Littermate Syndrome | Watch this BEFORE getting 2 puppies!
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3:38 The puppy is literally me in a boring class😂
I brought home 2 8-week old Aussie puppies, not knowing what littermate syndrome is. I talked to my dog trainer after bringing them home and she told me to read up about it, and of course I felt like an idiot. She's assured me that we will work through it, doing things like what you mentioned: separate crates, seperate potty time, separate walks, separate outings, etc. They need to form individual bonds with us and then later in life they can live in harmony together.
Very informative thank you! I want an Aussie pup too ❤
Hey @Bluegrassblogger how has ist worked out for you ?
Me and my Girlfriend have brought home 2 Sister Puppys (we rescued them in Bosnia)
And how Long do you have to do That Training in Order to Both be in Harmony?
Greetings from Austria
It’s not as big of a deal as people make it seem.
I absolutely adore you. Thank you for being a beacon of light and knowledge for people who truly care about the well being of their animals. I'm so happy I found your channel.
You may have bred your dogs but you had homes lined up and you committed to keeping the rest of the litter. Most people who breed on a regular bases don't usually have homes lined up which is really irresponsible!
Thank you for this information. I am thinking of getting 2 Bouviers from the same liter this Spring. This info was helpful. Your pupies are adorable 🙂
This was very helpful, thanks! We just got two 9 week old corgi bros and they are fighting a good bit. They have separate crates but still spend a lot of time together. Will work on spending more one on one time with them!
I love your informational videos, it’s fun to learn new things and you are fun to listen to!
Ooooh my god, you just explained to me what has been going on with my dog all these years! I have 3 females, all mixed races, two of them are sister and while one is completely normal the other one is more like a fox than a dog (in fact of behavior) it’s very hard to per her, she doesn’t listen, she is impossible to train they fight A LOT and all that stuff, I thought she was born like this so I accepted it but I could have never imagined it was our fault! Thank you so much, keep up the great work!
I'm thinking about getting 2 Ibezan Hound Puppies and this video really helped so thanks Megan
This is a good bit of advice. Im supposed to be picking up my 2 puppies this weekend but just recently learned about litter mate syndrome. Im seriously considering only one now. I honestly thought getting 2 would have the opposite effect. Watching your pups falling alseep while you were holding them & talking made me feel like taking a nap haha so sweet :)
hey how did it go? did u get one or two and hows life?
Daisy's face at 1:20 to 1:30 was me in math class 😂😂
Thank you this is helpful. I have been so overwhelmed. I brought home two puppies last week from the same litter and they are fighting a lot. I have been trying to get them on the same schedule, doing everything together
My vet and the breeder that I bought my pup from both recommended keeping my pup at home until fully vaccinated as well.
Great video, my two basset hounds aren't littermates, but they are family. Because my first basset was bread about 4 years ago. They kept my bassets sister. Then, 3 years later they bread my basset hounds sister. We then adopted a basset from that litter. So my first basset it the half aunt of my second basset. :)
Brilliant advice, very informative.
I love your videos keep up the good work!!!
As somebody studying dog behavior right now, I totally get the idea of waiting until your pups are fully vaccinated to take them out in public. The one thing I kind of see a problem with your idea of being fully socialized at home is that in your home you have so many things going on! You've got other dogs, pigs, birds, tons of farm animals, cats, etc. But if somebody is bringing home an 8-week old puppy to a house where it is the only animal, that could lead to problems if they aren't exposed to those sorts of things. Also a potential for problems with exposure to children. What if somebody doesn't have any children in their family or have any friends/neighbors with children? You have no way of introducing your dog to children if they aren't taken out in public. So I think home socialization would work great for some people, but it's not exactly something that I think should be recommended to everyone. I've raised my dogs both ways and have always had better results with ones that I have taken out in public (however I don't recommend 'pet' places like dog parks or pet stores just because of the high likelihood that you'll either run into another dog with behavioral problems or an unvaccinated dog), but I took my pup for walks downtown and had people of all ages pet her and things like that.
It may be easier for me, but if you put in the effort you can socialize at home. Something as simple as a vacuum can be a good tool for training.
