Chat About Shift in Pack Dynamics | Pack of 20 Dogs Living Together

[@lydiachamberlain4226]

I love the look on Luke’s face when he talks about the different dogs personalities. You can just see the love. 💞

[@carolwilliams8511]

That he so obviously enjoys them all is so nice to see.

[@2924sunny]

I believe a more appropriate word for the Adorable Staffy Sisters is OBLIVIOUS rather than ignorant..... that's how I see them anyway!!

[@allysongregory1288]

I’ve watched this 3 times love hearing the ins and outs of the pack

[@rukkasombolinggi]

Lol. I’m laughing out over conversation over Miss Violet n Miss Red

[@curlysue7906]

I just love you two and the way you discuss and converse about the pack. you seem like such a great team. its comforting and inspiring to tune into and be a part of, in a small way. thank you

[@carolwilliams8511]

Agree.

[@gigihoover3330]

Cracking up over here at Sam getting upset with Luke about the staffy girls! 🤣

[@CaroleArmstrong-f6h]

Sam does not appreciate anything negative when it comes to her 2 &4 legged kids! So funny. I know exactly what Luke was trying to get across.

[@rhondadobbs6587]

I just got to the part about Ms Red and Violet being or not being ignorant and laughed so loud...this is where Luke's bluntness and Sam's empathy showed. Neither were negative, just different points of view. Luv y'all both. Oh, I loved Luke's example of Tilly's air chomps when a juicy hock walks by.

[@LauraBailey222]

I too laughed out loud. Too funny

[@carolwilliams8511]

I think Sam was misunderstanding the word 'ignorant'. It doesn't mean stupid, it means 'unknowing' as in not educated in certain issues. Perhaps they are the kids who will not pay attention in class! The ones who are off in a dream or not able to concentrate on the lessons.

[@manypawsmanytales]

There's a good description of the staffy twins for ya! Good call Carol. They definitely play to their own tune. I love it. Boy, they are really filling out over these past 6-8 months. Getting that staffy bod.​@@carolwilliams8511

[@balderdasheryy]

today is my Joining day

[@bobu1024]

Welcome to the farm 🥰 💯 from AZ USA 🇺🇸

[@margaretlast44]

I understand Joey guarding the cheese board, I do that myself 🤣🤣🤣

[@tricia9559]

I love Joey, I agree the cheese must be guarded, it is a delicious and important part of life, maybe I need to get my self a Joey 😂😂😂🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@magieetsynchronicites5143]

😂🤣

[@AshleyPaquin1]

🤣🤣

[@ggm3137]

I think I understand Luke’s use of the term “ignorant” in reference to Miss Violet (and Miss Red, as well), and I don’t find it offensive at all. The girls are mostly situationally unaware, and just living in their own Artist-Bob-Ross-“happy little tree”-world.😁 They’re completely indifferent to all the Pack dynamics because they seemingly lack any ability to “read the room.”😁 They are eternal innocents.❤️

[@saraseale2364]

You're exactly right.

[@nancysexton545]

Well, said...eternal innocents...perfect!!!

[@bekiebrn]

I have seen other Staffy X puppies like that. They just live for the moment and don’t get into the drama around them.♥️♥️

[@bridgetmuehlberger5141]

Completely agree with this!

[@lildebboston455]

Is Bob Ross still alive? I luved his show.He always wanted 2 put more trees in his artwork..One here one there 🤔 and maybe one more right about here...🎨🖌️😉

[@katrinamullis6943]

I love how Sam gets offended for a dog when anything is said that could even remotely sound negative. She's so adorable defending the underdogs. 😂

[@cq9882]

Sam - A Heart of Gold😊

[@LA-nq3bj]

i think it's the dog mom coming out. it's actually quite endearing.. 🥰 Sam obviously geniunely loves the doggies.. anything remotely negative and the fierce momma comes out 😄. if she's like this with the doggies, God help anyone who tries anything with the kids. 😆

[@heleneentwistle8050]

Absolutely agree, Sam is one special lady, gentle and compassionate to all. Thank you. X🙋💓

[@ShannonDWBS]

Yes, I want her in my corner! She's Top Mama Dawg 💓✨️🐕‍🦺

[@sabinescott2809]

They bounce off each other so wonderful ... I love when they announce they adopted a dog when they look at each other and uming and ahing and Luke goes all quiet and Sam says let's cut to the chase lol xx

[@carolthorogood9484]

Sam, in regards to Miss V and R, in 1854, Thoreau wrote, " If a man doesn't keep pace with his companions perhaps it's because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music, which he hears. However, measured or faraway'. Who knows what the staffygator sisters hear, but they love every minute of their lives. I doubt they can problem solve like Joey, Rosco or Lily, but they top the class in kindness and happiness.

