Got two puppies from the same litter? Raising two dogs at the same time can also result in many behavioural problems; naughty and mischievous as puppies, leading to more serious behavioural problems as adult Cocker Spaniels. 2 rotties 1 home by: Heather . A month ago I adopted a male Akita/Lab mix pup from a rescue, he is now about 4.5 months old. If you have sibling pups that have been misbehaving (or you’re considering training two puppies from the same litter together), read on to learn everything you need to know about littermate syndrome in dogs. My oldest sibling recently got a puppy so he can take her with him to school and feel less lonely. Dogs do not have to actually be from the same litter to see each other as siblings. Now we have 2 9-month-old boys from the same litter. With two puppies in the household, there's always a danger that the more dominant of the two may shape or restrict the development of the other puppy's 'personality' . Hi, i ve read about having 2 puppies at the same time is a bad idea. I've had many professional trainers say this is a bad idea but I'd like to know the reasons why. My husband and I are currently raising 2 male rotties (littermates). wondering what your advise would be on raising two puppies at the same time or should you raise one at a time ie waiti until one pup is six months before you purchase another pup. 3 Posts . But now they are vying for dominance and the fights are not so playful anymore. While some say they got both puppies or littermates at the same time because they could not decide (more on that in a minute), many say they wanted both so the dogs could keep each other company while they are at work. Trying to have both in the same class defeats the purpose and will make it more of a challenge for you. by GSDfan on 07 March 2007 - 12:03 I've been told not to raise two at a time. Two puppies of similar ages can become just as co-dependant as two from the same litter. Markey July 3, 2019 at 1:09 pm. Though it is debated whether the condition of sibling puppies fighting and displaying aggression is a ‘syndrome’, many pet-parents report problems amongst puppies from the same litter. As cute as they may be, two puppies are not necessarily better than one, and adopting multiple puppies from the same litter has been linked to long term behavioural issues. One is the great protector (code for “the barker”) and one is the loving lap pup. The email described a familiar scenario: “We were planning to adopt one puppy, but the breeder said that raising two sisters would be easier. In the past, before these guys, we had 2 female Aussies. See the Littermate Syndrome dog training tips that worked for me. Discussion Starter • #1 • Apr 2, 2010. Also, they are muttering it at two a.m. The two puppies will enjoy playing together and it can be quite amusing to watch – it is also a great way for them to exercise that doesn’t place any additional burden on you. It is absolutely possible to raise two puppies and have healthy and happy dogs if you do it correctly. Read this article. Raising two puppies from different litters is not much is different from raising from the same litter. So in that week with the first pug she has learned where to poop and pee and where to sleep. vicky massey says. We’ll see how that works. My mother went with my brother to get said puppy and fell in love with one of the puppies siblings and adopted him. Having 4 adult kids & 3 other dogs that hv passed I know 1st 6 months is hardest just like a new job u hate after 1 month. How to raise two puppies successfully -- from different litters OR the same litter. With 2 puppies going in different directions, it’s hard to know what they’re up to and all of our dogs alert differently when they need to go to the bathroom,” Gauthier explains. The Litter-mate Syndrome. I would recommend adopting one puppy at a time, even if it’s a few months apart. My experience with litter mates has been really good, but there is a reason for that. I adopted two male 6 month old maltese-poodle puppies from the same litter about two months ago. Help! We had sled dogs, Alaskan Malamutes. they are bonding well with us and with each other. Solo Socialization. If that is your goal, get different ages – a puppy and an older dog – or put the puppy in dog day care for playmates. While the idea of raising two cuddly puppies together may make you feel warm and cuddly, the reality is, raising two dogs together is more than twice as challenging than raising one. That is exactly the problem. They were the last two of the litter and I felt bad about separating them and thought maybe I could raise them together so they could keep eachother company. Take this one-on-one time now, it’ll build your bond and pay dividends for years to come. When two puppies of the same age are adopted, this can lead to several issues which occur as a result of the excess bonding and developmental deficits that takes place inevitably if no steps are taken. They are ~3/4 Lab and 1/4 Chow. Because of the hard work it takes to raise two puppies and the high incidence of behavior problems when puppies are brought up together, please consider the following before bringing home more than one. All of the above issues r real. I've heard they tend to bond with each other more and the