dogs...is that each dog is different...where some may show remorse or feel bad for being in trouble then there are those others that NEVER WILL show any remorse!

But that doesn't mean that you can't make them be obedient and submissive to you... Since you have the second type...you just simply need to find something that works like the "can of coins"...or "the water bottle"...so that she will at least behave...and not sass you...That way she will be submissive to you...and respect you as pack leader..

good luck...

Also I would definately take her on walks and make her stay by your side...that will also teach her that you are the leader....that's a fast way to train them..and you will both have a good time on the walk.

Originally Posted by Sweetlips6 (Post 2576014)

Thanks for giving me an age/timeline. Bonnie is 6 mo. I guess she is in the toddler/tantrum stage, and just wants to see what she can get away with. LOL =Very good advice thanks