[@micheledix2616]

Oh I love this comment. Just perfect 👌

[@rossbarber9385]

"To the beat of a different drum", is a phrase that I understand and cherish. And so, to the Staffy Sisters I say, "Go Girls GO" !!!!!

[@micheledix2616]

@@rossbarber9385 absolutely 👍

[@magieetsynchronicites5143]

So well said!💖These two are number one for kindness and happiness, that's it!💓💞

[@violimo]

The thing is, they are the most sociable little tykes as well. Always first to greet newbies.

[@lisaloy2011]

Rover is like the long haired hippy brother whose been away, that comes home and says" hey man I'm home " and totally crashes out like he's been there his whole life. Happy, with a smile. Chance is like the retired Navy Seal. He's living life in retirement doing his own thing, done with all the seal level vigilance of " being on" all of the time watching etc, until someone gets in his face. Then he gives the Clint Eastwood stare down like " you don't want any of this son, go ahead make my day! You can't handle my can of wupass that I can bring"

[@denitalowe2959]

Kind of like Sgt. Carter & Gomer Pyle. ❤️

[@traceytheisen8067]

🤣

[@lildebboston455]

That analogy was on point...

[@christinelutter]

😂😂😂👌👍

[@UneAnglaise-p3x]

🤣

[@jeanhurley9844]

Brings me leaky eyes watching Hope skip alongside Sam, smiling up at her, sooooo happy. And then eagerly waiting her turn for Luke to call her name to go through the gate. Faith would be so proud of her as I’m sure all of us who have watched her journey are.💖😍

[@Sue-Roxy]

I felt happiness watching Hope I had to look TWICE was it Hope & yes she had her Pink Collar on, she's done a 180 turn.. I have a rescue at the moment whos very similar to Hope, I've had Millie 3 weeks now & she was scared of her own shadfow, sudden moments, when I got the tea towel etc spoke loudly, this I did normally she was scared of, baby steps & she's improving day by day & becoming a confident 13month old pup who hopefully will find her perfect fur home & have owner who will continue her positive training & have patience...

[@rhondadobbs6587]

A "Doggy Big Brother" episode would be hysterical. Love your videos. Thank you so much for posting them.

[@glenysperry3421]

Luke's imitation of a Maggie taking offence just cracked me up.

[@jennywhitaker2304]

Me, too!! 😂😂 Just love watching Maggie! I’m going to be watching for her thing with Joey from now on.

[@emilyh.9240]

Me too! 😂

[@pennyann7709]

I laughed out loud at Lilly saying Banjo was a naughty boy and that's enough of that. She definitely scolds someone when they get out of line. I love her!

[@margie6534]

Banjo has two paws in adulthood and two paws in his teens. Just as teens get kind of withdrawn because they are too cool for being a cuddle bug and want to be taken seriously like an adult, Banjo will find his way.

[@Sunshine-nh4yk]

Banjo was always my favourite of the trio. ❣️. Mr Floppy ears when he was a puppy, now a big boy they stand up like his sisters. 🐶 ❤️

[@traceytheisen8067]

Great analogy

[@One_Crazy_Dog_Mum]

As a pack mum of 6, I sat and giggled through the conversation, we have the same thing happening, our rankings, grandma (cranky pants) her daughter, granddaughter 1, entire male (father of 3), grandson then granddaughter 2. If grandma tries to put a grandkid in their place, her daughter will get involved, if father grumbles with grandkid 2 or 3 their mum (daughter) steps in, if daughter 1 grumbles with dad daughter usually wins and dad walks away. I am there to tell them to stand down and it’s rare they are left alone all together because grandma is the Frenchie version of Chance 🤦‍♀️. So basically you guys are bringing a new version of dramageddon to KZbin and I’m here for it 😂😂😂

[@TheFarmForDogs]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 I feel you would really get us 🙈

[@saraseale2364]

😊From your description, it sounds like the grandson keeps well out of it?

[@bekiebrn]

Can I just say “Dramageddon” is my new favorite word! I could really understand the pack drama, but dramageddon expains it all!

