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Littermates help!! Hi yorkie family, I am new to the forum and have two new yorkie babies..my daughter and I went to pick up one and left with two:D they are girls and littermates. They play together but they also get right vicious with each other. I assume since they are away from all the dogs at breeder now they are pushing for dominance. They are only eight weeks old and we do separate them and correct them when they do this. We do crate them together and from what ive read this is a controversial subject. We feed separately and they do have time away from each other so they will bond with us and not just each other however we want them to like each other and get along. We love them and will not get rid of one...we are determined to make it work. Any advice you could give us would be comforting and helpful. Should we correct them or stay out of it? Should we crate separately? Thanks.:aimeeyork |
Welcome and congratulations. I think they are just young and learning how to find their place. I have never had 2 puppies together but have multiples. They have their little fights but unless one was getting hurt I let them work it out. The all get along now. I'm not sure about the separate crates, maybe someone with experience with 2 puppies can help out. Did you ask the breeder how they got along at her place? |
They're only 8 weeks. From 8-12 weeks their mother and littermates teach them not to play rough. This is the age where they are experimenting and their mom corrects bad behavior. Your breeder should have known that. Since they are already with you, do the best you can and nip the issue in the bud. They could just be playing, like puppies do, but when they reach a point where you think they're too aggressive, separate them as you have been doing. Good luck and enjoy your new puppies! |
Littermates help!! I too brought home 2 littermates, Bella and Dixie when they were 9 wks old. Yes at first I kept them together in the same crate for sleeping, same car seat for riding in the car,and eating from the same bowl. Even when they went to the groomers I had them stay together. Most of the time they were fine with it, sometimes they would fight but nothing really crazy. Bella liked to lay around as Dixie always wanted to play. Eventually I did separte them as I was afraid for them to get to attached to each other. You have to play it by ear and see how it goes. My girls are now 4 yrs old and they still bicker at times and then will lick each other and cuddle. If you have any other questions let me know. I will try to help as best as I can. Good Luck :aimeeyork Kathleen- |
I have a few questions. Who is the pack leader to the puppies ? Or is one yours and one your daughters ? The pack leader must correct unwanted behavior. Puppies learn not to bite too hard during this stage and the mother( who is the pack leader corrects them as needed) I recomend reading some training books ASAP. Two of my favorites are : Dog Perfect by Sarah Hodgson and How to be your dog's best friend by the Monks of New Skete. You may like like these methods or prefer another way. Some people really like the books and videos by Cesar Millan. It will work out. |
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