First alittle history, Abby is a 5 yr old small breed mix - when we had our lab (a 13 yr old) Abby was the alpha, I think it was because the lab just didn't care. But Abby was top dog.
We now have a 5 month old puppy(large mix breed) Freida, and the puppy is very pushy, blocks Abby every chance she gets, steals things from Abby -toys bones and Abby does nothing about it. But Abby does stand and look at me - as if to say can you help me.
Freida is pretty good otherwise, not coordinated yet, just found her tail, playful. I take them for walks together and they are fine. They never fight or growl at each other. I am feeling sorry for Abby.
Why doesn't Abby just growl or snap at Freida just once, to put her in her place.
Please don't suggest I get a trainer. I thought they would settle this by themselves without me saving Abby (which I haven't done yet - but I do tell Freida NO when I see her being pushy or rude.
Freida came from a rescue shelter and probably spent the first 4 months of her life being moved around because they were trying to save her. She has come along way with us already, has put some weight on and is house broke.
Will she grow out of this rudness and pushiness! Thank you for your comments.