4 Tools and 2 Rules for Living in a Peaceful Multi-dog Household

A single dog in the home will act one way. 2 dogs in the home will change things a bit. 3 or more and you’re dealing with a whole other set of dogdom rules — this is the point you’ll really see a need for management in a multi-dog household!

The GOOD news is, a bit of foresight and a few key rules can make all the difference when trying to keep the peace. Whether you have 2 dogs or 20, there are some simple ways to ensure it stays wonderful when one is not enough.

What’s Obedience Got to do With it?

It’s fair to say that all dogs need basic education in obedience, just like all humans need some form of education. Obedience training allows us to offer our dogs freedom, knowing that we can keep them safe in a world that’s foreign to their natural instincts and potentially full of dangers. Safety is number one, but next in the line of important reasons to teach obedience skills is the desire to enjoy your relationship with your 4-legged family member to its fullest. Life with a dog who has had some obedience training is a stark contrast to life with a dog who has not. This is especially true of dogs in multi-dog households.

One dog without obedience is a pain…..