Firstly, welcome to Pet Talk.
Secondly - never feel silly for asking questions or for suggestions - it is the sign of an alert mind and a caring nature.
Thirdly - I haven't read what others have written yet so please forgive me everyone if I repeat or go against what you said = this is just my opinion and it is better done fresh.

OK....Here we go.....

The first thing I would advise you to do is to forget about the crate at home - by all means use it in the car and , if you have to, at work. You will probably find that a blanket or bed will work better for everyone.

You say that your pup has Shutzhund winners in her blood - that almost certainly means she has European blood in her and it makes her an easier dog, if anything - once you understand how she is behaving towards you.

You say that she spends a lot of time ignoring you, especially when you are trying to get her attention - either to reprimand or praise her or get her to comply to a command....- by ignoring you she is trying to force you to pay her more attention - she is telling you that she sees herself as the boss and so does not need to listen to you - you need to establish yourself as the unquestioned boss! Nothing happens until you are happy with the way the pup is behaving. Allow her to figure this out....

This pup is ten weeks and is showing nothing unusual - but if you do not control it now - you are right - you will never be in charge!

The biggest weapon you have is to turn what the pup is doing to you around so that when the pup makes demands you ignore it - no need for force or anger - just ignore when the pup demands.


This dog will be the dog of your life - she has every sign of it - get in there early and control it -

Leave the dog at home until you are in total control

Leave a short leash on the dog when you are at home

Allow five minute breaks for toilet every 2-3 hours - let the puppy out, look at your watch and turn your back until it is time to go inside and then call pup and go inside. If pup refuses to come inside then leave her on her own for five minutes, go in and shut the door, resist the temptation to peek through windows. Go back and call her again - if she still refuses leave her for seven minutes - carry this on until she does come to you then calmly praise her. This is all about acting - you must not raise your voice or appear upset in any way - stay as calm as possible and it will work - you MUST keep it up though.

Never play tugging games with this pup - if you throw a ball or rope for it to chase then you do not pick it up again until the dog has left it - you sooooo don't hang around waiting for it to drop it.....

I have written you a load....here are the best bits to remember


When the pup is on the blanket you have given it then you make it's meal - next to the dog bowl you put a plate for you - put half a biscuit, a grape, anything you like on it! Eat what is on th e plate....finish chewing...put your plate in the sink...then put thedog food down - leave it for fifteen minutes then pick it up, even if the pup hasn't eaten or finished it.

Every time you leave the room and come back into it ignore all advances from the pup - this takes practice but is worth it - ignore for at least ten minutes AFTER the pup has given up demanding attention and left you alone to lie down. This means no talking to her and no looking at her at all. Once she has settled down time the ten minutes and then you can call her to you for a fuss and a cuddle.

Never allow this pup to pull you when she is on a lead - simply stop as soon as she begins to pull and walk backwards three or four steps encouraging her to follow you. She will soon get the message that it takes a lot longer to get there when she pulls!

If the pup nips you then shout "OW!" very loudly and instantly turn your back on pup for fifteen minutes - go on with something else and ignore her totally.

Do not let her have any toys except when you are leaving her at home on her own. Pick these up when she goes to her blanket or bed when you get home.

Lastly - do not let this pup sleep in your bed room.....

Give these things a try for a week and if you can be consistent you will see a difference, I promise!