As others said, treat her like a puppy - because for all intents and purposes, she is, no matter how large she is.
Consistency, consistency, consistency! Take her out to "do her business" at set times, and just after eating, etc.
I recommend a good basic obedience class - it's as much training for you as for her, and a good place to bond and establish who is in charge (that would be YOU!).
From her breed mix she's probably very, very smart - and so got herself in trouble at her old home when she was bored, most likely! Make sure she has plenty of toys to keep her occupied ... Work every day on training her, just simple commands, but do it every day. It'll give her something to do!
Yup - keeping all food off of countertops, and not letting her in the kitchen unsupervised or uncrated will be the only was to reinforce no "counter surfing" - and remaining ever vigilant!
I bet Alice is a beauty, and once you work on establishing rules and boundaries, she'll be a great dog for years to come.





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