[@cq9882]

This is writing a book stuff. 🐶💗🐾🇦🇺

[@nadineheaphy6773]

Sounds like fun,I would guess there is never a dull moment. 😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@daisysmum7336]

I had to laugh at the end convo about Deputy Barney and Luke’s remark of “Today’s the Day” 😂

[@islandlass]

Yes and the “pay dispute between the sheriffs” 😂

[@christiewells6263]

Lilly correcting Banjo😂😂😂😂

[@margie6534]

Look how handsome Chance looks in his bow tie!

[@bekiebrn]

When I saw the thumbnail from the Salon video of Chance in his bow tie, I thought he had been adopted. I thought for a moment the lady that is waiting for her other dog to recover had finally made the trip to pick him up. I keep hoping for his sake, the adoption is still going through. If not I realize he always has a home on The Farm.♥️♥️

[@jessiahstalbirds.j.794]

Cutie Pie ... is the Top Dog of the Pack. She demands their respect. She had no Fear of Rosco from the beginning. LOL

[@kathyherreman1522]

I love this type of video, when you let it flow naturally and not worry about what anyone will think. There will always be some who can't live a day without trying to insult others, which is very sad. Do your thing at the Farm because many, many others will love it. Hugs, thanks, prayers and Blessings.

[@jamesg2246]

I like how Diesel is just in his own little world out there. Like meeting a character in the first episode of the season. And then they are just busy having their own story line in the background. 😃

[@margareta938]

Banjo is so special 🔷️ He was the sweetheart to all the rescue puppies and he is going to be a fantastic adult dog.

[@TheFarmForDogs]

He absolutely will be a very special dog. We have known this from the beginning. This is just a stage.

[@maude5160]

I had forgotten how all the rescue puppy's used Mr banjo as a comfort and puppy piled on him, and yes banjo may do mischievous teenage stuff but is a gorgeous boy x

[@Puppies-Plants-Politics]

I have a soft spot for Banjo, he looks just like our shepherd mix when they were both puppies.

[@xexyl1758]

He is my favorite because he was such a sweetheart growing up. I'm sure he is still the same sweet dog except that he is maturing and it's part of who they are. We had a dog just like Banjo when I was young. He went through the same transition when he grew up and eventually challenged his 8 year old father when he reached the age of 3. He became the leader of the pack of 13 dogs at the age of 5.

[@lollypop2413]

Ĺily is a true faithful shepherd. Ive had them all my life. Im on my last ddr working line CoCo 20mths female looks like Diesel. Gorgeous dogs. Ah the sticks.

[@micheleclay442]

Miss Violet and Miss Red don't have a care in the world. Wouldn't it be nice if we could all be like that.😍😍

[@daisysmum7336]

I strive for that. It’s a work in progress 😅

[@johnkrupnik8717]

I love your farm I love what you're doing for the dogs only animal lover to I've always loved dogs and raise them my whole life God bless you for doing that and taking care of the dogs Man's Best Friend God's creatures thank you

[@animalslivesmatter183]

I just love watching all the dogs being happy getting along and the love they send out because of the love Luke and Sam have given and shown them SINCE DAY #1😊😊😊💖💖💖

[@margarethouston8998]

I love how the dogs all run back to see how Auntie Sam is. San Antonio, Texas

[@rnggall9640]

Watching Roscoe wait for Freddy to be sent through the gates. priceless

[@lissawick2171]

And Chance had to break his stare then he was let through immediately. This whole video is amazing.

[@sq5]

Miss Violet and Miss Red are pure souls whose joy and can-do attitude in life is something for all of us to aspire to. 🥰

[@allysongregory1288]

Luke’s explanation of Miss Red and Miss Violet 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@thelmamccormick5139]

I shall be watching the dynamic now in my household, hubby beware🤣🇬🇧

[@thelauraby]

Diesel is so long and slender, with those perky ears and that feathery tail. He puts me in mind of a gentle, friendly woodland dog sprite, playing in the night with the birds and the beasts. He just looks so sweet. I hope he does not have any serious medical issues.

[@musingwithreba9667]

Ha ha ha! You put it like that and immediately I think of Radagast the Brown wizard from the Lord of the Rings movies. He's a bit "off" (and probably high 😅) but he knows what he's doing!

[@susanneloomis2170]

I wonder if he has Saluki in his mix. His body is amazing and the long legs too.