humans less. Separation anxiety. [Help] raising two puppies from the same litter. Raising sibling puppies successfully can be a challenge because puppies from the same litter may develop a cluster of behavioral issues known as littermate syndrome. Separation is still going to be the key. The reason they are muttering it at two a.m. is that the puppy woke up at 1:55 a.m. needing a toilet break. What You MUST Do Before You Get Two. Reply. Get them out and playing with sensible, well-socialized adults dogs and other pups. They get neutered next week. Plus my pros & cons of raising littermate puppies! I have threatened 2 take them back on a daily basis but I think I wld feel worse if I did that. Nor does it avoid the other more practical pitfalls of buying two puppies at once. Here’s what you should know if you’re thinking of adopting, and what you can do if you’ve already adopted siblings to help minimize issues associated with littermate syndrome. If your puppy would rather play fight with his buddy than listen to you, you need to take action NOW! Having two puppies from the same litter means that they will already be used to each other and they are much more likely to get along than two puppies from separate litters. We’re enjoying raising two females from the same litter, but it’s a ton of work. Follow the tips above. Your may be surprised to know that they need MORE individual socialisation, not less! Go solo! You might hope to avoid littermate syndrome by raising two puppies from different litters. I have been planning to adopt a second puppy all along, but was going to wait until he was around a year old to do so. It is important to know that even though they get along as puppies, when they enter adolescence it is highly likely for even the best of friends to have fights. Hi all New here, with a deposit placed on 2 pups who'll be 8 weeks at the end of April. September 2, 2014 at 10:34 am. My husband and I could not get their attention for more than a second or two—it was as if we weren’t even in the same room. With two puppies from the same litter you are dealing with a pair who are already bonded to each other, and it takes a great deal of effort on your part to become part of their group. Up until now, it was mostly rough playing. Read the 3-3-rule about bringing home a rescue dog. Raising 2 puppies from different litters at the same time? Our boys are very well mannered buy occasionally both want the same toy. My situation was 1 week ago we bought a female pug puppy, 2 months old. I’ve not had any previous experience with rotties but my husband had. hi everyone, just after other doggy owners experience with rearing 2 puppies from the same litter or the same age. They are so much fun and it’s been a joy to have two GSD babies. They are now at 21 weeks. One under each arm. Two puppies from the same litter. For about the last two months I kept them in a 10’ by 20’ wire mesh kennel with their separate 2 1/2’ by 4’ dog houses. It takes an army to raise these pups right. I really wished I had researched this before I made that decision because now I am reading so much information on why it's a bad idea. We are a family of 4 and everyone is involved. we have 2 eight week old male puppies. Now, if you have two puppies, the first one has woken the second, so you have to take them both out. Supposedly they tend to bond closely with eachother, when you want each one to bond with you, or so I've been told. They are now 7 months old and still get along great. Question on Raising Two Dogs: I received two male puppies from the same litter at 16 weeks. Hello, I think my family made a mistake. Take extra care in case you are raising sibling puppies of the same age and gender. This leads to significant problems later on, as the pups reach maturity. Puppies are so adorable that it can be tempting to bring home two instead of one! And I'd like to know some things I could do to avoid problems if this does happen. “We had to (1) train them to go outside and (2) train ourselves on their alerts. Then today we decided to buy her a compainion pug puppy from a different mommy and daddy. My experience adopting 2 puppies from the same litter was nothing but positive, and I would definitely encourage others to do the same. Raising two puppies at once. Puppies from the same litter, especially those of the same sex, may have dominance issues. This will give time for the first puppy to adjust to his new home. Raising two puppies from different litters is a challenge, but not quite as huge of an undertaking as raising two puppies from the same litter. The problem of sibling puppies fighting is a serious one and it goes beyond simple squabbles among two puppies. Reputable breeders often raise promising show or working puppies in the homes of friends or family to allow the youngsters to blossom in environments free of bossier siblings. Raising a single puppy is the kind of project that has people muttering “Never again” under their breaths. Unfortunately, this is not a guaranteed solution to this problem. She is the same age too. Top three rules of owning two puppies . What problems may arise if you raise two puppies from the same litter in the same household? Raising Two Puppies From Different Litters. 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