A few days ago, there was the most God-almighty full on dog fight. It was not pretty and both dogs were equally to blame. Apparently, it was about the new dog-bed and it’s accompanying little cushion. Pepper would not give up or let go while Ted gave as good as he got. Luckily, there were no injuries and, once separated, I shouted at both of them until they understood that this behaviour was totally unacceptable. I then ignored them for the remainder of the day disgusted at what had gone on. To be fair, they did each apologise.
Anyway, this has resulted in a rather strained relationship between Pepper and Ted, while we all watch who has the bed and for any grumbling about it.
And, because Daisy is here helping, Monster needs a bed in her bedroom/study area. Of course he does. So we made him one next to his favourite place – the radiator – basically a folded up throw on an old wicker basket. Perfect. He spends many peaceful hours up there.
In one of her wanders around the house, Pepper found the new bed.
She was quite keen on investigating it.
So she hopped on and decided it wasn’t that great after all.
Phew, not another bed to have a fight about.
And anyway Monster always wins every battle with Pepper. He got her on her way past just now. So that’s us. The Bed Wars continue but are now being supervised. We were all very shocked by that latest fight. I think I made my feelings very clear as it has taken quite a while for Pepper and Ted to play nicely again together.
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Oh, boy! Anyone who has had 2 or 4 footed children can identify. The remarkable element is that if each child gets the same object, there will be one which appears as ‘the prize’, even though all are the same. So it does no good to invest in another toy, bed, piece of clothing, etc. as ‘the prize’. However, I am thrilled that Monster has his own special sofa/bed. I’m also happy that Ted & Pepper were contrite, so I hope that ‘Bed Wars’ is one & done, but don’t fighting siblings sound like one will be killed? Ugh.
Neither would let go. Typical terriers. Lots of contrition while they got the telling off of the century.
What would happen if you moved the troublesome bed to somewhere out of reach (or rather, out of reach of canines but completely accessible to Monster who would probably think that was a most suitable solution?)
The tribe seemed to manage OK without, before the bed was gifted to you, and although it’s certainly a lovely item is it worth it or is this now a matter of pack dynamics which you must win?