Why not speak to her in her own language? If she growls, firmly grasp the scruff of her neck (without lifting her or hurting her) look her in the eye and growl back. That's what her mother would've done and the message would be clear. I think I read that in "Mother Knows Best." As for training, this has worked for my Goldens, an incredibly oral breed that will stick anything in their mouth and initiate a chase game woo wooing the whole way LOL...try play/training a give and drop game with a toy or chewie. Give the puppy the chewie, wait 2 seconds and take it back out of her mouth by grasping the top of her muzzle and gently opening her jaws with your fingers. While taking the chewie out say, "Drop" in a normal tone and as soon as it is out say "Yaaay!" in a high voice and give it right back to her. Keep playing the game for a few minutes and do it several times a day and with different toys. I guess it worth a shot.
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