@@HappyTailsAnimals That's desensitization, not socialization
@@JimiInTheJungle it’s socialisation. It’s desensitisation when an association has already formed. If there is no knowledge of the stimuli, it is socialisation!
@@FFACanineWelfare Socialization: the keyword is social. Socialization pertains to being around other beings such as animals or humans. Desensitization is getting a dog so used to a stimuli that it doesn't disturb them.
@@JimiInTheJungle Well that makes no sense at all because socializing and animal isn't just about them meeting other dogs and people. Yes, that is a small part of it but taking your dog out to different places and sceneries is also a part of socialization and yet that has nothing to do with people or other animals it has to do with the environment around you and your dog. Going on a hike or to an outdoor café or even down your neighborhood is socialization for a dog especially a new puppy. I've seen many people not socialize their dogs correctly and end up wanting to take their dog somewhere as an adult where it's very busy and the dog is not able to cope with all of these new scenarios. Eventually making the dog either fearful, aggressive, or scared. Therefore, no socialization is not ONLY with humans and other dogs but socialization is also only one part in training a dog.
Hi this was such an informational video please do more videos like this
Thank you so much!
Your channel is awesome and very helpful❤️
Im not gunna lie, im slightly obsessed with corgi's at the moment, and those massive ears are so cute :) I do wonder whether litter mate syndrome applies to other animals. I bought my two chinchillas together and they were sisters and never really full tamed, they sort of kept to themselves and didn't like human interaction.
I think it's different than littermate syndrome, but you can see a difference in an animal's behavior when they are raised with members of their species, vs just human companionship. I think it's less problematic than it is with dogs, but can be an issue in some species. Horse's need one on one training and can be very flighty when only raised with other horses. But then animals like alpacas accept human interaction better when in large groups. Then there is deer, where males who are raised with humans then challenge humans and becoming extremely dangerous when they reach sexual maturity. I guess animals are just kind of weird.
At a period in a puppy's development it imprints on the individuals around it making up its pack. If those are rabbits it will grow up communicating as a rabbit and be unable to communicate with dogs. For best behavior with people you want the dog to imprint on humans and understand human communication. If the dogs is raised with two different species it will learn more from the species it is around more. If a puppy is brought into a family with older dogs, those dogs know human communication, but if you have two puppies that only know "dog" they will teach each other what little they know (Lord of the Flies style) unless the human does a lot of work to counter it. Raising a puppy or dog around other dogs makes it more difficult to make it into a well behaved dog, but puppy +puppy is much worse.
People are not communicating with other pet species the way they are with dogs.
I know this video is old but thank you for posting this! I wanted brothers but now I see that is probably not the beat idea.
I completely agree with You! Keep up the good work! :)
Love your videos!
Omg I love your pink hair!!!!!
Thank you! Very helpful
They are so cute 😍
Thank you!
Aww their so cute
I have to kittens that turn 4 today and we bought them well they where in the same litter sooo... at the time I did nit know anything about this and I am glad that this did not happen to them even though they where in the same room for a month while they where growing up
We got two husky puppies at the same litter. And the first time that they get to walk outsife is 3 months after they get their shots. And they're great with anyone. Not afraid, not aggressive. Very friendly. Now their a year old and still very friendly easy to train. The only problem is while walking they tend to pull.
I need help I have 2 goldendoodle they are sisters and they are 7 months and I have one dog for a month before I got the other dog. I have them eat together, sleep together, train together cause I am the only person who takes care of them and I read and seen video that says like that’s how you will prevent littermate syndrome. And they are great with each other and other dogs but the only think is one of them snaps sometimes and I correct her and the other dog gets scared and the one that attacked she feels bad and kisses her to make up for it. And they are good sleeping in a crate together, they are good eating next to each other like they will switch bowls, and training them together it’s good. But now I’m all worried that I’m doing things wrong and I was to do fix the way I’m going things incase things go wrong later on. Can I put both in different crates and have them both in my room just different parts of my room and should I cover the crates so they don’t see each other? Do I stop feeding them together? I have them getting used to being in the house freely and they play just fine and they stop and lay down when they are tired. So now do I separate when I have them in house freely? Also they are very dependent on me so when I walk away from them they look for me or I leave them in there crate they bark until stay in the room with them.
