30/08/2026
Dogs, just like people, can have completely different personalities. Sometimes two dogs simply don’t see eye to eye.
They can play together, coexist perfectly well, and then something changes. Here we have Gary and Bailey who, let me say ' Tolerate one another the best of times ' a disagreement happens, tension develops, and suddenly they have a bit of beef with each other.
What you see here is why timing and judgement are so important when managing a group of dogs.
I don't immediately jump in at the first sign of tension. I give them an opportunity to communicate and resolve the disagreement themselves, whilst watching closely to make sure it doesn't escalate beyond what they can handle.
Then, when I decide enough is enough, I step in like Stavros Flatley with the verbal correction and remind them i'm m the leader.
And you'll see how quickly they both disengage and go their separate ways.
That doesn't mean I'm trying to make them friends again. The objective is neutrality and tolerance.
Sometimes dogs fall out. What matters is teaching them that they don't have to carry that disagreement forward.
Don't interrupt every interaction immediately, give them a chance. Don't allow things to escalate too far. Learn to recognise the difference.
Experience matters.
