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Maximo · 02-21-2010, 08:06 AM

I just brought home an 8 month old boy, Teddy, and he is getting acquainted with my 14 + month old boy, Maximo. Both are neutered.

While playing, the younger Teddy will jump up on Maximo's back. Sometimes Maximo will roll over on his back on the floor and allow Teddy to jump on his belly.

Does this mean Teddy is establishing dominance, or is it possible the older Maximo is allowing all of this because he knows Teddy is kind of a puppy?

Apart from playtime, Maximo insists on coming first and he won't allow me to pick up Teddy. He goes ballistic if I do.

02-21-2010, 08:06 AM	#1
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	Pack order, dominance I just brought home an 8 month old boy, Teddy, and he is getting acquainted with my 14 + month old boy, Maximo. Both are neutered. While playing, the younger Teddy will jump up on Maximo's back. Sometimes Maximo will roll over on his back on the floor and allow Teddy to jump on his belly. Does this mean Teddy is establishing dominance, or is it possible the older Maximo is allowing all of this because he knows Teddy is kind of a puppy? Apart from playtime, Maximo insists on coming first and he won't allow me to pick up Teddy. He goes ballistic if I do.