She was three months older than he. While that's not very significant for adult dogs, the three months, combined with her earlier tenure with us, played an important role for the two of them. The hierarchy their age difference established remained throughout their lives.
He was obedient and listened to me, but he also responded to her cues.
"Chi, sit"
She continued to stand but turned her head and stared at him, hard.
Certain he'd missed something, he looked at me and anxiously wagged his tail.
Then oh-so-slowly he sat, convinced that she was transmitting a command meant for him.
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