But yeah, your dog isn't a person, obviously. You have to think like a dog, and first and foremost, she must know that YOU are the boss. You control when and what she eats, where and when she goes. Start taking her outside to do her business on the leash, even if your backyard is fenced or whatnot. Only reward her with positive attention when she deserves it. Positive attention is anything which does not involve her thinking, "Oh shit, <your name> means business." Time-out doesn't work. Using an exasperated tone doesn't help. Flip that dog over on her back and get in her face. Hold her down until she submits. Let her KNOW that you aren't playing around. It's not mean, and it's not abusive - not anymore abusive than she's being towards Scout!
Your problem is that your dog doesn't respect you. She's walking all over you and your family. If she can't play nicely with Scout, she can't play at all. With anyone. Closely supervise her playing with Scout and anytime she nips, grab her by the muzzle and stare her down. Look right in her eyes and use a very firm tone. She'll get it. The main thing you have to remember is to BE CONSISTENT. Good luck!
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All good advice ^
But yeah, your dog isn't a person, obviously. You have to think like a dog, and first and foremost, she must know that YOU are the boss. You control when and what she eats, where and when she goes. Start taking her outside to do her business on the leash, even if your backyard is fenced or whatnot. Only reward her with positive attention when she deserves it. Positive attention is anything which does not involve her thinking, "Oh shit, <your name> means business." Time-out doesn't work. Using an exasperated tone doesn't help. Flip that dog over on her back and get in her face. Hold her down until she submits. Let her KNOW that you aren't playing around. It's not mean, and it's not abusive - not anymore abusive than she's being towards Scout!
Your problem is that your dog doesn't respect you. She's walking all over you and your family. If she can't play nicely with Scout, she can't play at all. With anyone. Closely supervise her playing with Scout and anytime she nips, grab her by the muzzle and stare her down. Look right in her eyes and use a very firm tone. She'll get it. The main thing you have to remember is to BE CONSISTENT. Good luck!