Here it has seemed as if there always must be a GIRL in charge. The boys don't seem interested. Segue will snark the puppy but Sonic is so submissive he even lets her drag him around by his collar (his collar has since been removed!!!!!) or comes to me for help. Salsa definitely took over when Laika passed and you could tell for months ahead of time that she was priming for the take-over. All in her own tiny mind because Laika was so well established as Alpha she didn't even bother taking notice. but Salsa knew Laika was getting old and she possibly even knew she was sick. When Owen was sick, Salsa was nothing but sweet and kind and clingy to him but Owen was happy in his spot as 3rd after the girls. it is very interesting.