What a doll Trick seems from your story, Melanie! And Khana... hustling up there to extract her from the wall! I have a hunch, and I may be wrong-- I think part of the issue is just what you said, nobody wants to be around someone who bites their ear! But I also wonder if, being always a bit "sensitive," Trick may just be one of those very intelligent dogs who has learned to control things around her (and feel safer by having this control) by acting submissive. Don't we all know superstar, bright dogs who seem incredibly submissive.. but actually have minds like diamonds and wills of steel, and USE that submissive-thaang to get things in their favor? Maybe I am totally wrong here about Trick. But I wonder if she isn't doing the non-stop submissive signals NOT out of fear around Eddie, as much as keeping him where she wants him-- away from her. "Hey Eddie, here comes a boatload of my effective calming signals, keep your nippy muzzle miles away from my ears!"
In any case, I love your stories! Trick sounds like a wonderful dog. I know as she ages, she has the BEST care from you. Love that Khana, too!!
In any case, I love your stories! Trick sounds like a wonderful dog. I know as she ages, she has the BEST care from you. Love that Khana, too!!
