When Gracie was a puppy she was very bossy and liked to fight with toys and with me sometimes! She would growl and show her teeth and want me to play fight with her. I learned quickly that this was not a good idea. I had to try to discourage her growly play fight times and try to keep her calm. She had to be taught not to chase the cats or to bounce on people who came in the door. Had to give her lots of exercise and teach her some obedience and how to fetch. I think she would have loved to be a little ratter.
Now she is a little cuddle bug. Every time I sit down she is in my lap. She is always good for a Sunday afternoon nap and likes to sleep under the blanket with me at night. She still loves to play but knows she can only play nice. She is a sweet little doll to me but can be pushy with other members of the household who have not taught her the boundaries and rules. She is a smarty for sure. I keep telling people that they need to be smarter than she is. |