Hi everyone,
I'm hoping that someone can help me.
I have 2 English Springer Spaniels. Pepper who's 9 (bitch) and Max who's 12. The dogs have always gotten on pretty well. We had a fight over a tennis ball once about 6 years ago but other than that it's been great.
However. Back in April I discovered that I am pregnant. Not long after that, Pepper started to become really dominant over Max and will start a fight with him pretty often. I put this down to my tiredness and giving off odd vibes which the dog misunderstood. I think she felt the need to try and exert her authority. Anyway, I have managed to sort out any other problems on walks etc but we are still experiencing fights in the house. When my husband or I are preparing food, we make them lie on their beds. (they share one giant bed). Once we have finished preparing and eating they are allowed off their beds. But then max snuffles round the floor to see if anything has been dropped. This is when pepper strikes. She can't stand this snuffling and will pounce on him and roll him over. This works for her as he is smaller but he won't give in and the fight becomes really aggressive.
I don't know where to turn now. I desperatly want this sorted before the baby arrives but have no idea what else to try.
Please help.