0:52:04 > 0:52:06DOG BARKS
0:52:10 > 0:52:12BARKING
0:52:32 > 0:52:34DOG WHINES
0:52:35 > 0:52:38On this experimental episode of Meet The Pups,
0:52:38 > 0:52:42we're going to be focusing a giant magnified scientific eye
0:52:42 > 0:52:45on how order is maintained within the pack.
0:52:45 > 0:52:48Scientific, yes... and I'm a space hobbit.
0:52:48 > 0:52:50Well, OK, I admit it.
0:52:50 > 0:52:53We're just going to see a lot of puppy play fighting.
0:52:53 > 0:52:56But we're going to find out who is boss in the pack.
0:52:56 > 0:52:59I'm... I'm just too beautiful for fighting.
0:52:59 > 0:53:02Eight-week-old Biscuit has always been the most
0:53:02 > 0:53:03advanced of the two female pups.
0:53:03 > 0:53:06She's not afraid to take on her brother, Bonzo,
0:53:06 > 0:53:08in what I call the battle of the bunny.
0:53:08 > 0:53:12That used to be my bunny. Ooh, is nothing sacred?
0:53:13 > 0:53:18But first, Bonzo seems to be getting the upper hand. Well...the upper paw.
0:53:18 > 0:53:22But Biscuit is now ready to challenge Bonzo.
0:53:22 > 0:53:26Right, that's it. It is time for a puppy slam dunk.
0:53:26 > 0:53:28Yeah, eat my paws, milk face.
0:53:28 > 0:53:31Yeah, and I'll give you a slight jab to the ear flap.
0:53:31 > 0:53:33Yeah, take that, egg breath.
0:53:33 > 0:53:35Those two...they are so fighty.
0:53:36 > 0:53:40Bonzo isn't standing for any of that and comes forward again
0:53:40 > 0:53:44causing Biscuit to lie down, a sure sign of submission.
0:53:44 > 0:53:47Can you keep the documentary waffle down?
0:53:47 > 0:53:50It's bad enough listening to those two.
0:53:50 > 0:53:53Bonzo is the dominant alpha male of the pack.
0:53:53 > 0:53:55But Biscuit comes back for one last try.
0:53:55 > 0:53:58Biscuit is definitely the alpha female.
0:53:58 > 0:54:02Yeah, did you hear that, I am alpha, alpha!
0:54:02 > 0:54:07- You're alfalfa. - No, alpha, alpha, alpha.
0:54:07 > 0:54:09Shut your rabbit.
0:54:09 > 0:54:10You'll regret that.
0:54:13 > 0:54:17When it comes to food, the pack also has a strict hierarchy.
0:54:17 > 0:54:21The biggest and strongest get to eat first, and most.
0:54:21 > 0:54:24That means Mum, Lola, can eat whatever she likes...
0:54:24 > 0:54:26when Dad, Morgan, is not around.
0:54:26 > 0:54:29I can eat what I like even when Morgan is around.
0:54:29 > 0:54:30Yes, a neat trick, that.
0:54:30 > 0:54:33Pretend to feed the puppies and then eat their food.
0:54:33 > 0:54:37Well, I need to keep my strength up. I've just given birth.
0:54:37 > 0:54:38It's only eight weeks ago.
0:54:38 > 0:54:41And Lola's favourite drink to wash it down with is milk.
0:54:41 > 0:54:44Hey, I thought milk was bad for some dogs.
0:54:44 > 0:54:49Well, it can be, but not for me. Mind you, it does give Morgan wind.
0:54:49 > 0:54:52Oh, look there, lovely, milk! Oh, I love milk! I love milk!
0:54:52 > 0:54:55Yes, great for a small one. Shove over, Bonzo.
0:54:55 > 0:54:59Well, that's very kind of you, Lola, sharing with the pups.
0:54:59 > 0:55:04- Sharing, sharing? It's three against one.- Oh, dear. None left for Lola.
0:55:04 > 0:55:08Giving, giving, giving. You see, it's a mother thing.
0:55:08 > 0:55:11- You wouldn't understand. - Please, Mum, can I have some more?
0:55:11 > 0:55:14Best not, you'll be trumping like your father.
0:55:15 > 0:55:18When it comes to challenging Morgan's pack leadership,
0:55:18 > 0:55:22- Bonzo isn't afraid to hit where it hurts.- Get away from my ball, son.
0:55:22 > 0:55:25- That's not for children. - Look, Dad, I'm like you.
0:55:27 > 0:55:29Drop the ball, son. It's too big for you. Erm...
0:55:29 > 0:55:31Yeah, give us it now.
0:55:31 > 0:55:33Give me that!
0:55:33 > 0:55:34Get off, I had it first!
0:55:35 > 0:55:39Wouldn't this be a good time to step in, Morgan?
0:55:39 > 0:55:42- It is your ball after all. - Hey...Biscuit, Bonzo...
0:55:42 > 0:55:45Step away from the ball. Step away from the ball!
0:55:45 > 0:55:49Don't worry, Morgan, Biscuit's rescued it.
0:55:49 > 0:55:52Oh, no, no! She's going to lose my special ball!
0:55:52 > 0:55:58Help, Mum, it's got me! Dad, help! Somebody help! Help!
0:56:00 > 0:56:03Biscuit, don't panic! Just get the ball!
0:56:03 > 0:56:07The sofa...he's trying to eat me! He's a monster!
0:56:08 > 0:56:11- Biscuit, no! The ball! - No, the monster can have it!
0:56:11 > 0:56:14The monster can have it! I'm out of here!
0:56:15 > 0:56:20Oh, no...oh, that is my nightmare scenario.
0:56:20 > 0:56:23Ball under the sofa.
0:56:23 > 0:56:25What do I do?
0:56:25 > 0:56:27Just goes to show, even when you're top dog,
0:56:27 > 0:56:29you're not always having a ball.
0:56:29 > 0:56:32He-he-he, did you see what I did there?
0:56:32 > 0:56:35And there you have it, the hierarchy of the pack rules.
0:56:35 > 0:56:38And clearly, not everyone gets what they want.
0:56:39 > 0:56:43Even when the dogs are sleeping, their dreams are ruled
0:56:43 > 0:56:45by their place in the social order.
0:56:46 > 0:56:50Betsy dreams of securing a small, tasty bowlful.
0:56:52 > 0:56:56Bonzo dreams of eating Betsy's dinner...and his own.
0:56:58 > 0:57:01While Biscuit... well, she wants everyone's.
0:57:05 > 0:57:08And what about Lola? What of her dreams?
0:57:15 > 0:57:17While Morgan, being top dog,
0:57:17 > 0:57:20he gets to dream of just about whatever he likes.
0:57:24 > 0:57:25Sleep tight, pups.
0:57:25 > 0:57:28And don't be afraid to dream big
0:57:28 > 0:57:32cos even within the hierarchy of the pack, every dog has its day.
0:57:32 > 0:57:34I can't believe I said that...
0:57:37 > 0:57:41Having a puppy is a huge, time-consuming responsibility.
0:57:41 > 0:57:43If you want an idea of exactly what's involved
0:57:43 > 0:57:45check out the Meet The Pups page
0:57:45 > 0:57:46on the CBBC website.
0:57:46 > 0:57:49Bye.