Pack mentality

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I've been studying my dogs in an attempt to learn more about pack mentality and the dogs individually.
It was obvious that Ava is queen. She looks the part, acts the part, and it's just assumed that all will bow down to her highness.
Hickory has risen in the ranks as her self confidence has increased, and has assumed the role of second in command. I was glad to see her pull off such a rank, and surprised she's come this far already.
Jesse wants very badly to be queen, but is too young, immature and annoying for the others to take her seriously. When she's shared a run with Gypsy she assumed the role, but now that they're all in the big run together, she's gotten knocked back down to size by both Ava and Hickory. It really upsets her to see Ava playing with and taking an interest in Gypsy... they had quite a confrontation over it tonight. Jesse never stood a chance.
Gypsy is a smart little cookie, and decided that now that she's in with the big dogs, she must befriend Ava and be submissive to all. They all tolerate her puppyish antics and play nicely with her.
Chip doesn't even bother to try to have a rank. He's the only male among 4 females, so just bides his time until one of them come into heat and then he steps up. He just wants to be loved by all. lol