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Old December 27th 06, 02:09 PM posted to rec.pets.dogs.behavior
Kristen Ryan
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Default 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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Old December 27th 06, 03:22 PM posted to rec.pets.dogs.behavior
Janet B
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Default 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!
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Janet Boss
www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com
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Old December 27th 06, 05:29 PM posted to rec.pets.dogs.behavior
diddy
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Default littermates separation anxiety

Janet B composed these thoughts and
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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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