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Dogs have a lot of team spirit. This is often referred to as their “pack” instinct, but I like to think of it in “team” terms. Team consciousness and the canine psyche have a lot in common. Teams focus on winning; each player works for it, wants it, thinks about it, and strives for it. There are also some other, less obvious factors that determine a team’s success. Three come to mind immediately: cooperation, structure, and mutual respect. Without these, even a group of phenomenal players would be pure chaos. A good team is organized so everyone knows who’s in charge and what’s expected from them. And should someone get in trouble or become hurt, he can trust that another teammate will help out.