Dog tax: 
First Dog, Dexter, on left. Second Dog, Ducky, on right.
this post was submitted on 16 Dec 2023
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From what you describe, I'm not sure it is a master of being uncomfortable. It may just be that he needs a break sometimes and is having trouble finding that if that 2nd dog always wants to be around him. I would suggest figuring out how to let the 1st dog have his alone time.
Agreed. OP should allow the first dog some space when he wants it.
Maybe separate beds near each other? Or honestly maybe dog one is just looking for a little personal space. It may not be the worst to let him go off and just sleep alone instead of letting their sibling follow them.
I have one dog (6f) that likes space from my other dog (2f). The first dog will go to the door to ask to go outside knowing the other dog always wants to go outside. As soon as the younger dog runs outside the older dog walks away from the door and lays down for some peace.
My two boys were like that in the beginning too. What seemed to help was two of the same dog beds next to each other. Each has his own "space," not necessarily defined, they both sleep in whichever bed interchangeably, but it makes them feel like they have their own space. My dog beds also have a raised pillow section so it feels a little more separate.
