I was on my BC forum asking about Ember's  "attitude" in putting Kairo in her place, making sure I wasn't advocating bullying. I glanced up and saw Ember out, flat on her back, paws tucked in on top. So peaceful. I went back to typing....

and was startled by this all out scream-growl that came from my dog. She and Kairo stood off, Ember with her hackles up and low growling. After a few seconds Kairo grabbed her antler chew and walked off, and Ember basically ran to the couch to come lay back down beside me.

Apparently Kairo decided to share her antler by dropping it on Ember's face from standing height. I've seen her do this with toys - she's not a gentle dropper at all. Sometimes she even tosses them up to let them drop.

My chest still hurts...

I've had a few of these dog induced heart attacks myself after recently adding a 5yo female to my existing pack. After a few "discussions" I'm still not sure which of the two females considers herself 'boss'. My male has had the sense to stay out of the discussions and just play with whichever one feels like playing.

I hope you don't mind but I'm afraid I had to laugh through most of your post - especially when I hit the almost last paragraph. "You're ignoring me, so here, let's play!" Yep, I can really see that!!

I laughed so hard when I finally caught my breath! But sheesh! Scared me so bad!

And now Ember has the antler and Kairo is just laying there staring at her like she's lost her best friend. I may have to take it away eventually...