Hi Tammy,
I’m new to COL too, and know where you’re coming from. I have 2 cockers (Riley, a male, almost 2 years old, and Shelly, a female 9 month old), and sometimes the fighting gets out of hand. Its usually when they are fighting over a raw hide or bone, or I decide to pet one and the other sees me and gets jealous.
Also, be careful if they wear collars. A few months ago, Riley somehow got caught on Shelly’s collar. She went after him and took a nip right over top his eye with her sharp puppy teeth, and it cost me almost $200 at the vet. Since that incident, I really watch them, but for the most part, they get along and its play wrestling. I usually say “time out” or “settle” in a stern voice when I think things are getting out of hand.
I will say that there is never a dull moment in my house with 2 dogs around.
Good luck.
Donna, Riley & Shelly