After a two-month hiatus, 'Time of Dogs and Wolves 2' resumed broadcasting with dog trainer Kang Hyung-wook delivering a stern warning.
In the episode aired on the 28th, Channel A's 'Time of Dogs and Wolves 2' featured the story of Cain and Abel, two wolf-like dogs who constantly fought each other.
The sibling rivalry began when they were five months old and continued for another eight months. The owner hoped that the fights would establish a hierarchy, but Kang Hyung-wook firmly disagreed. He stated, "The fight only ends when one leaves," indicating that the conflict had reached a dangerous level where coexistence was impossible.
The owner's response was always the same: intervene during fights and raise their voice when things escalated. However, there was no fundamental training or effective control. The younger dog's excessive playfulness towards the mother dog was also left unchecked. Kang Hyung-wook observed that the root of the problem lay not with the dogs, but with the owner's misguided intervention.
The visit revealed even more risks. When the younger dog was outside and the older one inside, Kim Sung-joo and Hwang Bo-ra opened the door to return to the control room, allowing the older dog to rush outside. A fight ensued, resulting in injuries, and Kang Hyung-wook criticized the owners for failing to anticipate the danger.
When Kang Hyung-wook intervened, the issue became clearer. As the excited younger dog attempted to charge, he forcefully stopped it by kicking the door, causing the dog to freeze. Kang Hyung-wook remarked, "The owners are making a huge oversight," and criticized their lack of safety awareness. He noted that the dogs did not recognize who was in control.
Fortunately, the older dog showed signs of avoiding conflict after the intervention. However, the younger dog continued to struggle with aggression and impulsivity. Kang Hyung-wook explained, "The older dog wanted to protect the family from the younger one," clarifying that the issue was not sibling rivalry but the younger dog's lack of control, thus vindicating the older dog.
He warned that the problem could worsen as the dogs mature. Without reestablishing the owner's authority, training would be impossible. Ultimately, the decision was made to separate the younger dog, the source of the problem, instead of the older one who had been living on the second floor. A long-term training and control plan of 1-2 years was recommended, and the owners began observing the gradual reconciliation of the sibling dogs through training.
Reporter: Se-yoon Jung, TenAsia yoon@tenasia.co.kr