@@katalynadelgado5187 hi, how have things gone for you? How are they now? Do they still sleep and eat together??
Thank you so much I myself have adopted two littler mates who are going to be flown in in September…I didn’t realize or heard of the litter mate before until someone told me about this.. I heard nothing but negatives until hearing your channel, I’m retired so organized time is something I need and structured routes. Please I’m sure there more then you and I who have hope rather then dwell on all the negatives..I need you ..
Hi, how have things gone for you?
I have two puppers, both boxers that are now 10 months old. They socialise well almost daily with other dogs but they play with us and eachother the rest of the time
Well this explains my friends dogs they are OUT OF CONTROL!!
Thank you so much for this video. I'm a single guy, who lives out in the rainforest of Hawaii. I had brother and sister black lab mixes literally just show up at my cabin about a month and a half ago at the age of app. 8 weeks. I felt chosen. I have a lanai so they've been spending all their time out there. They are not in vaccinated completely yet so they have been home with me for the most part when I'm home. They cry incessantly when I leave and if I try to take one for a walk without the other the other cries. I am struggling to find the capability of an opportunity to train them one-on-one without the other being in earshot. They have been doing relatively well, but this is my first time really training dogs and I'm very overwhelmed. They wrestle all the time and the female is quite dominant over the male. I get extremely frustrated and have to walk away most of the time because I get angry. They only listen to commands sometimes and I'm feeling a failure as a puppy father who was picked out to care for them. I don't want to give either up- I want to give this all I have. Any suggestions? Thank you so much for your time! 🐾❤️🤙
3:42 😂 Daisy is a funny little puppy!
We are currently dealing with worst case :( my flatmate rescued two pups and randomly brought them home. We had joint care of them. She just left one day 6 months ago and never came back, leaving the dogs with us. One has extreme aggression issues and the other is the complete opposite. So eventually someone told me about Littermate Syndrome. We have worked extremely hard with them but it is getting worse and worse so now we are needing to rehome one of them to give her a better life with someone who has experience and can train her better. We did EVERYTHING wrong without even realizing it :( I so wish more people knew about this. I'm absolutely heartbroken about it
This is my current situation. I recently adopted 2 male pups from the same litter because I had no idea about this. I thought it'd be best for the dogs as far as their transition and building a relationship with us (I have a husband amd 3 children). Well, lets just say that they fight NONSTOP and training is so difficult. I have no idea if this will get better since we're still early on (they just turned 9 weeks yesterday). But this terrifies me, and it probably explains why I can't get them to stop fighting no matter how hard I try
@@thehobbymommy1711 how is it going ? Are your puppies ok now with eachother?
Hiii omg happy tails I love your vids about puppies❤️😘
When I was younger my parents adopted 2 Rottweiler mix puppies from the same litter. They had some aspects of this and some not. They had training and they did good in that regard. They shared a crate when they were puppies which eventually led to them being unable to be in separate crates they had to be in a huge one together. Sometimes if they were playing outside one would get shut outside by accident and they would have major separation issues. The female unfortunately had a lot of health issues, she had anxiety, and auto immune issue attacking her eyes, and she would lick everything and everyone constantly. She’d line her kibble up on the floor to eat. My parents often said they sadly hoped she would pass first because she wouldn’t be able to handle losing her brother. She eventually had to be put down, and her brother was never the same after he was clearly massively depressed he even started to line up his food like she used to... he a few months later got cancer in his shoulder and the vet recommended he be put down as well. My parents lost both of their dogs within 3 months the emotion of that made them not want a pet for a long time, though they have eventually gotten a Pomeranian and a lizard lol. That’s the other unfortunate thing about having dogs from same litter they eventually may pass pretty close together and that can be very sad 😞 I miss them still, 10 years later 💔
I had 1 dog when he was 4 I got another and the little one was always jealous of the older one no matter how much attention I gave him. They bonded tightly because I worked a lot and they were alone. They died within 7 months of each other
I have two dogs! Love your channel!
