Sounds like you've got yourself a VERY alpha personality pup (not to mention smart). Don't fret - be persistant and it will pay off in ways you can't imagine.
Your pup WILL love you best, once it figures out that you are the Alpha of Alphas.
In her mind, she is the Alpha, and no one can beat that - it would take a VERY alpha female to tame her, a job I don't envy, but one I'm familiar with.
Cozy was as Alpha as you could get. She would kick other pups off the nipples so she could have her fill. Our breeder looked at us when we decided on Cozy (We had pick of the females) and said "Are you SURE you want that one?"
Here's another trick for you. Don't laugh now...
Spit in her food. Make her sit before eating, then pretend to eat from her bowl while she watches. Spit in her food, then give it to her. Make her stay (if you can at this age) and wait until you say it's OK for her to eat.
You see Alphas always eat first, then the other pack members get what's left over. When the other dogs eat, they taste the alpha's spit in their food.
Yes it sounds obnoxious, but it was the only thing that ever made Cozy respect my wife. It worked miracles for us.
Of course the best part is the stories you get to tell your friends afterwards. My wife used to have to suck on each dog treat before she gave it to Cozy - quite funny to watch. I still chuckle thinking about it.
We have friends that, to this day, still call my wife the Alpha Bitch.
The result? Cozy is the most loving, respectful, wonderful dog I've ever known. It was a LOT of work - upwards of two years in reality, but she is my angle-girl now.
Don't give up, and don't think for a minute taht she doesn't love you - she does. She needs to respect you too. The fact that she is still being a pain means she DOES respect you, but as an equal. Make her know you are the queen!
Good luck.
GAD
Your pup WILL love you best, once it figures out that you are the Alpha of Alphas.
In her mind, she is the Alpha, and no one can beat that - it would take a VERY alpha female to tame her, a job I don't envy, but one I'm familiar with.
Cozy was as Alpha as you could get. She would kick other pups off the nipples so she could have her fill. Our breeder looked at us when we decided on Cozy (We had pick of the females) and said "Are you SURE you want that one?"
Here's another trick for you. Don't laugh now...
Spit in her food. Make her sit before eating, then pretend to eat from her bowl while she watches. Spit in her food, then give it to her. Make her stay (if you can at this age) and wait until you say it's OK for her to eat.
You see Alphas always eat first, then the other pack members get what's left over. When the other dogs eat, they taste the alpha's spit in their food.
Yes it sounds obnoxious, but it was the only thing that ever made Cozy respect my wife. It worked miracles for us.
Of course the best part is the stories you get to tell your friends afterwards. My wife used to have to suck on each dog treat before she gave it to Cozy - quite funny to watch. I still chuckle thinking about it.
We have friends that, to this day, still call my wife the Alpha Bitch.
The result? Cozy is the most loving, respectful, wonderful dog I've ever known. It was a LOT of work - upwards of two years in reality, but she is my angle-girl now.
Don't give up, and don't think for a minute taht she doesn't love you - she does. She needs to respect you too. The fact that she is still being a pain means she DOES respect you, but as an equal. Make her know you are the queen!
Good luck.
GAD