This isn't really a suggestion but more of sharing experience. We got Magnus first and then Zoey. They're only a year apart. And while Zoey takes advantage of Magnus and bullies him from time to time, he'll put up with it most of the time. BUT, if he's had enough, he lets her know that HE is the alpha of the two by being bit.. "aggressive" with her. Not by just nipping/growling/barking. THEN she knows she needs to back off when he shows signs.
Of course, I keep a close eye when this happens so neither will actually get hurt. I also had to stop Magnus once or twice b/c I felt it was getting out of hand.
It might be that Ellie and Pepper are in the process of figuring out who the alpha is between the two.... Also, Pepper's only 12 weeks old so still a baby. She'll figure it out eventually. |