There seems to be less friction between the dogs today… I think a lot of Buddy’s “I’m the head dog around here” message was delivered yesterday (which I liken to a hazing ritual) and today seems much lower key.  Banzai even got to play with some toys today (controlling resources — even toys — is one of the ways that dogs show their dominance over eachother.)

Banzai really took yesterday like a champ… With Buddy cutting him off constantly. Hogging all the toys. Not to mention the mounting… But in true puppy fashion Banzai being the younger submitted.  He wouldnt even let me cheat and force buddy to leave him alone to play with a toy…

This is a case where I think the dogs know better than I.  Hopefully in the next day or two the social hierarchy of the household settles down.  I’m really looking to being able to bring Banzai to the dog park next week (when his stiches are healed better.)  That’ll be a whole nother can of worms… 🙂