| Oh my, I love a pup like that! This is a dog that is not going to fold up on you when the work gets hard.
When you're in such a state, put a lead on her and go for a little walk. doesn't need to be long, just changes the ideas and focus. During that time, practice what "sit" means and do some puppy pushups. Then work on "fetch" with a toy and tell her what a very clever girl she is.
BTW, pups don't know squat about time outs. Be honest and simply state that you are putting her in a crate to give yourself some time out. There is nothing wrong with that, but if you think she is sitting in the crate and reflecting upon what she did to be put in there you are deluding yourself.
Pop pup in crate and go have a cup of coffee.
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"The scientific name for an animal that doesn't either run from or fight its enemies is lunch."-Michael Friedman |