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littermates separation anxiety
We recently lost our 15 yr old cocker spaniel and decided to purchase a new
puppy. There were 2 females left, and when we saw them we could not bear to separate them (nor could we choose one over the other because they were too cute!!). They were 12 weeks when we got them and are VERY connected to each other. They are now 16 weeks and while they are doing well, the separation anxiety for one of them - Lily - is rather intense. It is difficult to get her to go out by herself -- we are of course still in house training mode -- and she will quickly pee, and then run up the stairs desparate to get back to her sister. We try to walk them togther but the play is too much and the walks do not work. We decided to walk them separately. Lily will not go anywhere without her sister Lulu -- altho Lulu walks fine on her own. We do not want this to continue too much longer and would like any ideas on dealing with Lily's anxiety. (Lulu has a bit of this when we take them out separately to do their business but it is just crying when she is left in her crate. We do crate them separately, but they are close togther). If we take them out togther they distract each other from the business at hand! I know alot of this is because they are puppies but we would like to deal with the issues sooner rather than later. Any ideas??? Thanks in advance ------------------ Kristen |
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littermates separation anxiety
On Wed, 27 Dec 2006 08:09:29 -0500, "Kristen Ryan"
, clicked their heels and said: There were 2 females left, and when we saw them we could not bear to separate them (nor could we choose one over the other because they were too cute!!). And the breeder went along with that? A shame. They were 12 weeks when we got them and are VERY connected to each other. 12 weeks is kind of the upper age where dogs can be too "dog" oriented and not enough people oriented, unless having been worked with individually. They are now 16 weeks and while they are doing well, the separation anxiety for one of them - Lily - is rather intense. It is difficult to get her to go out by herself -- we are of course still in house training mode -- and she will quickly pee, and then run up the stairs desparate to get back to her sister. We try to walk them togther but the play is too much and the walks do not work. Use leashes. Hang tough. We decided to walk them separately. Lily will not go anywhere without her sister Lulu -- altho Lulu walks fine on her own. What do you mean "will not"? It's not an option IMO. If we take them out togther they distract each other from the business at hand! Don't allow that to happen. I know alot of this is because they are puppies but we would like to deal with the issues sooner rather than later. Kristen - you've learned why getting littermates is generally not recommended, especially 12 week old littermates. You need to make a real effort to be taking Lily places on her own. Meet other puppies, people, take puppy class with just her (have your spouse go with Luly at a different time or location). You also need to decide that *you* choose what will be done or not done, and "just do it". Letting Lily make the choice is going to continue to backfire. Leashes, even in the yard, are a good idea, to keep pups focused on the task at hand. It would be a very good idea for you to seek in-person help, and get those pups out for other socialization. Good luck! -- Janet Boss www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com |
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littermates separation anxiety
Janet B composed these thoughts and
posted them : Kristen - you've learned why getting littermates is generally not recommended, especially 12 week old littermates. You need to make a real effort to be taking Lily places on her own. Meet other puppies, people, take puppy class with just her (have your spouse go with Luly at a different time or location). You also need to decide that *you* choose what will be done or not done, and "just do it". Letting Lily make the choice is going to continue to backfire. Leashes, even in the yard, are a good idea, to keep pups focused on the task at hand. It would be a very good idea for you to seek in-person help, and get those pups out for other socialization. Good luck! -- Janet Boss www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com ditto |
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