{"id":20704,"date":"2022-03-25T11:09:18","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:09:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-2-female-dogs-to-get-along\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:09:18","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:09:18","slug":"how-long-does-it-take-for-2-female-dogs-to-get-along","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-2-female-dogs-to-get-along\/","title":{"rendered":"How long does it take for 2 female dogs to get along?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-2-female-dogs-to-get-along\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_2_female_dogs_to_get_along\" title=\"How long does it take for 2 female dogs to get along?\">How long does it take for 2 female dogs to get along?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-2-female-dogs-to-get-along\/#Is_it_OK_to_have_two_female_dogs_together\" title=\"Is it OK to have two female dogs together?\">Is it OK to have two female dogs together?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-2-female-dogs-to-get-along\/#How_do_you_get_two_female_dogs_to_get_along\" title=\"How do you get two female dogs to get along?\">How do you get two female dogs to get along?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-2-female-dogs-to-get-along\/#Is_it_better_to_have_two_male_or_two_female_dogs\" title=\"Is it better to have two male or two female dogs?\">Is it better to have two male or two female dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-2-female-dogs-to-get-along\/#Can_2_female_dogs_live_together\" title=\"Can 2 female dogs live together?\">Can 2 female dogs live together?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-2-female-dogs-to-get-along\/#Can_female_dogs_get_along_with_female_dogs\" title=\"Can female dogs get along with female dogs?\">Can female dogs get along with female dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-2-female-dogs-to-get-along\/#How_do_I_stop_my_two_female_dogs_from_fighting\" title=\"How do I stop my two female dogs from fighting?\">How do I stop my two female dogs from fighting?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-2-female-dogs-to-get-along\/#Will_two_female_dogs_get_along\" title=\"Will two female dogs get along?\">Will two female dogs get along?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-2-female-dogs-to-get-along\/#Is_it_best_to_have_two_female_dogs_or_one_of_each\" title=\"Is it best to have two female dogs or one of each?\">Is it best to have two female dogs or one of each?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-2-female-dogs-to-get-along\/#What_happens_if_you_have_two_female_dogs\" title=\"What happens if you have two female dogs?\">What happens if you have two female dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-2-female-dogs-to-get-along\/#Will_2_female_dogs_get_along\" title=\"Will 2 female dogs get along?\">Will 2 female dogs get along?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-2-female-dogs-to-get-along\/#How_do_you_train_two_female_dogs_to_get_along\" title=\"How do you train two female dogs to get along?\">How do you train two female dogs to get along?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-2-female-dogs-to-get-along\/#Is_it_better_to_have_more_male_or_female_dogs\" title=\"Is it better to have more male or female dogs?\">Is it better to have more male or female dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-2-female-dogs-to-get-along\/#Do_two_female_dogs_live_together_peacefully\" title=\"Do two female dogs live together peacefully?\">Do two female dogs live together peacefully?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-2-female-dogs-to-get-along\/#Can_you_have_two_female_dogs_in_the_house\" title=\"Can you have two female dogs in the house?\">Can you have two female dogs in the house?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-2-female-dogs-to-get-along\/#How_do_I_introduce_two_female_dogs\" title=\"How do I introduce two female dogs?\">How do I introduce two female dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-2-female-dogs-to-get-along\/#Do_female_dogs_prefer_female_dogs\" title=\"Do female dogs prefer female dogs?\">Do female dogs prefer female dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-2-female-dogs-to-get-along\/#Do_female_dogs_get_along_better_with_male_or_female_dogs\" title=\"Do female dogs get along better with male or female dogs?\">Do female dogs get along better with male or female dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-2-female-dogs-to-get-along\/#Should_I_get_a_male_or_female_dog_if_I_already_have_a_female\" title=\"Should I get a male or female dog if I already have a female?\">Should I get a male or female dog if I already have a female?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-2-female-dogs-to-get-along\/#Why_is_my_female_dog_attacking_my_other_female_dog\" title=\"Why is my female dog attacking my other female dog?\">Why is my female dog attacking my other female dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-2-female-dogs-to-get-along\/#Why_do_my_girl_dogs_keep_fighting\" title=\"Why do my girl dogs keep fighting?\">Why do my girl dogs keep fighting?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-2-female-dogs-to-get-along\/#Is_it_better_to_have_two_male_dogs_and_one_female_or_two_females_and_one_male\" title=\"Is it better to have two male dogs and one female or two females and one male?\">Is it better to have two male dogs and one female or two females and one male?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-2-female-dogs-to-get-along\/#Are_dogs_happier_in_pairs\" title=\"Are dogs happier in pairs?