[@gailcastl7699]

I still can’t help seeing WILY COYOTE from roadrunner fame! 😂

[@jeanhurley9844]

Gail Castl. I’ve been trying to think who it is Diesel reminds me of and you have given me the answer. Definitely Wiley Coyote, especially when he is off in the distance running around! 😂😂

[@magieetsynchronicites5143]

Your view and description of Diesel is really beautiful💓💖And i hope too that he has not serious medical problem🙏

[@KathleenMonaghan-r3x]

THANK YOU LEA FOR YOUR DEDICATION TOWARDS THESE POOR SOULS 😢❤😢 DOGGIES GOING TO HAVE A WONDERFUL LIFE 😅 well deserved ❤❤❤❤ Blessings from Australia 🇦🇺 🙏 🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉🎉❤🎉

[@urbansprouts7416]

About Lily moving up the ranks... I noticed that she bumped up to the higher level the very day you all went on your first beach trip. All the dogs were afraid of he waves, but not Lily. She dived right into the waves, strongly escaping the tide and doing her bouncey dance right in the face of what the others thought was dangerous. Right then I noticed that the other dogs were in awe of her courage and strength. Then she began to feel her power when the others noticed that she was on a different level than them.

[@cullenandkericaldwell5951]

That’s such a cool observation! I love it!

[@faunagraphy360]

The love Lily has for Luke- like when she was getting groomed! She bawled for him!!

[@karennicol2559]

I think Luke meant "blissfully unaware" Sam❤️. Love the Staffy sisters so much!❤️🇬🇧

[@kathleenbryant6088]

Thanks!

[@sharonmckellar3680]

Oh gosh I laughed over the discussion about Miss Red & Miss Violet - sorry Sam but Luke nailed exactly how they are - that’s why WE ALL LOVE THEM💕

[@carolwilliams8511]

Me too. I do not have much understanding of dog behaviour though. I cannot read many dogs when I am out and about so I tend to keep away from them. If I met a dog like Roscoe who growled at me I would be scared. And I look at the way Luke's dogs play and it all looks like fighting to me!

[@89128]

Banjo is learning that if you want to eat at the big dog table, manners are important.

[@melli5138]

I want a T-Shirt with the stuffy sisters and the Text ignorance is bliss ❤😂

[@TheFarmForDogs]

Oh geez 🤣🤣🤣🤣❤️💜

[@carolwilliams8511]

Great one!

[@CazzyB1]

Miss Red and Miss Violet are just the class clowns really. I love it when they take each others jackets off - I could watch that all day! Love them to bits 🥰

[@00SAGITARIUS]

I Think Hope is a 'mumma's girl so lovely to see her relationship with Sam

[@lynfabiani222]

I think Sam is Hope’s “person”❤️

[@annwilson3837]

'Woo-hoo, we're running! Why are we running? Don't know, don't care...Woo-hoo!' Love it. True love is not loving someone (dog) despite his/her quirks and faults, but loving them including their quirks and faults! Rare indeed. Great post. Thank you. ❤

[@debinapzok8260]

I so get a big smile when Luke makes funny examples of a dog’s personality traits to a human example and makes Sam laugh. ❤😂

[@martinjohnson2193]

Thanks

[@sonsaraeronnow4404]

We had to laugh about Ms. Violet and Ms. Red, we see them as the Sunshine Girls, no politics just sisters living a good life. We had 6 dogs at one time their personalities were all so different like your 20. It was wonderful living with them. ❤❤❤

[@lindachristianson196]

I love “Sunshine Girls”…..Though it might be a bit early, because of their young age…but it will be perfect in a few years. 👍💜🦮

[@lissawick2171]

Sunshine always makes me happy too

[@joannebayron1509]

I have viewed this video numerous times. Find it so intriguing!!!! Love the talk back and forth between Sam & Luke Especially getting to know much better individual personalities as well as rack in the pack. The qualities unique to each one ❤❤❤❤ thank you Sam & Luke sharing Blessings Always

[@carolwilliams8511]

Same for me and this won't be the last time either.

[@debram2859]

This discussion reinforces that Hope is in the best hands possible for her unique situation. Lily's shift in the pack dynamics was very interesting to learn. Sorry, I had to laugh when Luke said "ignorance is bless" while describing the staffy sisters. I adore those two innocent pups.

[@SheNiteOwl]

Diesel in the background just makes me smile. Running here and there and here and there again. I do think something is different about him but he is doing what he needs to do. I can see why Dee knew the shelter was not a good place for him. He needs to run around. Almost like a nervous person who paces.

[@saraseale2364]

Whatever it is with him, he's doing his best. I putter around a lot to deal with anxiety, up and down, round and round, so I can relate. Just keep moving.

