February 15, 2012
We have 4 month old male German Shorthairs. We currently crate them together but are wondering if and when we should move them into seperate crates.
Full Question:
We have 4 month old male German Shorthairs. They are brothers and have been together since birth. We currently crate them together but are wondering if and when we should move them into seperate crates. 
Cindy's Answer:
Your puppies should have been in separate crates a while ago. The longer you wait, the harder it is on them to be separated.
They need individual attention and training. Dogs raised together like this usually prefer the company of each other, over the humans and if they do need to be taken away from each other abruptly (illness or accident) it can be extremely stressful for them. I’d start training them individually now.
Ed wrote an article about this.
I’d highly recommend the videos Your Puppy 8 weeks to 8 Months and Pack Structure for the Family Pet.
We also have a number of eBooks, which include topics that may help you.
Good luck with your pups!
Cindy Rhodes
They need individual attention and training. Dogs raised together like this usually prefer the company of each other, over the humans and if they do need to be taken away from each other abruptly (illness or accident) it can be extremely stressful for them. I’d start training them individually now.
Ed wrote an article about this.
I’d highly recommend the videos Your Puppy 8 weeks to 8 Months and Pack Structure for the Family Pet.
We also have a number of eBooks, which include topics that may help you.
Good luck with your pups!
Cindy Rhodes
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