The situation can be corrected. Gracie thinks she is the pack leader. You need to let her know that you are the boss and not her. i also have one that will try to steal and hoard toys. When i catch her doing this, I take the toy and lay it in front of me, if she goes for it, i snap at her just like she does to the other dogs. I show my teeth and i use my hand like a mouth to nip her on the neck. she is not allowed to have the toy until i hand it to her and then she has to take it very gently.
Doing that exercise will let her know that you are the boss and everything is yours.
Also, don't pick the other one up and comfort her when she is cowering, that only reinforces that behavior. Only give affection when the dog is calm. |