What do these dogs do for exercise? I may have missed the answer somewhere in the thread.

Well, I went and checked out the chicken soup, and hope to get it next time. I did get a few samples of foods.

About their exercise routine: Today for instance, I took Pearl to work with me first thing, sometimes Ruby doesn't want to go to work with me, oh well, that gives Pearl some one on one time with me,then about 1/2 hour later on taking kids to school, I had the both dogs with me, and after a quick trip back to work, we went for a slow walk and a little bit of a slow jog on the green belt, I only manage a few slow steps.

I have been having one dog outside at a time, unless I am with them. I played ball with them out back, and if it were warmer, I usually take them for a walk around the neighborhood in the evening. This is kind of a typical day. They go to work with me, they get to run free up the hills or somewhere, or a longer walk, they get play time, and a walk in the evening.

Later in the day Ruby, the nipper, did try to get Pearl but I went in to block her. Think mostly it was because she wanted the bone, although there was one for her as well. I told her to sit while we were playing ball, she didn't so I gently pushed her end down and she actually 'mouthed' my hand so I went in and had her do so to, as Pearl was out with a bone.

I have been reading lots and watching the video's, and taking notes. Hoping to be a better dog owner. BTW - Does anyone have a DVD about training the dominate dog, that I could borrow? or any of the other films. I would pay for the postage.
Thanks in advance.

They may need more exercise in addition to pack structure. When I did have 2 dogs (not by choice), my white GSD went on 10 mile trail runs, 1/2 day snow shoe treks, 2 hour hikes and you would never know it--but she was worn out enough to appreciate the sassy older Sheltie and would lay butt to butt on the rug to relax.

So, the young one needs to be worn out and the older one needs to know that there is pack structure to protect them...

Mental exercise is also important and can wear them out as much as physical exercise.

QUOTE: Later in the day Ruby, the nipper, did try to get Pearl but I went in to block her. Think mostly it was because she wanted the bone, although there was one for her as well. I told her to sit while we were playing ball, she didn't so I gently pushed her end down and she actually 'mouthed' my hand so I went in and had her do so to, as Pearl was out with a bone.

These dogs should be kept seperate, as was suggested in an earlier post, until secure pack leadership is in place or a fight will surely happen. Also food(bones)& toys are BIG triggers for fights even with dogs that are used to living peacfully together, unless pack leadership & rules are strictly inforced. And now your 'nipper' has gone from nipping the other dog to mouthing you when you gave it a command that she didn't like & pushed her butt down. May I dare say that things are moving in the WRONG direction.

Good point about the toys, bones, etc. I have 3 dogs and have to keep two of them seperate (mostly to keep my older dogs sanity). I do not have toys out loose or BONES! That would never work unless they were supervised, and even then, one of my dogs (the female) is VERY possesive and wants to take everyone else's AND keep her own bone.

So, try to take from other's experiences (like mine) and don't put yourself, or the dogs in situations that create conflict. Breaking up dog fights is dangerous and costly when you are taking yourself and them to the doctor/vet!