Cowboy has found his place in our kennel, and surprisingly enough, he is top dog. Even Moony and Samantha back down from him!!! He is a real sweetheart though, and one thing that has endeared him to all the dogs, is that he loves to play with everybody. He's not vengeful or angry if he doesn't get what he wants, but he will playfully mouth the object of his frustration, play-growl , and play-bow until he bugs them into giving him what he wants, or they both go off and playfully forget whatever it was. It is the oddest mode of domination I've ever seen from a dog, and the most wonderfully pleasant way to make it to top dog.
In all my 35+ years of being a dog listener, this is the first time I've ever seen a dog use this method of gaining community/pack support. It is a pleasant change from fighting, intimidation and bullying. He is an unanimous, elected by the pack, leader. Who would have thought dogs could be diplomats? Kudos to you Cowboy for showing our dogs that you don't have to be mean to be Top Dog.
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