Let me talk to Mike. We were going to go down to Indy and get Highway, but we waited too long and she has a REALLY long list of interested families. Mike was going to get her for me for Christmas. Gee, we don't know ANYTHING about alpha girls!! lol Sox and Jessie would give her a run for her money. The escape artist thing may be a problem. Has anyone contacted agility people or people who have sheep and need a herding dog who will also be able to protect the flock?? Just a thought.