[@SheNiteOwl]

@@saraseale2364 He does seem happy. His tail is up and wagging.

[@SheNiteOwl]

@@ellem6050 Every family needs one of those. 😉 Each doggie has a job they specialize in.

[@madelinestackman7577]

What I noticed almost immediately about Diesel was that his head looked downward much more than the other dogs.

[@SheNiteOwl]

@@madelinestackman7577 Ummmm...I did not notice that but now that you mention it he does do that while he paces.

[@miriam7184]

Wow. So very intriguing these pack dynamics.

[@maureenmoran5465]

I love the way they all in turn run back to see if mommy’s coming 😂😂

[@bekiebrn]

I really related to the letter yesterday about worrying if we don’t get a video, yet drawing a line to respect your privacy. Some of us are older and/or live alone. In my case my children are grown with children of their own. During the day while everyone’s working or at school I love to get immersed into life on The Farm and the Farm Community. I feel connected in the best way possible to other people that are there for connection too. Plus it involves dogs, dogs and more dogs, my favorite. I have always had a dog in my life and my current housemate is 9 1/2 yo pitty mix who enjoy the quiet days more than I do. Thank you for being on KZbin and coming into our lives, to make us smile, laugh and sometimes cry. It fills my days with so much joy.♥️♥️

[@rlight7666]

Barney said "I am here for the mess."🤣🤣. I definitely agree with Lukes point about his nappy. I still see him as a baby but he's tough as nails.

[@rachelolson5488]

Luke, you're making my sides hurt from giggling 😄

[@ferrisdonoso4556]

What a change in Hope! Look how excited and happy!

[@arleenison7399]

I love the way Hope runs up for a pat now with a big smile on her gorgeous face .. such a beautiful change from just a few months ago ... Diesel still looks for the birds no matter where he is ..

[@lissawick2171]

It’s magical

[@vickibarrie3273]

Wow-Hope absolutely loves Sam! That’s so wonderful!

[@cheryaljones9467]

Love seeing glimpses of Barney again ❤️ Love the conversation about Joey😊 🥰🙏🇺🇲

[@carolwilliams8511]

Me too, although it makes me a bit sad. I came to these videos after he passed, so my knowledge of him is all retrospective. I have not yet plucked up the courage to watch his adoption video. I think with my knowledge of how his life ended, I will sob all the way through it.

[@lightningmcqueen181]

Cutie Pie has so much Personality.. All Positive!

[@carolwilliams8511]

All small dogs seem to be big personalities in small packages don't they?

[@jeanniep1003]

I’ve often wondered if Lily was exercising an “enforcer” role when the pack is at play in the pool because when they get rowdy she’s always on the deck or ramp barking…it makes sense now!

[@HeidiPriest]

So very glad Sam that you left the comments in, luke is right about the girls and your right because mum instincts kick in.

[@Marina_in_oz]

I noticed in the last video that you corrected Banjo a few times and we couldn't see why. So grateful that you are explaining what's going on. 🐕‍🦺

[@tastyrides2560]

Hope's transformation gives me Hope for the world ....She is very special to me.

[@ilovealexo]

Softhearted Sam, always defending her furkids lol, it's so sweet and Luke enjoying her annoyance with gusto lol. These videos are so informative and amazing thank you ♥

[@EGSimon-ds1vf]

I am absolutely fascinated with these talks about pack dynamics. I don't look at dogs the same way any more. I also realize that I am one of the lucky ones that can take the time to watch the longer videos straight through, so I never have a problem with the length. Sam, I was not offended by Luke characterizing Miss Red and Miss Violet as "blissfully ignorant". To me, ignorance does not imply anything but the lack of awareness about a particular topic. I am blissfully ignorant of many things in life as most of us are. I thought it was a perfect description of the pair. But, as you said, we love them all the more and can be envious of how they are just so full of joy and living their lives not worried about the minutiae or politics of the pack. I'm so glad sweet Lily is getting more confident. Thanks again for a great video on a very interesting topic.

[@lissawick2171]

Well put and animated. Ms Violet was the first to say hi, who are you and with a welcomed feeling toward Chance, not the least off put.

[@karendarby1964]

always interesting you hear about the pack dynamics and how they evolve ❤thank you for sharing

[@carolwilliams8511]

I could listen all day to these.