Beautiful i love the puppys and i love all your videos and pets , i love anmails to ☺❤
Those puppies are beautiful!
The trick to littermate Syndrome is to make sure both (or more) pups get some one on one time with you to develop that bond. As long as you can give each some one on one time your good to go.
No, that doesn't guarantee it
What are your credentials?
Thanks for saying that
A Corgi is my dream dog 😍 they are adorable
Is there a link to the update videos mentioned in the video?
Cute little pups 😍
They are so sweeeeeeet 😍😍😍
im sorta in a similar situation - parents bought 2 pom pups from the same litter, (both 8 weeks old), one male, one female. The breeder advised us not to bring them outside or socialise them until they’re fully vaccinated which is sometime in the next two months.
its only been like 5 days since they were adopted lol, but im tryna work with my family to divide the load - so far im going to try keeping them in separate crates and giving them separate eating and potty times, a lot of the stuff ive seen online gives me a bit of doubt about being able to maintain the both of them but yours is an inspiration! im pretty tired bc of them so far but at one point i hope that they might be close enough to being as well behaved as your little guys!
Your all puppies is very cute😍😘
Good tip.
This explains the behavior of one of my cats. We have never petted her in seven years. If she needs physical affection, she gets it from her brother or her cat aunt (who is not from the same litter but the same family--and she knew it immediately.)
I have two yorkie mix brother and sister 10 yrs now. I've had them since they were 12 weeks. Lots of people warned me about having littermates, but my two are wonderful. They rarely ever fight. My girl will briefly snap if her brother tries to take her bully stick. They keep each other company when I'm at work, but they're very attached to me...especially my boy. They both sleep with me at night and love walks. They both know the same tricks and went to training alone with just me. 😊
We kinda did this, except they were in two different crates, same room. They didn't develope littermate syndrome. Though one really doesn't listen too well regardless. In our case though, although they probably were littermates (we don't know if they were blood brothers), they were 6 months old and already were separated when we got them. (One was outside, this fucked him up. The other was an indoor dog.)
My dogs have littermate syndrome, we adopted them from the same litter. We hadn't known about littermate syndrome at the time we got them, (they just turned 10), and we actually only founded out a year ago. They are extremely bonded and its heart breaking. I think you did a wonderful job at explaining the potential risk and how to prevent it. ☺️
Katie Kat did you get your dogs when they were puppies? If so, how have you guys coped with it?
Heismyrock3 We got them at a few months old ( so yes as puppies) and it has been really hard to train them, they barely know the basics, such as sit and lay down, and we must walk them and take them together everywhere or else it will be non stop barking and they are filled with extreme anxiety. It is quite hard at times but we love them non the less, we just wish that when one of them passes that the other will not make themselves sick.
Traveler's Garden I have had many cats and kitten littermates and they tend to be much more independant than dogs do and dont seem to have the same type of bond either. Also if you watched the video she also stated that they do not always have to bond in such a manner to get littermate syndrom. I can only speak of my experiences (in dogs), and even though it seems very cute, it does have many down sides.
@@katiekat9004 thats why you dont adopt them too early u fool
Get educated about animal nature, then be pet owners smh
Can you please do a sugar glider care video
We were to just adopt one puppy and ended bringing two, both females. They get along well, but before bed, they like to play rough, and sometimes it gets out of hand. We are starting to crate them separately at the moment, but is kinda hard to keep them separated inside the house since they are still not fully potty trained. The funny thing is that the one that is the small kind puppy is the one that starts the chasings and bothers her sister a lot and then starts crying when the biting becomes more serious. Is weird cause they are learning good bitting force control with humans.
I love the puppies!
Daisy is so cute!
We are getting 2 litter mates tomorrow and I am thoroughly freaking out. Your advice is fantastic and I plan to crate them together for a week while they adjust and then separate them. My fiancé and I plan to spend one on one time with each pup and take them on separate outings on a regular basis to try to avoid separation anxiety or jealousy. Do you think this is a good plan to start?
