Alpha Male

I never thought a dog and a man could dislike each other as much as Darrell and Petey do. I got Petey (registered name is Peanut's Semper Fidelis) while Darrell was in Israel for training. I always wanted a Pembroke Welsh Corgi after meeting Zoe, who was the four legged child of my inlaws. After Darrell returned from training the quest to become the alpha dog was in full swing. Darrell thought he was the king and in turn, Petey thought he was. To prove his point, Petey would hike his leg on Darrell's belongings, only when Darrell was home. (He never did this when Darrell was gone.) I found it hilarious but of course Darrell did not. Something about the smell of urine on his boots just did not please him. Darrell's quest to become king was to pick up Petey and use him as a mop to clean up the wet spot that was left. (No the dog was not harmed in anyway, just became rather stinky.) Over the past few years they have developed a mutual agreement....they stay away from each other. It is comical to watch. Pete of course still has to show Darrell that he is the king by sitting at my feet and staring at him out of the corner of his eye. Such intimidation. I cannot see how Darrell does not bow down and tremble at Petey's paws. And of course, Pete will continue to mark Darrell's items but those that are left outside. The tires of the motorcycle, truck or anything else that has the two legged pet's scent on it. Oh the joy of being fought over by two males.