Sounds like Maggie has established herself as the alpha dog from the get-go. I'm learning that in dog world, it's really not a democracy at all. The top dog gets all the toys, eats first, walks out the door first . . . .sits up the highest (on the steps or furniture)
Ringo still gets ticked if Lucy gets to go out without him and today he had a little scuffle because she ate before him. He didn't want his food, so I took his up and put hers down. Mistake! Next thing I knew he was standing over top of her and she was squealing; he has never hurt her but you would not know it from the sounds they make.
He does dominate her more than I would like but I think we've come a long way. Sometimes she squeals like he is ripping her apart but then she runs right back to him for more . . so, it's confusing to me too.
I love Lucy and she is so sweet. But it seems that some people can just introduce a new puppy into the house and that is that. It wasn't that easy for us and still is not. |