No. Not a good plan. Crate separately immediately. It's never too early to start training. You do a disservice to them by starting off with bad habits. They will be peeing and pooping on each other in one crate.
Happy Tails thanks for your prompt reply. Our second crate won’t be here until Thursday so maybe one can sleep in the little pen and the other the crate for the first night until I have both set up.
Hi, how did things end up going for you?
Notification squad!!😊
We just got asked if we want two puppies from a litter because they’re “connected at the hip” and based on your story and the comments I see that they might be a problem, they’re two girls
Daisy's face through the whole video is me during math
hey any updates on how your pups turned out? cant find a vid on ur channel or maybe i missed it
Im planning on getting two male brother pups in the future so i wanna know how it turned out for you
Which birds vacuum handheld do better as I have been using sharks handheld on dogs but it died. I wanted to know if it was just an old one or if using bird seeds in the vacuum was bad..
I'm keeping all 7 of my pitbull puppies and this has helped me out alot because I was going to take them to the shelter but the only one near me is a kill shelter and they only give the dogs 3 days to get adopted so I'm willing to keep all 7 of them and I was planning on it the day they were born Anyways
What are your thoughts on an 11 month old dog, trained quite well, meeting another pup that’s 8 weeks old and coming home to us soon? Are those ages still close enough?
That shouldn't be an issue at all.
We got our zoey at 10 weeks old and have been training her and she’s been doing well but I saw that her sister Nova from the same litter was still available so I got her at 5 months old. They are both obviously 5 months old but Nova has only been crate trained not potty trained and the two despite being the same age are completely different weight and personality. How should I train them? When they play they won’t stop chasing/play fighting until I separate them. How do I get them to relax when I just want them to chill out? Help please
Was there a second video made on this topic?
Do you have a link to the video of an update?
are there any risks to the puppies or even the adult dogs with being around the farm animals?
how large of an age gap would you say IS appropriate to prevent litter-mate syndrome for efficiently? this video was very helpful in my decision to not take on 2 puppies at once in the same age range. i was thinking maybe getting one pup at 8 weeks then when that pup is about 6 months and fully vaccinated, get another at 8 weeks.
I believe that 6 months is a long enough time period. Two of my corgis are 8 months apart and it was pretty easy.
1:30 she is so cute, when she has that zonk face :D
Mine are 4 months old and doing this. I hope I can fix it. I dont wanna have to get rid one.
Hi. We are bringing home brother/sister pups (8wks). They are coming with a flight nanny in the same crate. Being that they’ve been together all of their short lives, is there a time frame to slowly separate them or do you suggest separating them right away?
You can keep them together the first night just so they feel safe. But seperate quickly, dont wait too long.
Bruce is like I'm so bored. XD
I have two long hair Chihuahua mix males from the same litter. Yes, they do fight! They are fighting over me and dominance. I never thought of the Alfa situation when I rescued them! Some days are worse then others. They’re shelter dogs! Extremely loving but never socialized! Terrified of other people particularly men! Thankfully I’m retired!! I have had them nearly a year. Lots of work but I took them on and would never separate them now! They sleep with their heads on each other and on me.
HI I adopted 2 toy yorkies together
They have never had any problems and both love me and share my lap no arguing or getting angry I guess I was Lucky👍
Can you make a turkey care video and I don’t have a turkey but i think it will help people with turkeys out
Do you think it would be ok if we crate separately but in the same room?
Thank you so much for this video. I just got two puppies from the same. . They are from separate litters One is almost 3 weeks older then the other. Both boys. I’m very anxious to train them correctly I hsve crated them separately but the crates are right next to each other. My husband and I play with each dog separately and then together. When they play together they start biting each other and get crazy. I then separate. I pick them up and put them on their back and rub their belly to calm them down. How much play should they have with each other and what can I do to encourage healthy play.
Hi, how have things gone for you?
