You know Mom is watching this posting.... our house isn't jealousy but the snarls are still there. Does it help to recognize T first then Rock? That's what we were instructed to do... great Ojo first, feed first, pet first, treat first... then Roo. Helps to reinforce who's in charge to the dogs. And letting them know it's unacceptable behavior is correct too.
Amber on May 19 at 11:06 AM
Well...It may be that T felt like he was potecting Laney. He probably felt that Rock was a big boy and Laney a small girl that needed protecting. We've had a similar instance w/ Eddie. I've never heard him growl (while he's awake...he does it all the time in his sleep), anyway, our friends came over, and they held their baby up in the air and you know, made baby noises. Anyway, Eddie thought they were going to hurt the baby, so he growled at them. I said no, but then I picked up Eddie and held him close to the baby so that he could see that the baby was okay w/ being held like that and everything was fine. After that he was okay. So, next time, you may try having Laney pet both of them at the same time if that's possible. If not, I'd say what you did was good, it showed T that his behavior was not okay.
Kris on May 19 at 11:38 AM
I would have done the same thing. Seems right to address the incorrect behavior first.
Debbie on May 19 at 11:51 AM
ETB loves his little Laney! I think you did the right thing. Maybe explain to Laney that she need to be careful with both dogs around. They both love her so much!
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Ojo on May 19 at 11:06 AM