Originally posted by AdoreMyDogs
She can easilly climb up and down the stairs and she is just so independant. She is not into being held or cuddled, and she just does not seem to be terribly concerned about people. Whenever anyone picks her up to hold her, she immediately starts wiggeling and whining. She is SO active, and SO much more so then Saph. She can hardly stand to sit still for any amount of time unless she's sleeping because she is so spunky. Also when I have them outside for a potty, I almost always have to "trap her" by quietly sneaking up to her when she's not looking. Otherwise, she runs away from me and she won't come back. She's going to be such a handfull. I am worried about her because of that. She is also by far the dominating puppy of the two.

I am worried about her. I hope she will grow up to be a good dog and not be too much trouble, otherwise she's at risk of being turned back into the MHS

Nebo was completely independent. He HATED to be held, he would run away, and well, he was downright mean sometimes! He was a HORRID biter (hard!) and could be quite dominating to other dogs also. After giving him some adjustment time to get used to his new family, puppy kindergarten and just letting him grow up---he's a marshmallow!! lol He no longer really dominates the other dogs...just really wants to play...he still sometimes gets in his "moods" and will bite (not nearly as hard as before) but most of the time he is a good boy!

I guess my point is, don't be too quick to judge Ellie. Some pups start out fiesty, but that doesn't mean that's how they will be as adults necessarily.....give her the right home and some training, and I bet things will work out!