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kalina82 · 04-27-2011, 05:51 PM

It is dominance but not aggressive dominance. When dogs play they are trying to be "king of the mountain" so some dominant behavior will be seen like humping, pinning down, standing over the other dog, and trying to be "taller" then the other dog.

Since the westie is 11 years old and the yorkie is 14 weeks, she is most likely teaching her manners and that she is in charge. a lot of times an older dog is an excellent "mom" for puppies. They teach them doggie rules and manners, and what is right and wrong. If a pup is too rowdy you will see them discipline the pup quickly.

04-27-2011, 05:51 PM	#2
kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: with my yorkie baby Posts: 10,141 Blog Entries: 1	It is dominance but not aggressive dominance. When dogs play they are trying to be "king of the mountain" so some dominant behavior will be seen like humping, pinning down, standing over the other dog, and trying to be "taller" then the other dog. Since the westie is 11 years old and the yorkie is 14 weeks, she is most likely teaching her manners and that she is in charge. a lot of times an older dog is an excellent "mom" for puppies. They teach them doggie rules and manners, and what is right and wrong. If a pup is too rowdy you will see them discipline the pup quickly. __________________ Kellie and Morgan Last edited by kalina82; 04-27-2011 at 05:56 PM.