[kclinch]

Lucy,

I will not offer solutions on an internet forum. Simply put, with a potential of aggression, it is a dangerous thing to do.

I did suggest that she read the "Nothing in Life is Free" in the article sections of this forum. I also suggested that she invest in the book "Leader of the Pack" by Nancy Baer(SP).

Leader of the Pack is very non-invasive way of training, and working on pack leadership, which is what the issue is here(If this were an older dog, who had been a stray, I might say differently, however, it is a puppy who is testing his boundries.)

I feed dogs in crates...I feed dogs in my living room floor. Everyone lined up in a row. I frequently have clients dogs here who have issues, such as what she has stated. They all go on Nothing in life is free and pack leadership lessons.

I also suggested that she contact the International Association of Canine Professionals. This organization is full of balanced, intelligent trainers who know what they are doing.

I would also suggest some structured, balanced obedience classes. Classes where there are rewards and corrections.

Again, to offer instruction via the internet is stupid, at best, and is an invite to a lawsuit in the future.