Re: [pyrnet] alpha position

["Judith Stroh Miller" <jsmiller@newmex.com>]

On 2 Nov 00, at 14:07, margaretGreiner wrote:

> There didn't seem to be any form of aggression today Noel can be a
> tyrant at times she is only half the size of Shadow I don't know what
> she's thinking .But at least they know I'm boss so that eases my nerves
> .Whats left of them lol.               Peggy

My old alpha girl wakes up with an attitude and I know there is 
likely to be trouble.  The pack order here is fragile at times with 5 
pyrs, two of them youngsters.  I have noticed that when the routine 
changes, as when company stays for several days or I bring in a new 
rescue, I am more likely to have trouble. At 8 my old girl Mishka is 
still the boss, but I imagine I will have to separate dogs as she 
gets older.  Several times my 4 year old male has tried to push his 
position, so far to no avail. 




Judith
jsmiller@newmex.com
Taos, New Mexico
http://members.aol.com/greatpyrenees/judys/judy.htm