Adopted our puppies (4 month old pom sisters). The rescue had them sleeping in the same crate and eating together. When I inquired about separate crates and walks, she told me that it wasn't necessary. Everything I read said to start giving them individual attention asap. The first night, I felt AWFUL because they were crying like crazy in separate crates even though they were RIGHT NEXT to each other. Thankfully, after awhile, one fell asleep. Of the 2, this one seems okay on her own. The other is more restless and anxious. I hope it gets better with time. The rescue said they are both warm, but from what we've witnessed that is only true for 1/2. It could just be the 2nd one needs time to come out of her shell?
Some things I've noticed just from day 1.
-Walks: So far they seem okay with separate walks.
-Bath time: The independent pup did just fine. My other pup was anxious without her sister, but she gave me NO trouble during her bath.
Play time: They mostly compete over one toy even though there are two toys in the pen. I watch them closely and correct them if they get too rough. I have read to limit their play time too, which is something I'm figuring out. What is a good enough amount for them to have play time together? A half hour-1 hour a day?
-2nd pup: She is definitely a barker. I took her out of her crate at one point during the night to play with her, hoping to make her sleepy. We played with the ball and she let me pet her and everything. I felt that we bonded and I started training her to give paw and sit, which she caught on fast. For the first time, she didn't seem to care about puppy #1. I'm hoping that is a positive sign? Now, I'm working on them eating separately. The rescue had them sharing one bowl for both food/water!
Hi, how are things going for you now?
My boyfriend & I are getting 2 puppies from the same litter in about a week. Interesting to learn about littermate syndrome & ways to help prevent it.
Litter mate syndrome isn’t even a real thing.
^ Moron alert.
The puppies are getting so big! This was really helpful. I have a Labrador puppy who is almost 6 months old.
Aww. I have a border collie german shepherd mix and hes 8 years old and he still acts like a puppy
Ricky Theriault That is really cute! I know a golden retriever who is 6 and still acts like another golden retriever I also know who is 2!
Omg so cute!
Adorable
I swithed my account Im not ricky Theriault anymore.
This happened to my two German shepherds... 😞
But my friends new puppy isn’t eating and apparently it’s because she is the only one of her, so she thinks there’s no need to eat because she doesn’t have to share anyway. So she won’t eat. I’m not sure if that’s true though I just got told that by my friend. Is it true??
We have 3 puppies from the same litter and these little guys love each other. They are now over a year old. They always practice/play fight but if it should get to rough, and one yelps, they back off. Sometimes they get jealous of my time, so the one being held will growl at the others if they get too close but I shut that down quickly. The hardest part for me is that they are not understanding potty training. Once I get that completed I will be a much happier puppy parent.
Over a year old is very old to not be potty trained. What training method are you using?
Happy Tails I have used a few; I’ve tried keeping them close with me, and taking them out frequently, (as suggested by another channel), I’ve tried diapers, I’ve tried pee pads, etc...no progress yet. I love my furry puppies but man they take up a lot of time (cleaning up the messes). We are going to try crating them but it seems so sad to do.
How did things end up going for you?
Could this happen between a 8 weeks old puppy and a one year old puppy?
Please do a Guinea pig cage tour PLEASE!
Craig Rohs I requested that she include the piggies more often
i got 2 puppies from the same litter.
nothing bad happened.
if anything it curbed the loneliness of the other one.
Thanks, I was going to just suggest getting a corgi, while my brother wanted a pug.
They both have pros and cons. But now we don’t have to choose
Btw Idk if frisbee is a good name for a corgi?
Ik this comment is from a year ago, but oh my God I love the name Frisbee! 😂
Can cats have littermate syndrome or are they less likely because they don't form "packs" with each other?
I am getting 2 dachshund/papillon puppies in 1 month .. one male and one female, now I am concerned about the littermate syndrome. It is just my husband and I living here, I hope that a lot of individual time will help with this. I already bought 2 crates, I was going to put them side by side, but maybe now a little farther apart and just keep spreading them further.
Hi, how are things going for you with this?
My to German shepherds are cousins, And they fight ALL THE TIME! And they are aggressive to people and other dogs. I think it could be this syndrome but I’m not sure if it works for cousins or just the same litter... we tried training them but as you said it is pretty much impossible... could they have this syndrome or are they just aggressive??
