149 | It's Not Personal, It's Pack Mentality {Peace in the Pack Series}

🐾 Hey there Dog Lover,

We’re diving into Part 6 of the Peace in the Pack series — and today’s episode is all about a sneaky dynamic that shows up in a lot of multi-dog homes (especially when you’re adding new dogs into the mix):
Us vs. Them.

Dogs are deeply wired for social structure. In their world, there’s with us… and there’s not with us. And when we humans unknowingly reinforce that division — through the way we set up our homes, introduce new dogs, or even talk about “my dog vs. your dog” — it creates unnecessary conflict and tension in the pack.

In this episode, we’re unpacking:

• Why dogs are hardwired to value group cohesion
• How crates, furniture, baby gates, and guest seating can accidentally send the wrong message
• What “us vs. them” looks like in foster and blended households
• Why even you can become a high-value resource that shifts the group dynamic
• Real-life examples (including what I learned from my own pack and boarding dogs)

You’ll walk away from this episode with a clearer picture of how to structure your environment and mindset to support pro-social, pack-centered living — without accidentally drawing invisible battle lines.

I hope you enjoy this one.
See you next week for Part 7.

Tracy
xoxo

🐾👣 Next Steps:

If you’re ready to go beyond obedience and start living with your dog intentionally, it’s time to join me in The Fearless Framework.

We’ll help you understand your dog — and yourself — in ways that lead to more confidence, connection, and peace in your home.

🐾 Join today: www.beyondobedience.ca/fearless
I can’t wait to start this journey with you.

Music Credit 🎶 Shawn Trotter @ shawntrotter.com