[@caraw8886]

I love how while having these serious convos about pack dynamics, Diesel is in the background running back n forth like " doh d doh" runs in and out of the picture. Lol

[@caraw8886]

It's like he's photo bombing. 🤣

[@micheledix2616]

Oh the conversation about The Staffies twinnies absolutely had me cackling with laughter. With Luke's assessment and Sam being so defensive of her lovelies🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bartwilson2513]

Re: Miss Red's behaviour change....i think the vet mentioned that in addition to the corticosteroids affecting behaviour, some dogs who get VERY sick at a younger age change their behavior, become more 'aggressive' for lack of better word after healing (even if they aren't given steroids). So, it could easily be either/both. I am fairly certain I remember the vet saying that about Miss Red....but I can't be 100% sure. *I love that Luke mentioned maternal trauma/hormone timing affecting the fetus as it develops. We have known for decades that human moms who experience periods of famine while pregnant have children with altered genetics (the genes are the same of course, but the mechanisms for turning genes on/off, called EPIgenetics, is altered in fascinating ways). And relating this to Rover's development, the timing of hormones while Rover was in gestation is one of the possible causes (other than straight up random mutations) for some intersex animals. I took a Human Embryology course in Uni and it was the most interesting/fascinating and most disturbing classes I have ever taken.

[@TheFarmForDogs]

Very much appreciate your comment. Yes it was Miss Red the vet was saying that about. Honestly, in just the last 12 months with all the puppies that have come to the farm and dogs under 12 months with significant health issues we do very much feel something like what you’re saying could be a big factor.

[@musingwithreba9667]

Also, in humans and very likely all animals, the mother's trauma can be passed down in multiple generations to her daughters. It will pass immediately to sons, but then stop there, but with daughters, the trauma will continue for a couple or more generations because the genetic trauma can continue in the ovum. Genetic trauma is a fascinating and frightening study. Shadow and her daughters here are a perfect study in nature vs. nurture

[@magieetsynchronicites5143]

Very interesting comment for dogs...and humans. Thank you!

[@laurenbaker5130]

I was just thinking the other day, 'I wonder if Banjo is in his moody late teens', because I hadn't seen him for a while 😆

[@rebeccawelch-anklam7504]

As a joke: We all know that Bandit is the boss of the Farm, Uncle Luke and Aunt Sam is next in line.🤣

[@survivor2117]

I’ve worked with animals all my life from a young age because I was sick as a child and now I’m disabled, but I’m able to walk by the grace of God and I have a sixth sense when it comes to God‘s creatures. My relationship with dogs is ongoing from the time they come to my family to the time they go to be with the Lord in his pack, to continue with their behaviors positive and negative training😊 You’re absolutely amazing Luke n Sam!

[@lindafrazier8799]

Banjo loved his responsibility on the bus. Maybe he needs another job. I had no idea about the possibility of dynamic changes within age groups. Great teaching!

[@ReturnToMatriarchy]

Good idea. I wonder if giving Banjo a job on the farm would help him evolve with less frustration.

[@ShannonDWBS]

He did! I remember him loving that. ❤️

[@donaleeslack4925]

I'm pretty sure Hope has imprinted on you Sam. Love kindness and direction 💓

[@pbheartt9603]

I could listen about the pack dynamics for DAYS! ❤

[@carolwilliams8511]

So could I! I love dog training videos too. Especially Victoria Stilwell. It is always the owners who are the real problem and I enjoy the way she deals with these humans who have basically treated their dogs like babies or toddlers instead of the dogs they are.

[@bosvigos9165]

I had to smile when you said it was like Big Brother, I have always seen it as a soap opera for sure. I just loved hearing how they all fit in and jostle for their next place in the pack, its fascinating. Thank you for informing us all. Love it!

[@Stewardess777]

What a great thing your doing for Chance rewarding him for his good behavior and graduating to the house. Your patience and love for Chance is very respected.❤🐾 I hope the pack can get use to the new and improved Chance🥰🐾 and I hope this will make a huge difference in his socialization skills as well🥰🐾

[@traceytheisen8067]

Aunty Sam, please don’t need to feel like you have to defend squabbles among the pack. I get why you do, especially if someone is a first time viewer. But in my opinion and based on the thousands of comments these videos get, we could listen to analysis of the pack mentality for HOURS. It’s fascinating, not just the top layer of ages developing and breeds, but the in-depth analysis Uncle Luke gives is fascinating, and gives great insight into how adults interact in packs as well. LOVE these videos! More please ❤

[@lynhead897]

Yes please more videos like this one ❤️❤️❤️

[@gayle4718]

Agree!

