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rockemsockem · 02-26-2008, 10:20 AM

I have two yorkie pups right now - Rocky is 5 months and Harley is about 14 weeks old. They are both currently enrolled in basic obedience class and usually do very well. Last night, Rocky was so distracted by what Harley was doing that he would barely pay attention to me. My fiance was training Harley while I was with Rocky. I know that the pups love each other, but it has never an issue of to who was boss in our little pack. They show all the signs of knowing who is in control, but the teacher told us that we have to separate them all the time until they both understand that my fiance and I are the alpha dogs.

I guess I wanted to see what everyone had to say about training two puppies at once. Rocky & Harley stay by my side when I walk and sit before I feed them and always obey my commands, so is Rocky really showing signs of dominance or is he just missing his brother? I am against separating them because I got two for a reason! I wanted them to be buddies and enjoy one another's company.

Sorry so long but any advice?

02-26-2008, 10:20 AM	#1
rockemsockem YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 2	Training two puppies at once I have two yorkie pups right now - Rocky is 5 months and Harley is about 14 weeks old. They are both currently enrolled in basic obedience class and usually do very well. Last night, Rocky was so distracted by what Harley was doing that he would barely pay attention to me. My fiance was training Harley while I was with Rocky. I know that the pups love each other, but it has never an issue of to who was boss in our little pack. They show all the signs of knowing who is in control, but the teacher told us that we have to separate them all the time until they both understand that my fiance and I are the alpha dogs. I guess I wanted to see what everyone had to say about training two puppies at once. Rocky & Harley stay by my side when I walk and sit before I feed them and always obey my commands, so is Rocky really showing signs of dominance or is he just missing his brother? I am against separating them because I got two for a reason! I wanted them to be buddies and enjoy one another's company. Sorry so long but any advice?