Ep 9. A House Divided

A House Divided is an episode from season 4 of the popular television show It's Me or the Dog. The episode follows dog trainer Victoria Stilwell as she tries to help a family with two dogs who are constantly fighting.

The family is at their wits' end with their two dogs, a Bichon Frise named Coco and a Jack Russell Terrier named Scooter. The two dogs are constantly fighting and have become aggressive towards each other to the point that they can't even be in the same room together. This has caused a lot of tension and stress within the family.

Victoria Stilwell begins by observing the dogs' behavior and trying to determine what is causing the aggression. She quickly identifies that both dogs are very anxious and have a lot of pent-up energy. Coco is particularly anxious and is prone to barking and snapping at anyone who gets too close to her.

Victoria starts by working with Coco and teaching her some basic commands like sit, stay, and come. She also advises the family to start exercising the dogs more regularly to help them burn off some of their energy. The family is initially skeptical, but they are willing to try anything to help their dogs get along.

Over the course of several weeks, Victoria works with the family to help them better understand their dogs' behavior and how to interact with them in a positive way. She teaches them how to establish themselves as the pack leaders and how to set boundaries for their dogs.

Slowly but surely, the dogs begin to make progress. Coco starts to become less anxious and more relaxed around other dogs, while Scooter becomes less aggressive towards Coco. The family is thrilled with the progress they are making and feels like they have a better understanding of their dogs' behavior.

However, there are still some setbacks along the way. Coco has a relapse and becomes aggressive towards Scooter again, causing the family to worry that they are back to square one. But with Victoria's guidance, they are able to work through the issue and get Coco back on track.

In the end, the family is able to finally have both of their dogs in the same room without incident. They are happy and relieved that their dogs are finally getting along and are grateful for the help they received from Victoria.

A House Divided is a heartwarming episode that shows the power of patience and perseverance when it comes to dog training. It also highlights the importance of understanding and meeting a dog's needs to prevent behavioral issues from arising. Fans of the show will not want to miss this episode.