[azzarule]

D, I know its hard, but if you don't do it, once she gets the idea that she is the boss and gets some real size to her, you have lost the battle, and you wouldn't be able to trust her with you boy. It is hard, but its a bit the same as teaching your boy the boundaries, although because children are smaller for longer and and less agile and able to defend themselves for longer, and more dependent, everything with a new puppy is very much accelerated, and you have to dominate quickly from day one.

Hopefully you and the rest of the two legged family will be able to convince her that she is at the bottom, in a loving way, remember absolutely loving positive enforcement of good behavior even food treats, , and absolutely no tolerance for bad behavior, voice reaction to bad behavior loud and deep, with aggressive stance over her, should be enough in most cases.

Remember the doggie treats for good behavior, food from you will also help to cement your (and the rest of the two legged family members ) dominant position over her.