The boss-dog has been known to misuse her status on occassion. I remember well the first time he stood on his hind legs and charged her with real anger after a bit of rough treatment. I can still see the look of grim determination on his face the day he decided he would KEEP his toy and not surrender it on demand. Until that day, Emma could open his jaws with just a look. Each day, he attempts to reposition his role in the pack ever so slightly.
Some days are more successful than others.
Not every advance is greeted with favor. One day Duncan attempted to mount Emma. Emma fired a warning glance over her shoulder. Next thing he knew, he was pinned to the floor and screaming. A few weeks later, his hormones got the better of him and he forgot his lesson.