[@richardtravers8772]

I think Luke's likening the Pack to Big brother is spot on. I get a bit sad when they go to the Dam and have games, you can see Barnie, Molly, Hope and Chance very excited about chasing the toy but pull up into going into the water. Maggie has had more swimming lessons than the other and is close to going in by herself but I feel the others need some more swimming lessons to get their confidence up. I thought today Chance was the an almost perfect reformed pack member, he played quite happily with others and by himself and as far as i could tell didn't instigate any trouble. The name Smiling Assasin would suit him well.

[@madelinestackman7577]

Great name, "Smiling Assasin"!

[@carolhoneycutt4445]

I'm here for it all...let the farm movie begin. You just dont realize how some of us really wait on pins and needles waiting for the next video of what is happening in another day on the farm. We all wish we could be there with you. Sending all our love from NC, USA❤

[@cindyn978]

I think the Staffy Sisters are Happy-Go-Lucky”. Another word for carefree

[@gailm3207]

Lily correcting Banjo was funny. I had to watch that several times.😄

[@patticallaway5341]

Love how Luke describes each dog, as if they are a person, and he's saying what he thinks the dogs would say. That is SO FUNNY!!! He imitates them, perfectly!!! And when he and Sam were talking about the Staffy sisters, Luke....Intelligent??? LOL!!! It made me literally laugh out loud!! And aunty Sam, is simply defending her staffy babies. When walking with Diesel yesterday, his hips seemed disjointed from the rest of his body, plus it looked like he had a limp. Neurological? Or hit by a car? Something. Great video!! Your description of Rover is so cute and funny!!

[@annwilson3837]

Yes, Diesel's broken tail suggests some trauma in his past. x

[@robynlewis7490]

I commented in a previous video about Diesel's gait and I wondered about an old injury. I am glad that others have noted this. Of course the increase of activity he has experienced from living at The Farm might be another factor. I am always amazed by even tiny nuances that we viewers observe when watching.

[@paulasweeney7358]

I had to laugh. I'm reading an American novel called Sheepdogs, written by a K9 dog trainer. The book stars a K9 dog handler and his K9, a barely civilized Belgian Malinois. The dog keeps assessing the actions of his Alpha, ways he could take the man down and is confused why he still respects the man's leadership. One of the lines I just read today said the dog didn't want to kill the Alpha,, he just wanted to be the Alpha. Meanwhile, the man's pretty aware of what's going on in the dog's head and hopes he can solve the crime they're working on before the dog eats him. Today's talk is so aligned with the subject, it was both funny and riveting. You two really pegged it - a soap opera.

[@saraseale2364]

That book sounds pretty good. I'm going to see if my library has it.

[@sq5]

I really want to read this now!

[@lisaloy2011]

Im reading his series. He had 4 Malinois before retiring as an officer. He's in an interesting man that told stories to his family until his wife got him to write them down. Here's a blurb on him : Gordon Carroll is the author of GUNWOOD USA and The Gil Mason Sheepdog series. Gordon grew up at the foot of the great Rocky Mountains in Colorado. Joining the United States Marine Corps at eighteen, he served for seven years, achieving the rank of sergeant (selected for staff sergeant). After that, he became a police officer in a small (wild) city nestled snugly in the middle of Denver, Colorado, before moving on to become a sheriff’s deputy. Gordon became a K9 handler, trainer, and instructor, training and working four separate dogs for over three decades (a hundred-twenty-pound German Shepherd named JR, a ninety-pound Belgian Malinois named Max, a fifty-six-pound Belgian Malinois named Thor, and a sixty-pound fur-missile named Arrow). Gordon retired from police work in 2020 to focus on writing and spending time with his grandchildren. K9 Arrow retired with him. Over the years, Gordon and his K9 companions assisted the DEA, FBI, and numerous other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in the detection and apprehension of criminals and narcotics. Together, Gordon and his K9 partners are responsible for over two million dollars in narcotics seizures, three thousand felony apprehensions and were first responders to both the 2012 Aurora Mall shooting and the 2013 Arapahoe High School shooting.

[@ShannonDWBS]

Sounds exactly like a Malinois! Love my girl so very much 🐕‍🦺💓

[@sq5]

@@lisaloy2011 Thank you for sharing this. 😊

[@Puppies-Plants-Politics]

The slit second Luke picks up on Chance starting to challenge Roscoe. IMPRESSIVE!!

[@carolwilliams8511]

Very.

