Hi, we are having an issue with our dogs. We have three, 6, 2 and 7mths, the older one is starting fights with the two year old particularly over mealtimes. Some other times too but mostly meals. If we try to separate them to eat then the older one senses this and kicks off anyway.
The 2 yr old is grumbly and growls on and off but maybe this is a reaction to the older one?
We have had a dog behaviourist out who follows the pack idea of behaviour. This makes a lot of sense to me and what they said seems feasible with lots of actions we can put in place to hopefully help the dogs see us as their leaders.
But I know I have read posts on here that the pack idea has been disproven - my question is what would one advise if we have the thought that it is not a pack issue. (Or that the pack idea cannot be causing an issue as dogs of today are so far removed from the past)
Thank you in advance for any input :-)
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If you don't follow the 'pack' idea what would you advise on this?
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TheGoodEnoughWife · 17/08/2016 19:51
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