katieb replied on 16/02/2017 17:40
Posted on 16/02/2017 17:40
i never realised what a hold my older dog had over the younger one until she died. I always did call her Little Dictator and her autocratic legacy extends beyond the grave.
When she was alive, the old dog had total control over the food bowls and whichever one the boy was directed to by us, she decided that was her bowl and pushed him out of the way. The boy won't touch his food now without lots of encouragement from us - its like he's waiting for orders from the real boss.
Also we can't mention her name in front of him as when we do he starts looking around the house for her. I think he really misses her, although, because of her control over him, I thought he would raise the flag when she died.
i guess we'll just have to try to be pack leaders from now on. It doesn't come easy to either of us!
katieb