Cagneydog, Baby is never left outside alone for more than a few minutes. She is an indoor dog. Jynnelle only replied to pnance saying that Tikeya can't be outside alone but Baby can.

I don't see this as a big "alpha fight." I don't see a reason to make a huge "training regime" because this happens once in a blue moon and I never see it as a dominance battle on Baby's part. Baby is such a submissive puppy. I don't see her as aggressive, but very defensive. Maybe seperating them when nobody home is fine, but I don't see the need to delve too deep into things.

I totally agree with Glacier. I never thought of it that way -- I always like to think about who is "top dog" and whatnot, but it is probably best to remember that YOU, the owner, are top-dog. That's quite an interesting way of thinking about it.

I hope both Baby and Tikeya feel better! Give them kisses for me...I need to see them both soon. We should go to the dog beach in the next couple weeks.