Two puppies Questions

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  1. Thur23

    Thur23 New Member

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    Two puppies

    I have a question and any information will help.

    After longs searches for the right puppy and right timing for us. My family and I have recently adopted a ESS puppy. During my search a few months ago I contacted a breeder about her beautiful puppies at the time they were spoken for. Just so happens now that we have adopted one the lady with the spoken for puppies contacted me and told me the puppy I originally wanted was once again available.

    Do I dare try and adopt 2 puppies? There would be about a two and a half month age difference.
    Of course the puppies are not from the same litter nor are they related.

    How difficult might this be?
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  3. CaroleC

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    Are these show or working line Springers? Are they to live indoors or be kennelled? How much experience do you have in handling and training the breed? I am inclined to think that two show line ESS so close in age would be a challenge, but two from working lines would be more than all but the most dedicated could cope with, due to their high energy level, and drive to work.
    This is only a personal view, but I would want Puppy One to be house-trained, showing some progress in their obedience, (or Field), training, and to be developing some degree of calm maturity, before introducing another Joker into the pack. YOU need to be the focus of your puppy's world - rather than a playmate of his/ her own species.
    Once your puppy has become an affectionate, biddable, companion - and the age for this will vary - is the time to think about adding another member to the household. The second dog will then have a role model, and learn so much from the older dog's presence.
    Good luck, whatever you decide.
  4. GsdSlave

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    Personally id advise against it.
    One has to be really dedicated and prepared to put in double the work with two puppies
    They need to be trained/walked/socialised separately and given individual time daily, so they can achieve their own individual personalities and bond with you rather than each other, and gets them used to being separated.
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    Hello,
    Here are some reasons why I would decide against it...
    * My ESS Harper she was definitely enough trouble to deal with at once.
    * The ESS breed needs a lot of attention and training to ensure they are well behaved as puppies and in the future (Excellent recall is required.)
    * The puppy may feel abandoned or replaced if you are focusing your time on the new arrival, I am sure this will not be the case as you will still give attention to the elder one aswell. However, you never know how the pup will interpret it.
    * One of the key reasons is if you are not prepared to dedicate yourself completely to two energetic puppies in need of training, socialisation and a special bond with you individually, you will have 2 dogs not trained as highly as you would have liked or one extremely well behaved dog just as you have always wanted.
    Hope this helps,
    Jane
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