Jorge Pinto Webboard User Reg: 05-20-2008
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Thanks Connie.Yes a have crates.Now they live together in the garden.But is possible to separate the dogs with a good net.I have some space to them.It was like two large and good knells .Yes a drag leash is fine.I understand that is important to eliminate the anxiety of the dogs and mine.Every afternoon I go by car with the dogs to the field to take a walk and run.They like so much.
Yes I am going to start with the video establising pack structure.It need also socialize the puppy with other dogs.
Is it possible for 2 puppies to grow up in the same house? Have been reading alot on the site and ordered videos.
I have a 4 month old male spaniel/hound mix. I just found a 3 month old female heeler/sheperd mix wandering around town and brought her home. Should I try and just foster her and try and find her a home if this is just absolutly not a good idea. I hate to give her up she is a sweet dog.
I am reading online till the videos come- I did not realize they were not supposed to interact with each other?
Carol Boche Webboard User Reg: 10-30-2005
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It is TOUGH to raise two pups at the same time, but with hard work it can be done.
I would keep them seperate via crates as much as you can and work with one and then the other.
In order to socialize them to each other, limit their interaction to a few time per week and no longer than 15 minutes at a time. Some say absolutely no interaction, some say a little, so you may get mixed advice on this part.
Keep them on leads or long lines while you let them interact as well so you can still maintain control if needed.
Have you read Ed's article on raising two pups?
It is up to you really to keep her, foster and rehome her or do whatever you want to do, but know that in order to have a well balanced, well maintained pack, it is going to be double the work for you for a while.
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I did read the article on raising 2 pups and I really got the vibe that it should not be done. It is funny because almost everyone I know owns at least 2 dogs and it just seems like a natural thing to do but now I must really give it some thought.
Is there a difference between a lead /long line? I only have 6 foot leashes for them- so many things that I didn't know sigh....
Carol Boche Webboard User Reg: 10-30-2005
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6ft leads are great. I forgot (sorry) to mention that keeping them separate is mainly during the first few months to a year so that you, as pack leader, can develop a strong bond with each one and be able to maintain control when you do finally allow them to be out and about together.
Hope this makes sense.
I have 6 dogs and know which can be together and which cannot due to fighting and dominance issues, so it is important to be able to read and understand your dogs body language and behaviors so that you can maintain control at all times.
Once you establish a routine it gets easier. It is the first initial few weeks that are the hardest since you are trying to create a schedule to fit the dogs needs as well as your own needs as well.
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Re: 2 dogs in the same house
[Re: Connie Sutherland ]
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