Detente

dé·tente  

n. 

1. A relaxing or easing, as of tension between rivals.

2. A policy toward a rival nation or bloc characterized by increased diplomatic, commercial, and cultural contact and a desire to reduce tensions, as through negotiation or talks.

 

There was peace among the animals in our house yesterday evening--if only for a few minutes when the dogs were too tired from retrieving the ball to care that Harry was within reach.