Originally Posted by whitepoodles

oh YES, they certainly push and the more intelligent they are the cockier they get. I also do something that I found to be very effective if I want to curb an unpleasant behavior.. I growl... Yes, LOL I do, and I growl at the offender in a low gutteral voice just like my female would do when a 7 weeks old puppy hangs by its teeth on her nipple when they are weaned, not much appreciated by the female I can assure you.. LOL
If you ever read the book by Carol Lea Benjami, "Mother Knows Best" it will give you some tips on how to curb and correct your dog's behavior as the mother dog will in the wild. Great book to read.