I have never had a dog like this one.. And the thing is I have never been an "alpha" in anything in my life. I do believe this is the key tho....Everyone runs over me.. Always has been that way. And this puppy is far from being passive. I said so many bad words it would make a sailor blush. But then "bad words" doesn't solve anything..

You hit on another area "respect".. Geesh, somewhere down the line "respect" for me got lost. Thinking "self-respect" somehow fits in this picture . If I don't have "respect" for myself, nobody, including puppy will... And not exactly sure how to find it again..

Funny tho.. How a lil pup can magnify all that I seem to be "weak" in.. Or throw "my issues" in my face . I am a nurturer. Not a fighter. And this lil pup doesn't want nurturing, He wants to fight.. Yes.. I do have my hands full..