> My Std poodle charges at my new 13 week old Cavalier.  The Cavalier rolls
> over on her back until the poodle backs off and then it is like nothing
> happened.  I don't see any signs of aggression in the poodle other than
> maybe trying to establish her dominance.  This is a little surprising to
me
> seeing that my other 2 year old Cavalier is clearly dominant over the Std.
> Poodle.  Maybe she just doesn't want to be third on the totem pole.
> Anyway, my question is should I just let them work it out or should I
> correct the poodle for doing this?  Thanks.

Adults are nearly always dominant over puppies.  Sounds like pretty normal
behavior to me.  So long as no one is getting hurt I would let them work it
out.  Remember that puppies will often scream even when they haven't been
touched!

Laura Trunk
Roycroft Cavaliers

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