\">Are dogs happier in pairs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_2_female_dogs_to_get_along\"><\/span>How long does it take for 2 female dogs to get along?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There isn&#8217;t research for dogs, as there is for cats, that show how long it takes dogs to adjust to each other. Phifer, however, says that <b>two to four weeks is usually enough time to know if dogs can be friends.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_have_two_female_dogs_together\"><\/span>Is it OK to have two female dogs together?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For the happiest dogs and the safest household, <b>opposite sex dogs almost always do best together. Many same-sex combinations of dogs will fight, sometimes to the death. Those who work out a dominance order may not fare much better.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_two_female_dogs_to_get_along\"><\/span>How do you get two female dogs to get along?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let your dogs sniff each other and greet each other normally. Give them positive reinforcement through calm verbal affirmations. After letting them play for a while, put both dogs in a sit or stay, then let them interact again. Finally, take them on walks together, allowing them to sniff each other along the way.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_better_to_have_two_male_or_two_female_dogs\"><\/span>Is it better to have two male or two female dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gender: While there is no set rule that a female dog will be a better friend for a male dog, <b>if you have never had two dogs at the same time it is generally easier and often safer to have dogs of the opposite sex. Same-sex combinations can be tricky to manage as dogs work out their dominance or pack order.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_2_female_dogs_live_together\"><\/span>Can 2 female dogs live together?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Keep both dogs on their leashes and allow them to sniff each other and touch noses for a few minutes, then separate them and do something to distract them, such as playing or practicing some obedience training. Bring them back together to repeat the sniffing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_female_dogs_get_along_with_female_dogs\"><\/span>Can female dogs get along with female dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For the happiest dogs and the safest household, <b>opposite sex dogs almost always do best together. Many same-sex combinations of dogs will fight, sometimes to the death. Those who work out a dominance order may not fare much better.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_two_female_dogs_from_fighting\"><\/span>How do I stop my two female dogs from fighting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While <b>many female dogs do get along peacefully, adopting two puppies of the same sex can sometimes be like playing Russian roulette, their future may be a question mark. As cute as they may be, please try to consider that in the future one of them may have to be re-homed simply because they do not get along.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_two_female_dogs_get_along\"><\/span>Will two female dogs get along?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For the happiest dogs and the safest household, <b>opposite sex dogs almost always do best together. Many same-sex combinations of dogs will fight, sometimes to the death. Those who work out a dominance order may not fare much better.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_best_to_have_two_female_dogs_or_one_of_each\"><\/span>Is it best to have two female dogs or one of each?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gender: While there is no set rule that a female dog will be a better friend for a male dog, <b>if you have never had two dogs at the same time it is generally easier and often safer to have dogs of the opposite sex. Same-sex combinations can be tricky to manage as dogs work out their dominance or pack order.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_have_two_female_dogs\"><\/span>What happens if you have two female dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You don&#8217;t want to leave them together, unattended, until you&#8217;re certain they are getting along. Even if they seem to hit it off from the start, <b>resentments and territorial spats can arise even months later. Everything likely will be fine, but it&#8217;s always good to be prepared.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_2_female_dogs_get_along\"><\/span>Will 2 female dogs get along?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Prevent a Dog Fight<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Always spay and neuter your dogs.<\/li>\n<li>Feed multiple dogs in a home separately.<\/li>\n<li>Keep dogs leashed when outside.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid dog parks if you have a dog that has a possessive demeanor.  <\/li>\n<li>Keep especially desired toys out of reach.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_train_two_female_dogs_to_get_along\"><\/span>How do you train two female dogs to get along?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Two alpha females can get along just fine if the owners are true leaders or they may fight if the owners are not. On the other hand even two submissive-follower type females can begin to fight if the humans are weak pack leaders. Dogs can also begin to fight if the humans allow the pack to become unstable.