Originally posted by jenluckenbach
Having never lived with dogs I'd like to post this as a question:
Would allowing them a fight it out once help them settle the issue of who is the boss and lead to further peace? or doesn't it work like that?
(I only ask because we must let the cats' work out there own issues........don't jump down my throat as if I am stupid if this is wrong)
Some dog tifs are more noise than anything. Most commonly (but of course not ALWAYS), fights between two males are that way. One generally backs down and their positions are established. Female fights though tend to be quite a bit more dangerous, especially two females fighting over an alpha position in their "pack."

In any serious dogfight case though, I'd definitely be afraid to let them settle it themselves. A bad bite to the face could mean the loss of an eye or ear, or even worse depending how serious it is.

I don't really have actual advice to offer in this case since I personally haven't been in this situation before (at least not yet), but wanted to try to answer jen's question if I could.

Good luck with your girls!