the other night, maybe 2 nights ago (?) in the middle of the night Gringo wanted to come up on the bed, Fannie & Pi were already up there with me. I guess Gringo woke me up to let me know he wanted up so I scooted over a little and invited him up. Gringo jumped into bed but not where i wanted him to, next thing i know i hear Pi snarling & pissed off. that sure woke me up! i shoved Pi off the bed, told him NO and walked him directly to his crate downstairs. by that time Fannie was at the top of the stairs so i put her in her crate too, just to keep everyone safe and b/c it felt more fair that both of them were put up instead of just Pi. i have to say, Gringo and I had a very nice night's sleep all the way til morning.
last night Gringo came upstairs just a little bit after i turned off the light, Fannie & Pi were already in bed with me. Gringo wanted to come up so i made SURE he had a spot where he wouldn't step on or otherwise 'invade' Pi's space. As soon as Gringo hopped onto the bed Pi gave a low growl. i gave him a loud NO THANK YOU along with a very mad face and that was the last i heard from him.
i know this is NOT good and is totally unacceptable. and i'm ashamed to say i don't think i know what the 'correct' response to a growl is. i don't think i've ever had a 'growly' dog. Brinca sure didn't bother with growls.

i don't know what's going on, this is new. i guess he may be jealous b/c i leave Pi and Fannie in our play yard and take Gringo to other parts of the property to see the horses and the neighbor's dogs, etc. Pi and Fannie can see us walking around from the yard so he knows what we're doing when we leave. I also just started putting Gringo and Boss Lady's dog out front together to run/play b/c she's all by herself all the time and needs a friend.
so, what am i supposed to do when he growls?
should Pi just sleep in his crate from now on? seems like that is going to make his 'jealousy' worse.
i definitely will spend more 1:1 time with Pi, I reckon that's part of his problem. ???
Thanks.