How to Train Littermates
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- Опубликовано: 10 фев 2025
- Tune in for some great tips on how to train littermates, how to prevent littermates fighting, and how to recognize littermate syndrome. If you have littermate dogs and want to know how to train 2 dogs at once, you’ll love this video. Learn more about raising littermates, help evaluate should i get littermates, learn the pros and cons of littermates and understand the need to prevent hyper-bonded dogs. If you have same gendered dogs, or two dogs around the same age, you’ll need to work hard to prevent separation anxiety. Get some great tips on training two dogs at the same time, including some important reasons not to get littermates. If you have littermates you can learn how to prevent littermate syndrome, using positive reinforcement dog training and puppy training. Most owners of littermates need the help of a dog trainer to guide them in raising multiple dogs. Find out what the pros say when asking is littermate syndrome real, and who advises adopting 2 puppies at once. Learn more about feeding littermates, potty training littermates, and crate training littermates. Get help to stop dog whining, stop dog crying, and avoiding puppy play biting. If you’re wondering should I stop my dogs from biting each other, and how to manage puppy playdates, we can help! This is an important video if you are bringing home two dogs at once, need to figure out a puppy schedule and want to learn how to keep littermates separated. You’ll love this awesome content from Michele Lennon and How to Train a Dream Dog.
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Thanks for watching! 🐶🐶 Do you have littermates? Do you have any questions or concerns you need help with?
Feeding time is difficult. They do not guard their food but will not eat separately, they go back and forth with each others food bowls.
We adopted two puppies (brother and sister) from the same litter and the request came from the rescue. We have had them since they were 8 weeks old (they are now 7 months old). I’d never heard of this issue before now. We do have them in separate crates but they along with our 18 month old dog all seem well adjusted. We will continue to monitor their behavior and thank you for the video.
Thanks for watching!
You educated about this topic in a kind way. Most other trainers say oh littermate syndrome is horrible and tend to scare people. Youe explination makes sense.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment!
We adopted a dog from the shelter and she had a surprise litter a few weeks later. We still have mom and found all of the puppies a new home except two. This video was very helpful!
Thanks for watching! We are glad it was helpful! That sounds like a lot of surprises!
We adopted a brother and sister from the same litter. I agree a lot of work but I think I would do it again.
I am not sure 🤔 I’m a big boy 👦🏾 but I don’t know how I can handle it and I’m a bit of a big man but I am a bit nervous and I am very happy 😊 so far so well and I’m happy to see that I’m happy and I am so glad that I am not a part that you are and I will do the same for me if I’m in a hurry and 💋💋💋💋
GOOD to hear since we just adopted 8wk old bro/sis a mo. ago. And haven't heard of such a phenomenon. Though we're 3 decade long dog pair owners with a pristine track record of success & happiness, none have been related though on have been very close to same age 3mo to 1yr or so.
Very interesting info. The video was very logical as well. Will, now, be very diligent re: our traditional training & raising.
Final note, all our dogs have been 35lbs & smaller. These two should be ultra small at 8-10lbs fully grown. Thanks to all.
I never heard of this either. We adopted 2 Maltese/Poochon mix, brothers about 2 weeks ago at 8 weeks old. I am already seeing their little personalities come through. They love to play together but sometimes get too rough. One is more timid than the other. Right now , we have been concentrating on potty training and no biting. Its lots of fun, but a lot of work. We also have 2 Sr. Maltese M&F whom we rescued 10 yrs ago. They want nothing to do with the puppies and stay far away. I learned a lot from this video. Thank you!
Thank you.
We have 2 Boston Terrier pups. Have been with us 9 months and they just turned 1 year old.
They sleep in same cage and are with one another all the time. I wish I’d seen your video 9 months ago!!!
It's not too late to implement the suggestions in this video. It is especially dangerous to have them in the same crate. That would be our first recommendation. If you need help teaching each one to love their own crates, our crate training mini course can guide you. courses.howtotrainadreamdog.com/crate-training-course
This was such a good video! we just go littermates, we had NO IDEA this was a thing. So we are ready to put in the work with these two boys!
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We adopted two rescue dogs from the Humane Society-male litter mates at 3 months old. We have crated them separately since then and they are now 6 months old. We do sometimes socialize them separately. But it does take so much time, even for two people! We will continue to try to follow many of your suggestions. They puppy play together a lot, and I’m going to limit the time. Maybe 15 minutes in the morning-when I can watch them. And then in the evening-same thing. Crate training is the best thing we have done! Thank you for the information, looking forward to watching more of your videos on training.
