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She can be a menace!

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Question
I let you know last week that I was picking up my 11mnth old EBD.  She is very loving and affectionate... but has the following issues. 1. she is so spoiled, I have a rather high bed and it's hard for her to jump up there, so she sits at the end of it and barks her head off to get picked up.  I have tried ignoring it, but she just won't stop.  So I end up making her put her paws up on the bed then I pick her up.  I have seen her make the jump a few times so I know it's possible, she is just really stubborn.  2nd. she gets in these moods (i don't think it's adhd) but she starts trying to chew on our hands and basically anything she can get a hold of.  She has only been left alone for about an hour in the past 5 days.  So she has all the attention she could possibly ask for. How can I reprimand her? I won't hit her and a stern NO does nothing. any ideas?  Last of all, she has a few patches of hair missing, due to stress and heat.  She is not spayed yet, since she was going to be bred by the breeders I got her from.  I give her vitamins daily, and the breeder gave us some medicine called ivermectin.  The directions are a half CC once a day for 2 weeks to clear this up.  What are your thoughts on this medicine and if it'll help?  She has a few patches on her side, and also her face is a bit pink and puffy.  They said that was because the puppies at the house were irritating it by biting and playing with her.  Any input would be appreciated.

Answer
First of all, the dog has mange. That's what the bald patches are and that's what the Ivomectin is for. This has nothing to do with puppies biting her at all. That's a lie. This dog should not be used for breeding, period. If the breeder you got her from knows this and wants to breed her anyway, take the dog back. This is no one you want to deal with.

As for the bad behavior, crate train her and put her in an area where she can't see you at night. Let her bark it out. Set some boundaries.  Take her to obedience and if you intend to keep her, have her spayed.