K9trainer, Thanks, I do praise her, maybe too much. Each time she comes when I call or moves when in the way,etc. I always tell her, "thank you, good girl", so maybe too much? I get real tough with my voice when she disobeys but I have NEVER hit her, don't ever want to. Anyway, so far you would think I did when I step on the leash. She cowers and whines. I am steel and don't give in.