Pack Dischord

There is so much about this video that bothers me. The poor Dalmation is doing everything he can to try to escape the situation. The owners notice, commenting that he is getting impatient, but they think it's funny. The Dalmation has no choice but to get firmer with the puppy, who is deaf. How frustrated is that Dalmation! Just listen to his impassioned barks. Notice also,the sitting dog, giving stress signals (exaggerated blinking, head turns and frozen stature.) This dog also would like out of this tiny room where there is so much potential for conflict. You can even see the plaintive look on the sitting dog's face toward the man at the computer. "Dad! Do Something!"

The owners here are failing their pack. The dogs are in an impossible situation which, I am afraid, will only escalate if something doesn't change. What will happen when this puppy reaches adolescence and the Dalmation must lay down the law? This is not a funny situation. The owners should intervene and show the puppy polite pack behavior, supporting the resident senior dogs. It's so important to think ahead, during the early days of puppy training. Especially since the puppy already has special needs.