Thanks for watching!
Such a good video. This is amazing. Wish watching stuff like this was required
Thank you! We agree!
We got 2 sisters before we'd ever heard of littermate syndrome. They started showing some aggression toward one another at about 6 mos, so we separated them when they were sleeping, so in separate crates. It took care of the aggression. They are almost 2 years old now and definitely love each other best, but are doing so well with us, separately. We do keep eyes on them when they aren't crated, especially since I'm WFH. They've done really well with training, too. Thanks for the heads up for the future.
It's great that you separated them as soon as you saw the issues. Well done! It's great that you keep a close eye on them!
Thanks!
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I'm happy I watched this b4 I got another puppy it's not what I wanted to hear but im glad I know
We are glad it was helpful even if disappointing. It's good to know these things ahead of time. Saves a lot of work and heartache!
Glad i saw this. I was going to get two litter mates. Now i will not be getting any dogs. It is just far easier and zero drama. Lovely video and presenting style.
We're glad we could help. It's better to make sure your lifestyle is suited for multiple dogs before you bring them home!
Thank you for this video. I am always happy to learn!
Thanks for watching!! We appreciate your support and kind words!
I wish there was more training in these videos. I didn’t know about this when I got my rescue dogs. Me and my mom. I need more tips.
Sorry to hear you're having trouble training your pups, it can seem super daunting but you don't have to navigate this alone! Here's another video on tips for training multiple pups at once :ruclips.net/video/p_RDIS9yoVo/видео.html
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Thanks.. Your Advice worked😊
We are so happy to help you!
Great video. We got the two shyest pups at the rescue. They said they were littermates but we doubt it. We think two litters were dropped off together. Any way these two were very co dependent at first even sleeping on each other constantly but they are each growing into their own. Harley will put himself to bed early while Sameen still plays with her toys or chews on her bone. Even when in the backyard they go off in different directions a lot.
They both want to be where I am to the point it bothers my husband. They have even learned my car and know when I am home.
Currently they share the same crate and playpen condo but I want to get another as Harley is going to be a lot bigger than Sameen and need more room.
Thank you for the signs and symptoms will definitely keep a look out.
Thanks for watching! Please separate them into different crates as soon as possible. We've seen horrible fallout (after years of everything being OK) when dogs have to share small spaces.
We have two litter mate Toy Schnoodle sisters 8 months old. They play very well together, we have two of everything. Sometimes they may want what the other has but they share and play nicely, are very well behaved and very loving pups to each other as well as all of us and everyone they meet. One has a very lady like personality and the other we refer to as a little party waiting to happen (she was the runt of the litter), they compliment each other very well and everyone loves them. They sleep with us too. I guess we broke all the rules however no issues here and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
Prior to this we raised two very sweet miniature schnauzer pups 5 months apart and they were very loving to each other as well. When they got old and one lost her eye sight they other stayed by her side while outdoors- we didn’t rely on this of course but he loved his sister and wanted to help guide and keep her safe. We did worry how he would be when she passed and he adjusted quite well. They grew old together.
We have also adopted from two very professional and reputable breeders.
I would just hate to see folks being discouraged, perhaps what you are talking about could be more of a breed issue.
We are so glad it has worked out so well for you. As we mentioned in this video, challenges among littermates could pop up at any time. Just be aware of some of the symptoms so you can intervene as soon as you see it!
@@HowToTrainADreamDog Thank You so much!
Not giving us distress, giving us answers. Trying to decide if rehoming one puppy was the answer. This is after the vet and the trainer FAILED to tell us about littermate syndrome. We rescued two puppies a friend found on the side of the road. One of them attacked the other. Then we found out about this. We got them after the 16 week window. They are 6 months now. Now finding a safe rescue.
We are sorry you are experiencing this but we are glad the video was helpful.
We were contemplating getting our fur baby’s litter mate too, but he is the dominant one of his liter and we know he would bully to his more timid siblings.
It's a good decision to pass on the littermate. Maybe in a year if you love the behavior of your new puppy, you can consider another dog!
You should really get to the part of how people can handle it if they already have two dogs that they love... please
2 dachshunds here. 7 months old. 2 days after I got them, I was stricken with sciatica and was housebound for 3 months. It's wasn't a good start. They are pretty bonded. They do have a pen that I can separate into 2. So, I guess I will do that. It's not going to be pretty. I have just been able to start taking them outside. (I live in an apartment complex) I will try to follow your advice. I am a single 74-year-old young lady.😅
Oh I wish I would have seen this months ago. What do I do now that my two boys puppies are 11 months?
