Well, at least Avery is small enough that ya'll can still win, even if by brute force!
This dog (Lacey) decided she didn't want back in her crate and when I took her by the collar and tried to force the issue, instead of sitting on her haunches (which is what I expected) she stood up and put each paw on both sides of my arm, leaving me no way to get her in the crate. I switched hands, not letting go of her collar, and she simply grabbed my other arm. So, I tried to bend down some so she would stop standing and the damn bitch got me in a hold where I had no choice but to let go of her collar.
You've seen pins in wrestling....well, now imagine it standing up. Boy, was I ticked, especially since I know better than to let a dog win!
Today was a little better. I walked her (by force) at least a mile throughout my yard, and bump her with my leg if she tries to go in or out the door ahead of me.
I think she's slowly getting it, but I'm still mad! hahahahaha