 My new puppy's a bully!
I have a 1 1/2 year old, Cooper, who is mild mannered, sweet and easy going. He was a breeze to potty train, runs free in the yard and comes back when called and travels well. His parents were having their last litter and we decided to buy his sister from them hoping to get another with similar qualities. She is 4 months old now and I'm sure you know where I'm going with this. If Cooper picks up a toy, Haley takes it. If he's enjoying a raw hide she terrorizes him until he gives it up even if she has one of her own. She pushes past him to greet us when we get home, forces herself between Cooper and me on my lap and chases and snips at him, growling all the while! She is definitely an alpha female. What really worries me is that Cooper seems sad and despondent at times. We have had her for 2 months and it's better but she is still in charge. They do cuddle some and he bathes her but other than that he avoids her. I had hoped they'd be good company for one another, but now I'm not so sure. Any advice? |