Meet Xena the Bull Mastiff pup and Beatrice the bulldog
Samantha: She's got my toy!
Samantha: Haha, I got it back!
June, Beatrice and Xena sleeping in the bathroom.June loves the tile floor in there and Xena loves the spot between the wall and the toilet.
Beatrice just went in there to join the gang.
Samantha is not there because she is anti-social.
Note from mom: This was what Samantha did to Xena all day long. She would growl and show her fangs but she did not once bite Xena. I don't really like that she does that because I don't want her to hurt her or any other puppies(by the way she didn't do that to Beatrice). I know older dogs just don't like when puppies get in-their-face but should I do something? Should I worry? Knowing that we have a little one coming, I just don't want Samantha to be aggressive(and she is not an aggressive dog). I kept telling her no. I know when dogs play bitey-face, they get rough but this is different. Any suggestions anyone?p/s: I also told Samantha that when Xena gets to be 150 Lbs. she will probably kick her ass!
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Woof! Woof! That is so nice you guys have company. It is very common for dogs to be territorial so just have to be aware of that. Make sure to be around Samantha when playing with other dogs ... comfort her that's it is okay. Golden acts differently with dogs vs human. Happy Golden Friday and Weekend. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar
As long as YOU are the ALPHA the house you have nothing to worry about as far as your little one. That's a hard thing for a female to learn because the tone of our voices but with time and practice...it's easier for JP to claim ALPHA than me. But, I think it's a natural thing for older dogs to grumpy around pups. Even us humans do that---you should've seen my Grandma around my grandson! It was so funny.
We had a German Shepherd mix as our first child. He did everything with us. such a good big dog. We were a little worried when my son was born. No problem. He immediately took one step back and loved that little baby with a real sweetness. I wouldn't worry about it.
Cute house guests. Goodness. That's a lot of dogs.
What khutie pies!
Of khourse, we'll be looking furward to more pikhs of Xena as she grows to her warrior-self-size ;-)
Mom says Kyrye would make that 'snarly' face - and it was only just a face -
Happy GOLDEN Friday!
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra and Khousin Merdie
OMG! OMG! OMG! She is the most beautiful little striped jowly princess patootie ever in the whole wide world!
She can come over and bitey me anytime.
Slobbers,
Mango
Mango Momma here. Let me get the smelling salts out for Mango. He fainted when he saw beautiful Xena.
Mango was WICKED grouchy when we got our little labrapup. There were lots of SQUEEEEE incidents. In retrospect, I think I let Mango get away with a bit too much bullying behavior, but they worked it out in the end. My vet always told me "no blood, no foul."
If you want to see some of the close calls, check out my archives from spring / summer 2008. This one in particular has a nice photo of how things seemed to go http://mangosgreatadventures.blogspot.com/2008/04/help-me.html
Omg, Xena is A-dorable! I love her!
I agree with most people that have already posted comments - as long as you're the alpha and Samantha listens to you when you say no and quits the growling part, then you have nothing to worry about. If you notice it being too much for Samantha, give her some alone time.
Have a wonderful weekend! Sean's coming home - woo-hoo!
EHY GIRLSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!
How are you????
We really missed you tons!!!!
but our secretary has been very busy at work....now we're back so we could read again about you and we're soooooooooooooooooo happy for that!!!
So you have visitors at home!!!
We love have company...and the little pup is sooooooooooooooo cute!!!
But we understand you dear Sam...
When Maya came in our life PAco had serious problems accepting her in his life!!!
he done the same things Sam is doing with Xena....
This is the difference between an Alpha dog and the others!!!!
But he didn't bite her.....Never!!
He only was teaching her the rules of the house!!!!
sO.....DON'T WORRY ABOUT THAT.....and be gentle with Sam...she will understand by herself Xena isn't a problem for her and for her life in your house!!!!!!
WE LOVE YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!
Take care of you and enjoy your day!!!
We would love to be there spending time with you!!!!!!!
Tons of love and kisses and sweet licks
Samantha is perfectly within her rights to give a "back off" message. I wouldn't worry about it at all. She was being bothered and she made her statement.
I think Sam is just saying "you're too close to my face girl".
Ok, the black one is a PUPPY? Sheesh! I know Mastiff's are big but WOW!
I wouldn't worry since there's no real biting and it is her turf. ;o)
Oh, what cute doggies!
Sam was just communicating the way dogs do with each other. She didn't find the puppy amusing and was letting it know!
What a face! I wouldn't worry. She is just warning the pup. If she had wanted to bite, she would have.
Sam
Beatrice is...uh...cute! Naw, reallym she is but it's such a funny face she has in the first pic!
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