FishinBC Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 They are both so young I don't think you will have much of an issue. You should see the three I have, all older and set in their ways, walking circles around each other since they were introduced three days ago. It is interesting watching them work on the pack order. Oh PS: Congrats and have a blast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fooshuman Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 WoOt GTuck I am envious! I would love to have more then 1 BC. Maybe someday i'll be able to swing it (sooner then later i hope TEE HEE!!)Yeah post pics' o plenty!! Grats on the new edition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat's Dogs Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 With pups that young - no problem really with them meeting eachother. Congrats on getting the pup! I want tons of pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTuck Posted April 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 Say hello to Dash. He's a little slobbery, Presley was all over him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Devils Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 How could you say no to that face... SUCKER Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTuck Posted April 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 It's a good thing I don't own any nice furniture. Presley invented a new game called king of the couch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTuck Posted April 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 Presley even let Dash win once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KrisK Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 LOL...I'd say you've got your hands full! Have fun. They look like they will get along just fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie_Girl Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 You and the pups are going to have a blast! And if you make sure you get plenty of one on one with Dash so he will bond with you, you will have a very happy new family! They both look awesome! Enjoy and congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTuck Posted April 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 I did spend some one on one time with Dash last night, it's difficult though. Presley constantly wants to know what is going on. We went down in the basement, and that seemed to work. It's going to be hard to get alone time in the back yard, she goes crazy in the house when I'm out there without her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat's Dogs Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 What a cute pup! Watching them play is better then TV - by a lot, they can be so funny! I can't wait to see that little man grow up.... I bet he is going to be VERY handsome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shetlander Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 Originally posted by GTuck:I did spend some one on one time with Dash last night, it's difficult though. Everything is brand new and exciting for all three of you right now! They're both very cute and look like they'll be a boatload of fun. I'm sure as Dash settles in, you'll figure out the best way to spend that very important one on one time with each dog. I tried leaving Quinn loose in the house when I train the other dogs and I thought he was going to come through the window in his eagerness to get to us. So he's crated -- sometimes in the bedroom, sometimes I bring his travel crate out on the patio -- or tied up while I train the other dogs. But starting out, I think you'd want to have the other dog in another room at least. I don't have much in the way of tolerance for vocalizations when I'm trying to train another dog. I've found telling the dog to quiet or if they persist smacking the crate and telling the dog to be quiet is very effective. I also praise and offer treats intermittently for quietly waiting their turn. I'm sure a more skilled clicker trainer could train this without aversives, but I'm not that skilled. Also, a couple of friends have trained using only reinforcement for quiet and both their dogs are terrible in their crates. Anyway, I've found that very few of these corrections are needed especially if I do it from the start before bad habits develop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunar Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 Oh how cute!!! RE spending time with each one - Zoe goes nuts when she's left alone in the house or in her crate. If Zeeke's in his crate beside her she's fine, but she can't STAND us taking Zeeke and not her. A lot of that's my fault since she was the youngin, I spent almost all my time with her (either alone or with Zeeke) - and put Zeeke with his daddy in the office sometimes. Zeeke had some sep. anxiety issues so it took him a year to learn to be quiet and settle down while in his crate. (But now he immediately lays down and naps.) I hope it doesn't take you that long! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTuck Posted April 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 Should I have their crates next to each other? I have them in seperate rooms right now, is that a bad move? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shetlander Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 Originally posted by GTuck:Should I have their crates next to each other? I have them in seperate rooms right now, is that a bad move? You know, just to be err on the side of caution, I'd keep them in separate rooms at least for a few months. I'm thinking of the bonding issue. My two shelties were 13 months apart and the younger one ended up more strongly bonded to the older one than to me. This wasn't the end of the world. She was still well bonded to me and would leave him in a second to train or play with me, but I've never had that with a dog. I attribute it to the fact she spent more time with him than with me during her impressionable first year. Of course, tmy dogs were loose in the kitchen/backyard where they could play to their hearts content. Maybe it wouldn't matter if your dogs are in crates. I also think from the standpoint of being able to tolerate being alone, it might be a good idea to keep them in separate rooms at least on occasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunar Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 Good question. I think Liz's point is very valid. I tried doing that at first, for that very reason. We ended up putting both crates side by side after a few months because we wanted the crates in the bedroom instead of out in the living room. She no longer freaks out when going in her crate, and in fact loves it (sleeps in it voluntarily). I think that was in large part due to her copying Zeeke - I mean if he had his own crate and he thought it was cool, well so was hers! But, again, she can't be left alone in there without him beside her or she gets upset. Soooo... cost/benefit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy V Posted April 14, 2006 Report Share Posted April 14, 2006 Congrats on the new puppy! Too cute! All my dogs are crated in the same room. Don't see a problem with it. Have fun! Wendy V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted April 14, 2006 Report Share Posted April 14, 2006 I think you are wonderful for giving this little guy a loving and forever home. And thanks to your vet, who had pity on him and found him the "right home" with you! Best wishes for all of you in your new (and sometimes chaotic) life together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenlion Posted April 14, 2006 Report Share Posted April 14, 2006 George and Cocoa have their crates right next to each other. After the first 3 days separated I moved them side by side. I once tried to separate them because Cocoa felt she should be able to use both of them but George could only use his which confused the poor boy, but then neither of them knew which one to use, so back they went.If your confused imagine poor George! Now with all pack issued settled they use their own and yes they are side by side. Whew! Toni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTuck Posted April 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 I ended up putting them side by side, it seems to be working out ok. Now feeding time, this is been a little difficult as well. I was feeding them seperately one in their crate, one eats. This created a lot of noise from the one in the crate. I then tried feeding them at the same time out ot their crates, this was alright, but Presley finished Dash's food, because she can eat faster. No food agression, but still not ideal. This morning I fed them in their crates at the same time. How do you guys do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTuck Posted April 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Aren't they cute together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipedream Farm Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 All of ours are fed in their crates at the same time. When we have "issues" with neighbors we put a visual barrier between the crates (i.e. card board, laminate, plywood, etc). Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTuck Posted April 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Actually, one more question. They are all over each other all the time. Is this normal? They hardly ever take a break, unless I sepearate them. It's not super agressive, every once and a while there is a yelp, but that's kind of expected, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTuck Posted April 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 I'm going to get one of those toys: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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