Olivia vs Sophia: Ending 13 Fights at Home | It's Me or the Dog US | S1 E9

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Four dogs, 13 fights, and one house on edge. Victoria Stilwell steps into Frank and Elaine's chaos to stop Olivia’s attacks and turn panic into progress.

Inside, a retriever-lab mix named Olivia has been isolated for years after brutal clashes with German Shepherd mix Sophia. Victoria dissects the “death stare,” tests neutral territory, and uses unexpected tools (hello, fox on a stick) to flip frustration into focus. Garmin the spaniel mix learns impulse control with a sharper “leave it,” while powerful siblings Rex and Sophia face leash reactivity and zero training history. A reminder board, one-word commands, and a tense backyard meet push everyone to their limits. But can consistency replace the risky rotation system, and will Elaine finally take the leash with confidence?

See how small changes unlock big breakthroughs, why timing beats repeating commands, and the exact moment a sniff beats a stare. Watch to learn practical, positive techniques you can use today in a multi-dog home. Stay to see if peace truly holds.

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