Pet parents who are raising two dogs with an age difference must have often witnessed the younger playfully bullying the elder. A similar situation can be seen in this Instagram video. It shows two Golden Retrievers’ sibling rivalry when it comes to sharing treats.
In the clip, Doug is the elder brother who “attempts diplomacy” by trying several methods. But the younger furbaby is in no mood to joke, as she barks at her big brother, startling him. Meanwhile, the caption reads, “Doug thought this situation could be resolved peacefully.”
Golden Retriever puppy makes it clear treat cannot be shared
In an adorable dog video on Instagram, a Golden Retriever puppy makes it clear to her big brother Doug that she cannot share treats. It shows the elder pup standing in front of the younger one, who is comfortably lying on a big dog bed. The latter is holding a piece of a snack inside her mouth, which seems to be what Doug is after.
Through various steps, he tries to attempt “diplomacy” with his little sister. The first step he tries is the “verbal offer.” With soft barks, Doug attempts to negotiate with the puppy. Next, he opts for the “intense eye contact” technique, and the duo has a staring match for a while.
Furthermore, Doug moves on to step three, which is “physical persuasion.” He uses his paw to pat his little sibling’s paw and eyes the treat that has fallen from her mouth. It looks like the pup has understood her brother’s intention and barks at her. This startles Doug, but he doesn’t give up. While the younger is annoyed, the big brother’s every attempt fails.
Meanwhile, viewers have enjoyed watching the Golden Retriever puppy’s video concerning her treat. A user jokingly commented, “Where mine!! U have to share.” Another quipped, “Put that youngster in her place, Doug.” Since the upload, the clip has garnered over 1.6K likes at the time of writing.
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