Case Study 001 - Oreo and Tommy

The Dog People Podcast · Apr 16, 2026 · 12m

Oreo and Tommy have lived together for over a decade. Two dogs, one home, one kennel, one sofa -- and for years, not a problem in sight. Then something shifted. Oreo, a 13-year-old cocker spaniel, started showing aggression toward Tommy, a 12-year-old beagle, around food, in their shared kennel, and over the sofa they had spent years sleeping on side by side. Their owners were confused, worried, and didn't know where to turn.

Professional dog trainer Max O'Neil did.

In this episode, Max takes Jack through a recent client session with Oreo and Tommy, breaking down why senior dogs can undergo…