re: #79 MsJ

That’s very aggressive behavior in the animal world. It leads to fightin’ time.

There’s a dog temperament test to stare down the dog. They pass if they look away first.

One way of establishing dominance with a dog is to evict them from their favourite resting place and occupy it yourself for a few minutes. Make it clear you’re comfortable there, settle down, wriggle a bit. The dog will watch you VERY closely. After a while graciously get up and let them back in. Do this a few times and they know you’re the boss.