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  We practice 'trade' with Lucy.  She is famous for getting some crap off the floor that she shouldn't have, then running, then getting a little snarly if you try to get it from her.
 We've learned to just offer her a small treat - she will immediately stop running, drop what she has in her mouth; and come into the kitchen.  The forbidden treat is immediately forgotten.
 
 With two dogs, we simply do not leave chews, etc out on the floor - because both dogs will try to 'guard' their good chews.  Those are given only in their crate.  I know you have a new puppy - could this have triggered a little jealousy and/or guarding behavior in her?
 
 On a side note, I notice my Lucy has a new game.  She will not eat her food (she eats in her crate ~ door open; and Ringo eats in the kitchen) until Ringo is finished eating.  Then she will RUN to her crate and start eating before he can get to it.
 
 It's like a nasty little game she plays!
 
				__________________  Mommy to Lucy, Ringo, and Matthew  |