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

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. 😂

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.❤️

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

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.💖😍

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

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

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 RU-vid and I’m here for it 😂😂😂

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.

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"

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

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!

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

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.

Look how handsome Chance looks in his bow tie!

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.😍😍

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

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

today is my Joining day

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

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 🥰

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

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 😆

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. 🥰

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

Bandit is a good example of a boxer that adapts his play to cater for less able dogs, he has nothing to prove.

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.

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

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

Lilly correcting Banjo😂😂😂😂

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

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

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.

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. ❤❤❤

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.

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

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

Thanks!

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

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🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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 RU-vid and coming into our lives, to make us smile, laugh and sometimes cry. It fills my days with so much joy.♥️♥️

I could listen about the pack dynamics for DAYS! ❤

Thanks

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.

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💕

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 ..

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

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

I think Hope might be a bit smitten with Sam. Sam is her pack leader.

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

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!!

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 ❤

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.

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. 🐕‍🦺

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😊😊😊💖💖💖

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!

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!

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.

HOPE I'M NOT TOO LATE!! I know I am a year late to the comments but I just had to say something. I love hearing Luke talk about his pack, honestly it's similar to how we view our children. We know them more than anyone and that includes their strengths and also the side of them that is not the best! I always joke with my kids that one graduated with honors and the other was honored to graduate!!! But yet in another area the one who didn't graduate with honors has so many beautiful qualities that the best universities could not teach you!! Ms. Violet I completely understand 10000 percent!! My daughter is on the spectrum so I understand the social challenges and also the blissful "ignorance" that Luke mentioned!! It's actually a beautiful thing. My daughter just lives her life and isn't affected by others issues and judgements. She dances how she wants and doesn't care!! She just LIVES HER LIFE!!! She is forever innocent and untainted by this cruel world. If we had more ppl in the world like her, it wud be a better place. So I'm Team Ms Violet and Red all the way!!! And Luke....you love your pack so much and you call it how u see it... so thank you for your honesty!!! I get it... completely!! But I bet nobody else other than you better call them ignorant!! (Just like our loved ones). Thank you SAM for taking a risk on sharing this video with us...despite your fears!! Real is always the best.... and Luke can get away with saying anything because we also see the love he has.... which cannot be described in words!! It radiates thru the video!! THANK U BOTH!! ❤❤❤❤

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.

Was wandering how Bandit is doing? Miss seeing him

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

“JOEY” is my favourite and always will be.🤠

Good Morning! Always an endorphin boost when these beautiful pups and gorgeous family appear on my screen. Wishing you all a wonderful weekend! 💕🌲🐕

I think Hope has bonded with Sam. Shadow as soon as she hears the birds she gone. Why do they lick each other mouth? Very interesting talk about rank.

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.

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!

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

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❤

Deisel running looks like our favorite poodle, Daisy!!!! Both have such stellar, poised runs. Deisel’s special tail is adorable 🥰

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

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. 😁

Enjoying the conversation of the different dynamics in the pack but I’m sitting here just enjoying Diesel running back and forth across the TV screen searching for birds in his own little world. 🤗🐾

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

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.

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

I enjoy your chats and all of the videos actually everything Farm.. love seeing Freddie there on his days with his Mum. Love the Staffy sisters ... Luke you are naughty saying those things about them Sam didn't like it... lol

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🥰🐾

Always glad when Luke does the chats on the dogs. Just so educational and interesting. Thanks for all the info.

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. 😃

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

I think you're discussion on pack dynamics is so interesting. I love seeing Hope doing so well.

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

Only one minute watched and already grinning with tears at “Hope, you nearly bowled me over!” Unbe-bloody-lievable!

I love it all but can’t help being soooo happy to see Hope’s smile and love of Sam! ❤

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

Seeing an expert like you showing how you recognise change in your dog's and pack and demonstrating how to maintain the harmony is awesome

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

'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. ❤

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

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 .

Lily is the enforcer in her mind. Lol

I’ll never forget the video of Luke going in to change to a wet suit and all the dogs are attempting to break down the door to get to Luke, and Riker took up the position with his back to the door and facing the Daycare Dogs!