I don't have any good advice for you, but isn't this why you're in obedience? Your trainer should be willing to help you with suggestions on how to work through this. And if the class is just too big, maybe you should inquire about some one on one training. The deal about training is that it is "you", not the dog who really gets trained. With a proper understanding of how to go about it, you will gain confidence and become the Alpha Dog. And I don't think the training of Bailey will ever end, it is a constant thing, reminding them who is in charge and rewarding them for honoring your rules.

I know from my experiences with Honey, that positive reinforcement is the key. She never cooperated if she felt threatened, or if she thought she would be punished. And now, she is actually a pretty well behaved girl. But it took time, study, attempts at obedience class (which didn't work for Honey as she would get so upset in a new environment), and people like those on this board who patiently helped me work through things with her.

Carrie, if you're out there, I know you will have some brilliant ideas for Nanaberry. There are many others here who have had great success with training and gone on to do agility, conformance, etc. I hope they will speak up and help you. You are exactly right that now is the time to get your relationship with Bailey worked out.

Good luck.
Logan