Thanks for the quick response...talia we had first she is 4 yrs old she is very shy with people but when it comes to other dogs she can tend to take charge..barny came next and she is also about 4 we found her on the street and kept her so we dont know her background but she also is VERY protective of her things like toys but MAINLY my stuff..shoes, socks my attention etc..I love them both and spoil them both BUT barn sleeps on the bed every nite she pretty much does as she pleases and i dont stop he cuz shes so cute( I KNOW its terrible!!) I have never been good at discipline !! please any more info would be great...so far i have been reading some things that have sort of helped. as we speak tey are both laying in bed an everytime talia growls i stop petting her and say NO...so far so good. barn doesnt usually growl she just is find one minute the next tearing her sister apart..thanks again