To the vet's...

[wojelah]

... and back again - and the meeting of the dogs was an unqualified success! This dog is such a sweetheart - super friendly, very gentle, and looks like a purebred, tenth generation mutt. She and Molly tore around the vet's yard for a good half-hour, shared a waterbowl without trouble, and were generally content just hanging together. Everything looks good so far - she's going to come home with me weekend after this one for a "trial run"!

ETA: Molly tied for top of the class in obedience. Clearly, if she had opposable thumbs, she'd rule earth. Her second in command would be her current BFF, the border collie-Australian Shepherd mix.

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[lillithj.livejournal.com]

[wojelah.livejournal.com]

Oh dear. LJ acting up?

[lillithj.livejournal.com]

Oh my, I'm so sorry. I had no idea. I swear I only pressed the send button once.

I was trying to say that when the doggies get home there might be a bit of scuffle whilst the pecking order is established to everyone's satisfaction.

[wojelah.livejournal.com]

Heh - no worries - I just couldn't see anything at all. I think you're almost certainly right; my parents have had two dogs (and for two... memorable... years, three), and that happened every single time. So the first few weeks will be an adventure. As long as -I- come out alpha, is all, yes?

[lillithj.livejournal.com]

Exactly. If you're the alpha, they'll be okay.

In our house, Spoose and I share the alpha. Do not tell this to Zach, however, as he believes that he is Supreme of all cats, dogs and humans.

[wojelah.livejournal.com]

Heh. The first time I read this, I saw "Do not tell this to Spoose...." - which is not quite the same thing.

And I have wondered - how does one establish alphahood over a cat?