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The Truth About Getting Two Puppies at Once


Thinking about getting two puppies?

A good breeder should be aware of these issues and will not sell you two pups from the one litter. Their concern should be with the welfare of the dogs, not ...

I'd love to get two puppies at once! - German Shepherds Forum

Raising two puppies from the same litter is not for everyone but it can be done successfully and I'm glad we did.

Should we get 2 puppies from the same litter? - The Labrador Forum

Having done it myself, I would advise against it, although not because it's not possible to raise two well-adjusted dogs. For most people, I'd ...

Raising two puppies: total insanity or just mild lunacy? - Meh

Then we got home and read all kinds of information online that said NEVER get two pups from the same litter, because they'll bond with each ...

Pros and Cons of Raising Two Littermate Puppies - PetHelpful

House training one puppy is unnerving enough that two may really make it quite impossible. You may find yourself cleaning up the mess of one pup ...

Getting two puppies at once? | Dog Food Chat

It really depends on the person. If you an handle double everything and when I say double everything I mean separate walks, separate feeding, ...

Anyone ever taken on 2 puppies at the same time?

I wouldn't recommend two pups, always best to wait at least a year between each dog so you've got time to bond with one and get good manners, ...

What problems may arise if you raise two puppies from the same ...

Littermates are more likely to be friendly towards each other if you're getting them primarily as pets and intend to spay/neuter.

Double Trouble - Two puppies at once?.. - Positively | Victoria Stilwell

You still shouldnt get two puppies. They will take three times the work of one, if not more, everything you do with one puppy.. you must do with the other puppy ...

Looking for POSITIVE stories - adopting sibling puppies

raising two dogs that are the same age, particularly litter mates, is a completely different ball game than two dogs that are different ages. If ...

Myths And Truths About Littermate Syndrome - Lindseyandcoco

Choosing to raise two puppies at the same time is not for the faint of heart, the disorganized or dog mom novices. One may think the hard work of raising and ...

Two Puppies or One? - Oregon Humane Society

Each puppy needs to be trained as an individual. When you have one puppy, a lot of training can happen in the course of the day. Having two puppies complicates ...

Five things to consider when getting two puppies together - Vets Now

Getting two puppies at the same time can be hard work. Find out the pros and cons of buying and training two puppies together with this Vets ...

7 Possible Issues With Adopting Two Puppies at the Same Time

You might think that getting two puppies means twice the training. The truth is that it means even more than that. You need to ensure they ...

Should I get 2 Puppies at Once? What is Littermate Syndrome?

... dogs. And this is also true of 2 puppies who aren't from the same litter, but are again raised in the same home at the same time. And even ...

Littermate Syndrome Treatment | Specialized Dog Behavioral Therapy

Professional trainers recommend against getting two puppies within six months of one another, because the risks are just too high. This doesn't even take into ...

The Truth About Adopting Two Dogs at Once - Rescue Dogs 101

It is NOT easier with two puppies at the same time. It was double the potty accidents, double the mischief, double the trouble!

The Litter-mate Debate: Should you get two puppies at once?

Often a family will go to pick out one puppy, get overwhelmed with cuteness, and, long story short, come home with two.

How Do I Train Two Puppies at The Same Time? - Good Dog Blog ...

Training two puppies at once usually isn't recommended due to littermate syndrome. If you're still interested in raising two puppies, ...

Vet Explains Why You Should Never Adopt Puppies From the Same ...

"Owners often feel like homing two puppies from the same litter is a safe way to ensure that the dogs will get along and not be lonely, however ...