How funny that so many others scratch & carry! Another thing Lexi does is bark once or twice when the dryer goes off, we sneeze or hubby passes gas. Seriously,Lexi? We know!!!!She also barks until I answer my cell phone~usually it's in my purse in the laundry room & she knows I can't hear it. Lexi is super timid & won't visit with anyone except family. Family, she adores~even my son who she only sees once a year. Friends who are here every week....nope, she won't even let them pet her.If she sees another dog outside she highlights back in the house. After a few days she is warming up to the puppy. Huge progress!!!We are trying to let her be #1 dog and not let the 2 pounder take over.