You can still implement these suggestions but you might need a professional to guide you, and you'll need to take it a a slower pace to undo some of the habits already established. Please look for a fear free certified or 100% positive reinforcement trainer if you need it.
@HowToTrainADreamDog oh ok. I was fearful it was too late. Thank you I will definitely try to find the ones you suggest. They are yorkies and are togethermost of the day with me as i work from home., for the most part they are good but at around 5month the one started to attack the smaller one out of no where. He will be calm one minute then all of a sudden lunges at his brother and bites.
How long do you recommend the puppies be separated for bathroom/training/ walks etc. before bringing them together for those same activities? You mentioned the puppies stages are important for growing independence but when can the dogs come together and coexist with different things? Thanks in advance!
You can allow them some short play times a few times a day, but when it comes time to training and walks, you'll want to make sure the skills are solid before adding in the distractions of the other puppy.
Thank you for the info, for me it's to late I adopted a brother and sister, . Shepard and American Bull mix. One for my husband, one for me. At 12 weeks old we separated them, the male is doing great with everything. The female has separation anxiety, she doesn't pay attention to be trained, she eats dirt and poop. She also is afraid of new things. But I won't give up on her.
You're on the right track! They are still very young so now is the perfect time to begin working with them on training and gaining independence.
My mother & I have brothers, raising them in seperate homes. Mom is my sitter when I work, allowing him to play/exercise, potty, eat. ( My shifts are 10-12 hrs. ) Problem we are experiencing now is, when we're home he cries if I leave him alone. Cries, howls himself horse. From the moment I close the door behind me. I can't always take him. ( He is in the kennel while I'm away. )
It would be good to start addressing his confidence now. The longer this goes on the harder it will be to help him feel more comfortable when you are alone. Check out this video on how to get started: ruclips.net/video/2gSQe2hTrE4/видео.html
I wonder if letting them stay longer under the supervision of their mother can help reduce this issue. My dog was probably given to me too early and he still misses/ignores social cues from other dogs. I can see how littermate syndrome can spiral into danger faster if one dog simply does not care about the other dogs distress
There are some benefits to socialization when the pups stay with the mama dog up to 10 or 12 weeks. But there are a lot of things the humans can do during that period to create a positive outlook on new things.
Please say having land helps you prevent littermate syndrome. We went to get one blue heeler and came home with two 9 week old sisters. We have a super small house but lots of kids to help and animals too. How do you prevent this on a homestead.
It really comes down to keeping them separated and treating them like they are solo dogs in the home. That's the best way to prevent littermate syndrome.
How are your puppies doing so far? I’m about to adopt two blue heelers (male and female, litter mates) about 7 months old. We live in a tiny house in a homestead. There’s plenty of space and other animals as well. I really hope that having lots of space to run around, exercise and training can help prevent this kind of behavior.
We just got 2 litter mates they are around 4 months old. You mentioned that they should be separated & to only have an hour of playtime together. When can they start to be fully around each other for more than an hour?
It really depends on the behavior of the dogs. You can watch their body language for signs of overstimulation or getting tired and note the threshold for how long they can be together. But in general the more separated they are as they go through their developmental phases of the first year, the better!
Thank you for your time & your videos, they are really informative.
So your advice is to just crate a rotate?
Yes, that's often what is required with littermates.
We got to 2 brothers not knowing anything about this syndrome. Now what? They are 8 weeks old. The play pretty good but can get rough..help!!
Keeping them separate for the majority of the day will be key! This helps them build a relationship with you rather than only with each other. Of course they can get together for playtime, but this should be structured and short and preferably you have one human per pup who can help them learn good play manners.
@HowToTrainADreamDog ok. We're working on introducing crates, and then we'll move to separating. How long should we work on this? We work during the day so they share a playpen amd we watch on the camera.
For crate games we recommend at least 30 minutes a day in 1-2 minute increments. More if your dog needs it! The goal will be for them to be in separate crates when you are gone. With the right training, they can nap and relax while you are away. You'll have to accommodate any necessary potty breaks, of course.
I have 2 dogs but not both puppies. One is 6 months and the other is 3 years old. I wanted to wait on purpose.
That's a great age difference!