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Oh Little Oji said:
I can see that Remy is submissive to him, while not to the point of being overly submissive. Would you say that is accurate; or is Remy pretty darn submissive?
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My 2 cents? That looks pretty darn submissive to me. Tank ate both their meals and Remy didn't even try to eat from Tanks. He just watched on. He's definitely very respectful of his elders. He knows his place in the pack. Kaiser is the same way with the resident dog at his day care. We had prepared ourselves that he might not be able to go to daycare any more because the resident dog is intact and so is K. But K knew him since he was a puppy and they still get along. Never any tension. Of course the resident dog lives with a major alpha female as his master which I think definitely helps. Between you and your friend both being the alphas, the dynamics were likely different.
 
Oh Little Oji said:
That is so cool!

I didn't know how much Tank looks like my old friend's first GSD. Same coloration as far as I can tell. Wow, it takes me back a bit because it was my Red boy and that GSD that lived together years ago.

I really wonder what the difference is. ?? Your two get along fine? My friend's GSD started beating up my Dobe sometime in the "teen" years. Having another dog eat in his presence was a recipe for a nasty fight. But here we see Tank, and actual police K9, so not a soft dog, gets along fine with Remy. I can see that Remy is submissive to him, while not to the point of being overly submissive. Would you say that is accurate; or is Remy pretty darn submissive?

At any rate, congratulations!
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Kaiser2016 said:
My 2 cents? That looks pretty darn submissive to me. Tank ate both their meals and Remy didn't even try to eat from Tanks. He just watched on. He's definitely very respectful of his elders. He knows his place in the pack.
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Remy is definitely not an Alpha, though he was showing to be so of his litter (13 pups!). As a pup, Tank guided him on what is acceptable and what isn’t.. Rem is able to determine when Tank means business and when it’s ok to push the limits of annoying. I agree with @Kaiser2016 that Remy inherently knows his place and is happy with where he is. Granted, “teens” and hormones are just beginning, but Rem is such a sweet natured soul that I cannot imagine him changing too much. He is very similar to Jax @bomary in that way. And he just LOVES his big Brother to pieces! Here are two opposing videos that were taken the same day. (In the second, I fed Remy earlier as the Ol’Man slept in)


 
Prushanks said:
Remy is definitely not an Alpha, though he was showing to be so of his litter (13 pups!). As a pup, Tank guided him on what is acceptable and what isn’t.. Rem is able to determine when Tank means business and when it’s ok to push the limits of annoying. I agree with @Kaiser2016 that Remy inherently knows his place and is happy with where he is. Granted, “teens” and hormones are just beginning, but Rem is such a sweet natured soul that I cannot imagine him changing too much. He is very similar to Jax @bomary in that way. And he just LOVES his big Brother to pieces! Here are two opposing videos that were taken the same day. (In the second, I fed Remy earlier as the Ol’Man slept in)


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Tank is a great mentor. I love this!!
 
Prushanks said:
Remy is definitely not an Alpha, though he was showing to be so of his litter (13 pups!). As a pup, Tank guided him on what is acceptable and what isn’t.. Rem is able to determine when Tank means business and when it’s ok to push the limits of annoying. I agree with @Kaiser2016 that Remy inherently knows his place and is happy with where he is. Granted, “teens” and hormones are just beginning, but Rem is such a sweet natured soul that I cannot imagine him changing too much. He is very similar to Jax @bomary in that way. And he just LOVES his big Brother to pieces! Here are two opposing videos that were taken the same day. (In the second, I fed Remy earlier as the Ol’Man slept in)


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Too funny with the "elder abuse!" The footage I've seen of those two further confirms my opinion that while Remy is submissive to Tank in your pack, he is not overly submissive. While he definitely waits 'til Tank leaves the bowl before moving in on it, he does move in on it and confidently. Of course, you can tell that Tank has been a gracious guy and probably hasn't overdone it in terms of putting Remy in his place. I hope things stay harmonious as Remy matures.
 
Oh Little Oji said:
Too funny with the "elder abuse!" The footage I've seen of those two further confirms my opinion that while Remy is submissive to Tank in your pack, he is not overly submissive. While he definitely waits 'til Tank leaves the bowl before moving in on it, he does move in on it and confidently. Of course, you can tell that Tank has been a gracious guy and probably hasn't overdone it in terms of putting Remy in his place. I hope things stay harmonious as Remy matures.
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I think you nailed it on the head with that!! Agreed!!
 
Prushanks said:
Rem is able to determine when Tank means business and when it’s ok to push the limits of annoying. He is very similar to Jax @bomary in that way.
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I love those videos! And poor Tank probably put in a day's work already haha.

I never underestimate the value of dogs teaching dogs. The respect for hierarchy in a pack is more easily taught amongst themselves as they don't have a language barrier to deal with :thumbsup2: And all the better that Jax was there right from day 1 to break him in for Tank. They are pretty amazing that way. Cross fingers that they stay best buds :hearteyes:
 
Kaiser2016 said:
I love those videos! And poor Tank probably put in a day's work already haha.

I never underestimate the value of dogs teaching dogs. The respect for hierarchy in a pack is more easily taught amongst themselves as they don't have a language barrier to deal with :thumbsup2: And all the better that Jax was there right from day 1 to break him in for Tank. They are pretty amazing that way. Cross fingers that they stay best buds :hearteyes:
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Agreed! They absolutely do a better job with one look than we could ever do with all the superior intelligence we have as humans!

Prushanks said:
I agree with @Kaiser2016 that Remy inherently knows his place and is happy with where he is. Granted, “teens” and hormones are just beginning, but Rem is such a sweet natured soul that I cannot imagine him changing too much. He is very similar to Jax @bomary in that way.
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So glad he had Cousin Jax those important first two weeks to emulate with his sweet natured heart!! Jax is such an easy going guy [and Auntie B ain't so bad herself :D] and i know it made all the difference in the world!! :love:
 
It's starting to feel like Christmas around here! (Much to Rubie's dismay... not a fan of the white stuff).

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Guys, I'm so stupid excited for this secret santa exchange! I'm still waiting for something to arrive before we get it sent so we might but cutting a bit close :wideyed: Rubie doesn't understand why all these delicious things aren't hers. I'm angry at football
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