Crikey! I feel awful for not checking back sooner!

The one thing I advise you straight away to do is learn how to correct this pup properly. This is not a lap dog we are talking about and I fear that you may not be the handler that this pup needs.

Please do not continue to pin her down or blow in her ear - you are inviting her to bite your face in both instances and one day she will!!!!

Have you thought of contacting your local police with a view to having them test your pup for suitability?

This pup needs a working environment and a structured day with very clear cut, no exception rules.

Secondly, I understand your desire for a canine companion but feel that you greatly underestimated the time and work involved in any puppy - let alone the pup you brought home. In experienced hands she could be a dream but I don't think that you will be able to rearrange your life or approach to the dog quickly enough to turn the situation around. This pup is getting bigger every day and will soon be out of your control and a danger to you.

It is clear that you love this dog and wish to do whatever it takes and I think that the best all round would be for the dog to go to somebody with the experience and time to handle her. Please beware of returning her to a breeder that will almost certainly resell her to a pet home.

If you still feel the urge for canine company do not let this experience put you off. You clearly have a good home for the right dog with plenty of love and opportunity - why not have a break and then try fostering for a local shelter until the right one lands on the doorstep?

I do not mean to sound flippant but this pup is clearly not the right dog for you and it is damaging the chances for both of you to be happy the longer this situation continues. This does not make her a bad pup - she sounds like a honey - nor does it make you a bad owner - you sound like a honey too!

Try the police and if they are not interested they may be able to give you some ideas of where to go next......let us know how it goes and good luck, whatever you decide.