A bit more background. Harley was the second dog that she had adopted. The first was Lucky. 100% Border Collie, then Harley was brought in for company. The dogs came into my wife's life before I did, but not a big deal for me as my family has always had large dogs.
Lucky ended up being put down two years ago due to a bowel disorder, after two (expensive) operations failed to put him right.
Harley was very much the number two dog, and after a period of adjustment she settled into her new life with a new alpha male (me) in the picture.
She is very trainable.
She doesn't come in or go out of the house before me, and I try to encourage my wife to do the same.
I have taken her to ground and placed a knee on her chest (the dog, that is) a few times when she has deserved it. She comes to me (again, the dog) begrudgingly sometimes, when off leash.
I think that she has an idea that she ranks below the little guy, but I don't know how she wil react in all situations and I don't think she has the same regard for children from outside her pack (brought to light by the air snap situation). Also the little guy just started walking this weekend so his new found mobility may have unnerved her as well.
Thanks for all your insight, I appreciate it!
She is kind of old for Chinese food, but might make a lovely stew.....
Most of the time, she is a very easy dog to have around.