I need expert dog advice.

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This is truly an off topic discussion, do here goes;

I'm nearing desperation and currently i am searching the web in search of answers, in addition to this thread.

I have two female German shepherd dogs of 2 and 3 years of age.

Until today they have also worked things out between them, including food, sleep areas, water sources and toys. Both are extremely smart, healthy and immensely strong.

A fight broke out around 4pm today, I'm not talking about a growl and nip either. I was not home for the first confrontation, my brother and mother literally had to pry them apart and separate them until i arrived at home.

We observed their behavior for a couple hours and gave it one more chance. All was well for about 30 minutes, then out of the blue the obvious the signs appeared. Stiff necks, strong stares into the eyes, straight tails and a pause in movement from both dogs. Before i could create a distraction i was prying one off.

I proceeded to lead the dog into another room, sprinkle some water on the dog, followed by stern "no"s.

enough chitchat, Is there anyone out there that i can chat with that has any words of advice or better yet, professional experience.

I am well aware dogs fight for rank, but i do not want to find out the hard way that this was not a "fight for rank"

thanks!