SIBLING RIVALRY:

SIBLING RIVALRY???
YES. When you have more than one pet, or when you have children, this can be a big problem. If you scold one sibling (children included) in front of the other(s), a natural resentment or jealousy is instigated.

This is common with any peer group, adults as well, office workers, etc. The others take this as an opportunity to follow your lead and use their authority to further humiliate or even attack the "trouble maker". Given that scolding is a poor example of proper discipline, it need not be mentioned at this point.

EXAMPLE"My dogs fight if they have a bone, (or food, or a pat, etc.).

SOLUTION: Set the example of proper leadership and don't engage in verbal arguments, as it will only be copied. Use all of these training techniques as a guide. When you see an argument beginning, resort to praise. Praise? Yes. This will always be your first response to solve a problem. As always, avoid physical praise, as it will in this case create wore jealousy. If proper discipline and leadership are expressed, the dogs do not have an option to fight amongst themselves. .