I don't usually decide which toy to play with. Whichever of my guys who wants to play (at that time) chooses the toy, and not always the same toy. Then, the others, regardless of rank in the Pack, want to play with that toy too. Then, my Alpha Female Becca takes possession of it, and brings it to me for play. The others skirt around us, waiting for an opportunity to grab the toy, and lead in the play. This happens most commonly in direct interaction like Tug-O-War or Fetch. Unfortunately Becca is not the fastest one in the Pack, having to deal with a very rambunctious Jr. Male (Ichabod), and a female Chihuahua (Navi) who can successfully compete with any Whippet I've seen so far. My Alpha Male Sneakers rarely participates, and proudly watches the activities from the sideline.
I always respect the Pack Protocol...
Letting Becca possess the Toy at the end of Play.
The Yorkshire is a Matriarchal breed.








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