I don't think that my Finkie and GSD are too doggy yet. They live in separate crates (next to each other). And they play together only when we allow them too (which admittedly is quite often). Sometimes when they play together, its hard to get their attention (like enamered kids). Once you get their attention, they both listen to their commands and such. We always separate them to feed, and OB training, and usually separate them for bathroom breaks.
I noticed that each morning when I let them out of their crate, they still greet us first giving lickies all around. Then kiss each other and we all have a huge family hug (they really love that). When one of us comes into the room, they still usually break off their frolicking and both run/wait to greet us.
Individually, they are wonderful to be around. Giving us undivided attention and affection. I've started to notice that from time to time, our GSD's eyes wander off to look for Finkie though (and vice-versa). I'd like to be able to one day give them both run of the house since they get along so well.
How can I tell if and when they are getting to "doggy"?
How can I prevent too much dogginess, while still providing them companionship for each other?
well I am not sure exactly what you mean by too doggy but I will take a guess. I have a german shepherd and Siberian husky about 4 months apart from eachother. I noticed that the Siberian is extremly independent and will do things with or without the GSD, but the German Shepherd will not eat or sleep unless the Siberian is eating with him or sleeping. They do not share a bed but I think they wish they could find one big enough for both of them. I also notice that the like to get into mischeif, like the puppy will get the GSD to get some treasure down for him off some high shelf in the garage, then they run off and play with it and fight over it. But for the most part they look to us for rules and companionship. Good luck.
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