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_better_to_have_more_male_or_female_dogs\"><\/span>Is it better to have more male or female dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some believe that the male dog is more affectionate and easier to train, while the female dog is more aggressive and protective of its owners and puppies. Well, the truth is that when it comes to dogs and puppies <b>there is no superior sex<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_two_female_dogs_live_together_peacefully\"><\/span>Do two female dogs live together peacefully?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While <b>many female dogs do get along peacefully, adopting two puppies of the same sex can sometimes be like playing Russian roulette, their future may be a question mark. As cute as they may be, please try to consider that in the future one of them may have to be re-homed simply because they do not get along.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_have_two_female_dogs_in_the_house\"><\/span>Can you have two female dogs in the house?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There isn&#8217;t research for dogs, as there is for cats, that show how long it takes dogs to adjust to each other. Phifer, however, says that <b>two to four weeks is usually enough time to know if dogs can be friends.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_introduce_two_female_dogs\"><\/span>How do I introduce two female dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>DEAR CLAUDIA: <b>There are instances when two female dogs or two males get along fabulously in a home, and there are cases where a male and female pairing has gone very wrong. Speaking generally, however, you&#8217;ll reduce the odds of problems if you bring another male into your home.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_female_dogs_prefer_female_dogs\"><\/span>Do female dogs prefer female dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For the happiest dogs and the safest household, <b>opposite sex dogs almost always do best together. Many same-sex combinations of dogs will fight, sometimes to the death. Those who work out a dominance order may not fare much better.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_female_dogs_get_along_better_with_male_or_female_dogs\"><\/span>Do female dogs get along better with male or female dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whether or not dogs are more attracted to one gender can&#8217;t be objectively answered because all dogs and people are different. But, <b>dogs generally tend to be more attracted to a specific set of behaviors that are exhibited mostly by adult women. It&#8217;s not that dogs are exclusively attracted to female adults.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_get_a_male_or_female_dog_if_I_already_have_a_female\"><\/span>Should I get a male or female dog if I already have a female?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some of the things to consider are gender, size, and age. Most experts agree that, as a rule, <b>male and female dogs get along better than two females or two males<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_female_dog_attacking_my_other_female_dog\"><\/span>Why is my female dog attacking my other female dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fighting would most likely arise <b>if both dogs have a high desire for the same resource, if the desire to retain the resource is stronger in the more subordinate dog (especially if he or she gets to the resource first), or if the owner supports the dog that is being challenged.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_my_girl_dogs_keep_fighting\"><\/span>Why do my girl dogs keep fighting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Keep both dogs on their leashes and allow them to sniff each other and touch noses for a few minutes, then separate them and do something to distract them, such as playing or practicing some obedience training. Bring them back together to repeat the sniffing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_better_to_have_two_male_dogs_and_one_female_or_two_females_and_one_male\"><\/span>Is it better to have two male dogs and one female or two females and one male?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In general, choosing the other gender is wisest. So <b>if you already have a male dog, choose a female, and vice-versa. Select a younger dog (although, as stated above, not too young), as dogs close in age are more likely to have disagreements. Bringing in a dog older than your resident dog can create tension.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_dogs_happier_in_pairs\"><\/span>Are dogs happier in pairs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whether or not dogs are more attracted to one gender can&#8217;t be objectively answered because all dogs and people are different. But, <b>dogs generally tend to be more attracted to a specific set of behaviors that are exhibited mostly by adult women. It&#8217;s not that dogs are exclusively attracted to female adults.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How long does it take for 2 female dogs to get along?Is it OK to have two female dogs together?How do you get two female dogs to get along?Is it better to have two male or two female dogs?Can 2 female dogs live together?Can female dogs get along with female dogs?How do&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20704"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20704"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20704\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20704"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20704"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20704"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}