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. Aug 29, 2020 - Need help with Littermate Syndrome? See the Littermate Syndrome dog training tips that worked for me. We’re enjoying raising two females from the same litter, but it’s a ton of work. Solo Socialization. We had sled dogs, Alaskan Malamutes. 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. 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. Trying to have both in the same class defeats the purpose and will make it more of a challenge for you. But now they are vying for dominance and the fights are not so playful anymore. 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. Help! Our boys are very well mannered buy occasionally both want the same toy. 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. Nor does it avoid the other more practical pitfalls of buying two puppies at once. This leads to significant problems later on, as the pups reach maturity. Hello, I think my family made a mistake. 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. 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. It is absolutely possible to raise two puppies and have healthy and happy dogs if you do it correctly. Two puppies from the same litter. [Help] raising two puppies from the same litter. we have 2 eight week old male puppies. 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. “We had to (1) train them to go outside and (2) train ourselves on their alerts. Unfortunately, this is not a guaranteed solution to this problem. by GSDfan on 07 March 2007 - 12:03 I've been told not to raise two at a time. 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. Dogs do not have to actually be from the same litter to see each other as siblings. Follow the tips above. The Litter-mate Syndrome. How to raise two puppies successfully -- from different litters OR the same litter. Discussion Starter • #1 • Apr 2, 2010. Separation is still going to be the key. Raising 2 puppies from different litters at the same time? I’ve not had any previous experience with rotties but my husband had. My mother went with my brother to get said puppy and fell in love with one of the puppies siblings and adopted him. 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. Read the 3-3-rule about bringing home a rescue dog. Then today we decided to buy her a compainion pug puppy from a different mommy and daddy. I would recommend adopting one puppy at a time, even if it’s a few months apart. Hi, i ve read about having 2 puppies at the same time is a bad idea. Puppies are so adorable that it can be tempting to bring home two instead of one! 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. The problem of sibling puppies fighting is a serious one and it goes beyond simple squabbles among two puppies. Puppies from the same litter, especially those of the same sex, may have dominance issues. My husband and I are currently raising 2 male rotties (littermates). ” And of course, two puppies is twice as expensive. This will give time for the first puppy to adjust to his new home. Supposedly they tend to bond closely with eachother, when you want each one to bond with you, or so I've been told. September 2, 2014 at 10:34 am. Now, if you have two puppies, the first one has woken the second, so you have to take them both out. 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. Same litter. They get neutered next week. 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. All of the above issues r real. Your may be surprised to know that they need MORE individual socialisation, not less! Raising Two Puppies From Different Litters. If your puppy would rather play fight with his buddy than listen to you, you need to take action NOW! Get them out and playing with sensible, well-socialized adults dogs and other pups. They are now 4-1/2 months old and doing great. So in that week with the first pug she has learned where to poop and pee and where to sleep. Raising a single puppy is the kind of project that has people muttering “Never again” under their breaths. I've had many professional trainers say this is a bad idea but I'd like to know the reasons why. Two puppies of similar ages can become just as co-dependant as two from the same litter. they are bonding well with us and with each other. Separation anxiety. That is exactly the problem. Dont make any changes until at least 6 months u may hopefully be glad u waited. Not litter mates and 7 years apart in age. I have 5 acres mostly surrounded by brush. 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. 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 everyone, just after other doggy owners experience with rearing 2 puppies from the same litter or the same age. Take extra care in case you are raising sibling puppies of the same age and gender. Got two puppies from the same litter? 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. 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. 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 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. Also, they are muttering it at two a.m. The email described a familiar scenario: “We were planning to adopt one puppy, but the breeder said that raising two sisters would be easier. 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. We are a family of 4 and everyone is involved. They are now 7 months old and still get along great. 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. One under each arm. 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. Raising two puppies from different litters is not much is different from raising from the same litter. Question on Raising Two Dogs: I received two male puppies from the same litter at 16 weeks. 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. 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. Take this one-on-one time now, it’ll build your bond and pay dividends for years to come. After we brought the girls home at nine weeks, their behavior became increasingly out of control. I have threatened 2 take them back on a daily basis but I think I wld feel worse if I did that. They are now at 21 weeks. I've heard they tend to bond with each other more and the humans less. In the past, before these guys, we had 2 female Aussies. A month ago I adopted a male Akita/Lab mix pup from a rescue, he is now about 4.5 months old. 3 Posts . Hi all New here, with a deposit placed on 2 pups who'll be 8 weeks at the end of April. We’ll see how that works. It takes an army to raise these pups right. You might hope to avoid littermate syndrome by raising two puppies from different litters. I adopted two male 6 month old maltese-poodle puppies from the same litter about two months ago. Go solo! Read this article. Plus my pros & cons of raising littermate puppies! What problems may arise if you raise two puppies from the same litter in the same household? My oldest sibling recently got a puppy so he can take her with him to school and feel less lonely. Top three rules of owning two puppies . vicky massey says. My situation was 1 week ago we bought a female pug puppy, 2 months old. Reply. They are ~3/4 Lab and 1/4 Chow. 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. Raising two puppies at once. My experience adopting 2 puppies from the same litter was nothing but positive, and I would definitely encourage others to do the same. And I'd like to know some things I could do to avoid problems if this does happen. One is the great protector (code for “the barker”) and one is the loving lap pup. They are so much fun and it’s been a joy to have two GSD babies. 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