Odin, the male, sounds the alarm and raises holy, toothy hell but ultimately waits to see what my decision is, unless he senses my judgement are incorrect.
He has never been wrong.
Seven, on the other hand, simply does not tolerate anyone “Other”.
Ever.
Nothing persuades/dissuades her.
Not kind words, not patience, not treats, not intimidation [bad idea, that] nor my opinion of said Other.
If I were younger, I would put her through ScH.
In a 5 generation pedigree, only a few of her kin did not have Sch or IPO titles.
I wish I were younger.
She has such a natural knack.
:-\
Those sound like great dogs, interesting names also.