Thread: the new dog

Originally Posted by kawhia

no dog should be encouraged to 'feel like she is higher up'.
you would be setting your self up for that jealousy streak to grow, a kennel or bed are not her zone's at all and you will also create a situation.
don't let them build towers.....they are dogs.

I alway thought there should be a boss. Or one higher up. I'm the boss. Otherwise if it's not clear there could be fights to see who is more high?
Train seperatly sure. But mine, the old dog lives inside. It's also his job to keep burglars out. But I guess that doesn't stop the other dog from having seperate housing.