They could have the syndrome, as she explained in the video it can happen with two puppies that are not related but are the same age. Don't give up on their training though! like she said in the video, i'd suggest lots of one on one time, take them out individually and work on their training and bonding with them.
Since we got one puppy before the other, does that help prevent littermate syndrome ? We are looking to adopt another puppy his age after he has finished his vaccinations
No, your dogs could develope littermate syndrome if you don't take precautions. They are both still puppies.
Will litter mate sindrome happen if u have dogs 2 years apart? Or no
how late is too late to fix/prevent this from happening? I currently have 2 pups and have been doing pretty much everything u said not to do...well partially we are a family of 4 and all "pass around and swap" the puppies. one has definitely clung to me more and the other has clung to my husband more. they are almost 10 weeks old and we have had them for around 4 weeks now give or take a day or 2.
Now is actually a great time to make changes
@@HappyTailsAnimals great! I was worried it was too late... is late night potty trips together going to be harmful? We can seperate all day since i have 3 other ppl to help but at night its just me and by time 1 is done the other goes in the house so i dont have a choice but to take them out at the same time by myself.
Any info in the non-vaccation or titter test and less vaccination group? I'm preparing for my next service dog prospect in about a year. It's possible that will be a puppy and a service dog handler I talk to, her service dog died from, what she says, is a vaccination and the new service dog in training that she has had zero vaccinations. She says puppy boosters is the worst thing you can do to a dog. I've researched this, a lot. And there are compelling evidence from both sides. Evidence thay shows with a titter test that a dog may not need anymore rabies vaccinations for the remainder of it's life. I do believe we over vaccinate animals and my current service dog in training has only had rabies vaccinations over the last 4 yrs. His vet also said he did not need any others. Any thoughts about no or little vaccinations?
Okay so I have a brother and sister from the same litter and they are almost two years old august 25th. And they are mini Australian Shepard dogs. I adore them but I need to know how I can train them. They stay in a huge pen together and when we travel they have a big kennel cage that they ride in together. They have never been separated except for three days while one had a foot surgery. So I saw your video and it sounds like I’m just out of luck if I think I’m going to train them . So I need help to know what to do or where I can get the help I need so that I can have trained dogs and not have to get rid of one . Please I need advice or resources to go to to get the help. Thank you
If they have littermate syndrome at 2 years, the best option is probably going to be to separate them permanently. They have lived with you as one dog this whole time.
Hi! I could really use some advice. I got 2 Husky puppies, and we could tell 2 weeks after bringing them home that they had littermate syndrome. Now, we've been pretty good about keeping them separated (we try to keep 1 outside while we play and lay with 1 inside), but at night I crate them separately but both of them are in my bed room with me. Should I keep them 100% away from each other (ie not even see each other AT ALL)? Or should I occasionally let them play with each other? Also, how will I know when they are bonded to us and no longer to each other? They seem to be doing much better not being around each other, but when left alone they certainly make a scene. They also still play a little rough, although not as rough as when we first got them. All the advice will be GREATLY appreciated!
dang man.... im debaiting weather to keep both of my litter mates, Bruno and Lucy. I'm putting in as much time as you are saying, but I cant tell they love each other's play time, perhaps more than my company. I can't wrestle with them like they do with each other and all the things a dog can do. They are 3.5 months. Got them when they were 2 months old. My dilema is, is the time I am putting into them going to be worth it in the end? Because if they see poorly then I rather give up one of them. thoughts?
what ever happened to your dog/ dogs
I'd definitely put their crates in different rooms, and I'd limit their "play" time to 15 minutes. The biddest thing is getting in at least two walks and two training sessions in, along with some play time. Worn out dogs are happy dogs, and when they associate exercise, training, and play related happiness with you and not their littermate? You have a bond.
@@calebdiaz5246 how did things go??
I have two dogs from the same litter they are brother and sister, however they do not have this syndrome. I can see how this could happen though.
What can I give my female dog to help her produce more milk for her puppies?