tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post5663152280083881325..comments2024-03-27T17:35:40.036-04:00Comments on Life at Golden Pines: Pack Leader and Follower ~Kim at Golden Pines~http://www.blogger.com/profile/02001523468339091407noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-88700147825732966382014-05-01T18:21:39.026-04:002014-05-01T18:21:39.026-04:00... it is a deep personality switch that turns on ...... it is a deep personality switch that turns on when the time is right with some dogs - others were born to lead - Sunny was my born leader, and even though I never got to see Lady in a pack setting, she was leader material, but only if it was appropriate to have her switch flicked! If she lived with Sunny, she would have happily followed him anywhere. She loved the big Golden boys.KT and Eastonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05456498552956580863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-35599836655490528962014-04-28T06:26:26.062-04:002014-04-28T06:26:26.062-04:00Pack dynamics is an amazing thing. I was really s...Pack dynamics is an amazing thing. I was really surprised at how the dynamics of my pack changed when I lost Lilly. Lilly was alpha from the minute she walked in our front door, weighing all off six pounds!! In our pack, Lilly was alpha, Piper was in the number two spot and Celti and Argyle were vying for the number three spot. Once Lilly was gone, Celti came immediately to the front. And now the boys don't really care what spot they hold. Celti's who demeanor has changed - she is still a wild child but she is also clearly the boss of both of those boydogs.<br /><br />Have a wonderful day.<br /><br />xo<br />LynnRocky Creek Scotties and Rocky Creek Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05358992951185911832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-84348779673444652892014-04-27T22:42:33.505-04:002014-04-27T22:42:33.505-04:00oh i like the little changes you've made on th...oh i like the little changes you've made on the blog! cool. clean. nice!<br />and love the pack dynamic you describe. carrie always seems to be smiling. nice to think of her as the one who gently leads them all.<br />i was thinking of marshal matt dillon and his sidekick... chester!<br />i don't remember the cartoon you've mentioned but i will check it out now.<br />have a wonderful work week dear heart! XOXOtammy jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16568939993585811311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-33689310031999130832014-04-27T18:12:52.189-04:002014-04-27T18:12:52.189-04:00Howdy Mates. Oh wonderful to see your pack enjoyi...Howdy Mates. Oh wonderful to see your pack enjoying the morning together. Hope the weekend was a good one. No worries, and love, Stella and Rory<br /> STELLA and RORY from Down Underhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254168437901406521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-75059692769681675692014-04-27T09:41:12.411-04:002014-04-27T09:41:12.411-04:00I always enjoy pack dynamics and herd dynamics. ...I always enjoy pack dynamics and herd dynamics. Todd is such a cutie and it's sweet that he knows his place. Terriers can be so....well, you know.... :-)Denise at Autumn Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00229028926029898680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-35739700071960929382014-04-27T09:09:10.708-04:002014-04-27T09:09:10.708-04:00oh ...Your porch picture has just made my day........oh ...Your porch picture has just made my day.....:)<br />Miss Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17728691181470922037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-62891929492420260152014-04-27T08:03:56.211-04:002014-04-27T08:03:56.211-04:00Great photos!:) Great photos!:) Anne-Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00184272729786223402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-81543400152809409342014-04-27T07:13:48.873-04:002014-04-27T07:13:48.873-04:00Pack dynamics are fascinating - even with only the...Pack dynamics are fascinating - even with only the two dogs there is a definite hierarchy. Have a good Sunday Kim! xxEm Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-90202053675024270962014-04-27T04:46:47.193-04:002014-04-27T04:46:47.193-04:00The girls run the pack in my little world. Scoote...The girls run the pack in my little world. Scooter (the boy) could really care less. Like most men he enjoys being off following his nose ;)Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06597093453934852571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-83342682547868093052014-04-27T02:54:07.648-04:002014-04-27T02:54:07.648-04:00Ahhhh, the Alpha female and her little shadow. Ho...Ahhhh, the Alpha female and her little shadow. How sweet. <br /><br />XXXOOO Bella & RoxyBella Roxy & Macduihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268052368797347239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-91523047660962941742014-04-27T01:47:50.593-04:002014-04-27T01:47:50.593-04:00I bet Todd makes a great mate. :)I bet Todd makes a great mate. :)Dougall-the-Scottiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07787627436701439089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-53330667681772893462014-04-27T00:03:31.099-04:002014-04-27T00:03:31.099-04:00O! Thiss iss a story I deu LOVE!!!
wif big smiles...O! Thiss iss a story I deu LOVE!!!<br /><br />wif big smiles and love from Little Reufus and the MomLittle Reufushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00649273357917042093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-77929534625784392762014-04-26T23:55:05.091-04:002014-04-26T23:55:05.091-04:00Hi Kim!
