10/22/2026
(L-R) Pye, Lily, and Regina came to lessons with individual needs and seeking help sorting through a group dynamic. Pye is a lovely girl who doesn’t know her size. She loves everyone she meets but can sometimes be overbearing in trying to instigate play with another dog. Lily is smart and knew a lot of skills but she has a desire to control any and all situations around her home. Regina was new to the group so we wanted to be sure to integrate her without creating too much stress and ensure she could follow commands for happy living. Pye doesn’t live in the same home as Lily and Regina but visits often enough we wanted to find what would work best as far as pairings. Working through obedience skills as a group and sharpening any existing skills allowed for integrating Regina as a new member without scuffles, tone down Pye’s playfulness when necessary, and help Lily hand over the reigns. Balancing work and socializing between 3 dogs can be quite a challenge but this group gained many steps forward in having a healthy pack dynamic.