| You can look throughout this site and find ways to establish yourself as pack leader. From your previous posts it doesn't seem like you have a real problem yet. Just make her earn everything, even petting.
Don't listen to the so-called large dog owners that you've talked to. They know nothing. Never strike your dog, especially in the face. If it comes to blows guess who's going to win... not you. Besides, you don't want to ruin your dogs spirit.
Also don't be afraid of your dog. When we first adopted our girl my wife stayed with her alone the first night. She called me hysterical to return home because she was afraid of this dog. Wand was growling and barking and running around like mad. She was just playing. She has these fits where she growls and barks not at anyone in particular. Just runs throws herself on the jumps. She seems insane. Now my wife and I just look at her and laugh and sometimes we'll join in the fun. Rotties are sometimes very vocal. It's okay as long as it's not directed at you.
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