That second picture of Carrie and Todd re...Hi Kim!<br /><br />That second picture of Carrie and Todd really tickles me. Carrie has a smile on and her eyes wrinkled up like Todd has just told her a good joke! That is such a beautiful bunch to decorate the porch.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Jo and StellaJo's Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07004590496962477481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-27285396694273538442014-04-26T23:27:40.233-04:002014-04-26T23:27:40.233-04:00It is a wonderful vision to see all your golden-fu...It is a wonderful vision to see all your golden-furred dogs on your porch. Funny, I would have expected that Todd would gravitate to being the boss. Very interesting...<br /><br />I hope that you enjoyed the rest of your day.KBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16885661679762446456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-15355189766008562852014-04-26T21:40:13.187-04:002014-04-26T21:40:13.187-04:00The best pack of gold I've ever seen.
Aroo to...The best pack of gold I've ever seen.<br /><br />Aroo to you,<br />SullySullyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01742702155002446330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-29433720276905185712014-04-26T21:26:22.822-04:002014-04-26T21:26:22.822-04:00Hi Kim
Such beautiful photos of all the goldens,, ...Hi Kim<br />Such beautiful photos of all the goldens,, and Todd too on your porch!<br />We love hearing how they all interact with each other! And how they respect each other!<br />That little Todd- just fits in- doesn't he!<br />love<br />tweedlesTweedles -- that's mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01349728497621875670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-18025624601987380952014-04-26T21:21:14.270-04:002014-04-26T21:21:14.270-04:00Otto, who is bigger and stronger than either, is c...Otto, who is bigger and stronger than either, is completely deferential to Bart and Ruby. The other night he ran outside to "guard" and Bart supervised from the back porch. When Ruby barks, Otto gets off the bed. I love them!!rottroverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12040584911302243673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-31141621423120788762014-04-26T21:21:00.745-04:002014-04-26T21:21:00.745-04:00Enjoyed hearing about Carrie and Todd. ♥
Have a wo...Enjoyed hearing about Carrie and Todd. ♥<br />Have a wonderful Sunday. LindaGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12203719919661519350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-46646966329588285942014-04-26T19:02:36.239-04:002014-04-26T19:02:36.239-04:00Todd is such a sweet boy who really knows his plac...Todd is such a sweet boy who really knows his place in the pack. How sweet he is with Carrie.Millie and Walterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15880442203258355043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-48772555829607673532014-04-26T18:44:01.531-04:002014-04-26T18:44:01.531-04:00I'm the pack leader here. I let the humans be ...I'm the pack leader here. I let the humans be my assistants. Kaci, Kali and Kismet are looking up.Kismethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18152674315149283001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-20143653412417506242014-04-26T18:37:41.440-04:002014-04-26T18:37:41.440-04:00Hello, Kim! I just love the shot of your Goldens ...Hello, Kim! I just love the shot of your Goldens on the porch! And Todd is a cutie too. It was a beautiful day, nice to be outside! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-45654965315344927162014-04-26T18:23:51.719-04:002014-04-26T18:23:51.719-04:00What a wonderful pack of dogs on your porch. I wis...What a wonderful pack of dogs on your porch. I wish I could come over and hug them all.<br /><br />Bandit, a hound dog mix, and the smallest dog we have ever had, was the undisputed leader of our pack for 13 years until he passed away. He led by sheer personality. So I think it is strength of character as well as size and physical strength that determines a pack leader. Female wolves often lead their packs, I think. Ingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924736131382149056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-6899911617038164412014-04-26T18:08:15.280-04:002014-04-26T18:08:15.280-04:00Afternoon Kim, love to see so many Golden's ha...Afternoon Kim, love to see so many Golden's hanging out on the porch, great picture. Enjoy your weekend too,Blessings Francine.Primitive Starshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02525399769247105105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-23301798071638608422014-04-26T18:04:17.935-04:002014-04-26T18:04:17.935-04:00Yep....somebody has to do it, around here it's...Yep....somebody has to do it, around here it's Bites thinks he is in control, but me being the nut case, I am in charge, uh...... well maybe it's Shadow. OK, OK we do things here by committee, mostly Dads Committee!<br /><br />The Mad Scots Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-5350175948438128092014-04-26T18:01:16.778-04:002014-04-26T18:01:16.778-04:00Mom said she could sit on that porch all day long!...Mom said she could sit on that porch all day long! :) Golden Daily Scoophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233130420240701706noreply@blogger.com