Which dog should I reward when multiple dogs are present?

When deciding which dog to reward, identify and reinforce the one behaving most appropriately for the given context.

By consistently reinforcing the dog that acts politely and calmly, you teach the entire group that appropriate behavior—rather than pushy or obnoxious actions—leads to rewards like being fed first, getting attention first, or going out the door first. This reward-based strategy mimics natural canine social systems and enforces the idea that the “victim” or threatened dog has a right to exist peacefully in the household