[@Michelle-cn2mx]

Love, listening to Luke talk about pack dynamics. We all need to live a little bit like Miss Red and Miss Violet.🙂 We know what Luke meant. All in love

[@susansaenz2691]

One thing, no one ever tries to pick on King Freddo!!! Lol he evan has a regal walk, tht boy. Love Freddo.

[@DavidJr.11]

It is A Dog Paradise out there❤😊

[@cj1382]

I could listen to your interpretation of the Pack Soap Opera all day. Look forward to listening to the changes in the packs dynamics as these dogs enter adult hood. Your description of Maggie looks at Joey left me laughing.

[@joannetutor4051]

So informative. Miss V & R, how about blissfully unaware or concerned about everyone else’s drama? I love them too Sam!

[@TheFarmForDogs]

Absolutely! Quietly, I do acknowledge that intelligence is not their strength like Joey … a Kelpie. Or even the Shepherds. They are very obviously intelligent dogs. Working dogs. They use that strength to their advantage. Miss Red and Miss Violet have other strengths in abundance AND the idea that they are blissfully unaware (as in that they don’t care about the politics) just makes me love them and their attitude even more! ❤️💜

[@joannetutor4051]

@@TheFarmForDogs I’m right there with you!❤️

[@beckyboop3517]

@@TheFarmForDogs they have read the book. Don't sweat the small stuff. We all share a great love for them both.

[@saraseale2364]

I think the Misses Red and Violet have EQ--emotional intelligence. They don't have to think and wonder about what's important. They wake up and go to sleep knowing.

[@maggiebruder2103]

I adore Lily. It's so interesting to hear about her role changing in the pack. Another great talk, I learned alot.

[@ajd6627]

I had noticed that Lily seems to be coming out of her shell more. Not on the sidelines as much. Interesting to hear about the pack dynamics. Yes, Lily is a favourite of mine too.

[@lissawick2171]

I had thought Lilly was an adult when she was taken on. Loyal. She is flourishing. Her coat and marking, and personality coming out

[@terryearrey2738]

Further to what you said about the staffy sisters, I have noticed miss red barking at miss violet when she goes in the pool or the dam almost saying please come out of there it’s not safe Shadow sometimes does the same It’s looks so cute mum and sister being worried about the little daredevil

[@joannewagner1910]

I am so thrilled each time I watch a video and see beautiful Hope loving life, living the good life, and loving you. The Farm, her human parents, human siblings and Dog Pack and Miss Kitty Rose, of course, are such a blessing and have all helped Hope to being the dog she is today. Huge thanks to all of you. ❤ Your talk on dynamics is fascinating. This is like a sitcom, Aunty Sam.👍 This is such a joy to watch. I get Uncle Luke's thought on Miss Violet and Miss Red. No harm was intended; those pups are just the way they are due to their disabilities, but their disabilities bring them together and loving the other dogs. Miss Red and Miss Violet are very special, and I am so glad you are their family. ❤ Beautiful Lily--the stick ballerina. ❤ Rover is a good fit; he so loves everyone. A magnificent name for Tilly--the matriarch. ❤ Beautiful Lily--I am so thrilled, happy, elated you are her family. ❤ What I so love is the smile on Uncle Luke's face, and the smiles on Auntie Sam's face even though we can't see it because Auntie Sam is filming, when you are talking about the various dogs. You all are such a joy to me. ❤

[@maude5160]

Lily now knows that the farm is her home and has let go waiting to be picked up by her previous dad, lily and her dancing are a joy to watch. Another reason is she is feeling better after her treatments with her specialist and xxall the dogsxx

[@islandlass]

I was thinking the same - not just about the length of time that has lapsed since Lily was adopted by Luke and Sam but also Lily understanding that Luke ‘had her back’ when she went for treatment with Neil. It’s almost as though she is reciprocating and has stepped up and has Luke’s back now. I love her - she’s such a trooper 🤩

[@Christine_Candelaria]

I love when you discuss pack dynamics and personalities.. it’s so interesting! It also really shows how well you train and handle each member of the pack, that they’re each an individual with their own quirks. When I first started watching, it was easy to think of the group as just a happy go lucky pack of perfect dogs. 😁

[@tesssouter4521]

How lovely to see Hope being a typical Boxer what a transformation from the poor terrified soul who arrived at the farm she does love Sam with Sam’ s gentle approach to her .

[@heatherklick3667]

Love it that all the dogs want a pat from Sam! Sweet as can be!