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The Adventures of Alias the Secret Agent Dog

The New Dog Named Otis

I have been with my adoptive family almost two years now. I had thought life was perfect, until they brought a dog in the house. At first I thought he was just visiting, I have had visitors before - even over night. I did think it was suspicious that he didn't bring his owners with him. I quickly went to work, letting this dog intruder know that he was dog, I am boss! I approached him cautiously, and would say, "grr, I'm in charge." He didn't care, so how could I?

Eventually I found out he likes to wrestle and play chase, just like me! We have had so much fun together that I have decided I really do like him. I have realized it is no big deal, and no longer feel threatened by having a dog in the house. My adoptive parents realize that because I was here first, and I am dominant, that I get everything first. I am fed first, patted first and treated first. Otis is a really good dog, and doesn't care that he is omega.

I sometimes have to remind Otis with a sharp bark of his place – that’s all it takes and he backs off. I’ll use one of my jobs for example (Grocery Bag Security) - when Mom or Dad comes home from the grocery store all the bags are brought in and placed in the entrance. I then carefully check all bags by sticking my head in each bag. I then wait by the grocery bags until they brought into the kitchen. Last time groceries were brought in, Otis tried to take my place as Grocery Bag Security - I gave him a sharp bark, to say I am Grocery Bag security, and no, I don't need any help! He just doesn’t have the experience I do, and it is a very important job!