I think you and Lexi would both benefit by going to training classes while she is still young.
I have a siberian husky and had two before him. You have to be gentle but firm with them at the same time. If they think they can get away with something they will most definitely try. The first two I didn't take to training school as there wasn't one in the small town where we lived. I thought I wouldn't have to with the one I have now but he was very headstrong so we went to school and it was the best thing I ever did for us both.
Is there
any way you can borrow the money from someone?
Or, maybe there is a trainer in your area that will let you pay class by class?
Good luck.
