{"id":4396,"date":"2022-07-04T11:14:50","date_gmt":"2022-07-04T11:14:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-should-dog-littermates-be-separated\/"},"modified":"2022-07-06T09:20:47","modified_gmt":"2022-07-06T09:20:47","slug":"you-asked-should-dog-littermates-be-separated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-should-dog-littermates-be-separated\/","title":{"rendered":"You asked: Should dog littermates be separated?"},"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\/you-asked-should-dog-littermates-be-separated\/#You_asked_Should_dog_littermates_be_separated\" title=\"You asked: Should dog littermates be separated?\">You asked: Should dog littermates be separated?<\/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\/you-asked-should-dog-littermates-be-separated\/#Can_you_separate_dogs_with_littermate_syndrome\" title=\"Can you separate dogs with littermate syndrome?\">Can you separate dogs with littermate syndrome?<\/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\/you-asked-should-dog-littermates-be-separated\/#Is_it_bad_to_separate_dog_siblings\" title=\"Is it bad to separate dog siblings?\">Is it bad to separate dog siblings?<\/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\/you-asked-should-dog-littermates-be-separated\/#When_should_littermates_be_separated\" title=\"When should littermates be separated?\">When should littermates be separated?<\/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\/you-asked-should-dog-littermates-be-separated\/#Should_littermates_sleep_together\" title=\"Should littermates sleep together?\">Should littermates sleep 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\/you-asked-should-dog-littermates-be-separated\/#How_do_you_separate_two_dogs_stuck_together\" title=\"How do you separate two dogs stuck together?\">How do you separate two dogs stuck together?<\/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\/you-asked-should-dog-littermates-be-separated\/#Should_I_separate_my_dogs_after_they_fight\" title=\"Should I separate my dogs after they fight?\">Should I separate my dogs after they fight?<\/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\/you-asked-should-dog-littermates-be-separated\/#Will_dog_siblings_recognize_each_other\" title=\"Will dog siblings recognize each other?\">Will dog siblings recognize each other?<\/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\/you-asked-should-dog-littermates-be-separated\/#Is_it_bad_to_have_the_runt_of_the_litter\" title=\"Is it bad to have the runt of the litter?\">Is it bad to have the runt of the litter?<\/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\/you-asked-should-dog-littermates-be-separated\/#Do_puppies_get_sad_when_separated\" title=\"Do puppies get sad when separated?\">Do puppies get sad when separated?<\/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\/you-asked-should-dog-littermates-be-separated\/#Is_it_better_to_get_one_puppy_or_two\" title=\"Is it better to get one puppy or two?\">Is it better to get one puppy or two?<\/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\/you-asked-should-dog-littermates-be-separated\/#Are_separated_puppies_bad\" title=\"Are separated puppies bad?\">Are separated puppies bad?<\/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\/you-asked-should-dog-littermates-be-separated\/#What_age_does_littermate_syndrome_start\" title=\"What age does littermate syndrome start?\">What age does littermate syndrome start?<\/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\/you-asked-should-dog-littermates-be-separated\/#How_do_you_raise_a_littermate_puppy\" title=\"How do you raise a littermate puppy?\">How do you raise a littermate puppy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_asked_Should_dog_littermates_be_separated\"><\/span>You asked: Should dog littermates be separated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In many cases, littermates can grow up to lead normal, healthy lives in the same household. Here\u2019s what you need to know: Give the puppies periodic time apart every single day. That means they should be regularly walked separately, played with separately, and trained separately.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-separate-dogs-with-littermate-syndrome\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_separate_dogs_with_littermate_syndrome\"><\/span>Can you separate dogs with littermate syndrome?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-133897\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-you-separate-dogs-with-littermate-syndrome.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-you-separate-dogs-with-littermate-syndrome.png 1200w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-you-separate-dogs-with-littermate-syndrome-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-you-separate-dogs-with-littermate-syndrome-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-you-separate-dogs-with-littermate-syndrome-768x403.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sharon, you\u2019ve highlighted one of the major reasons littermates shouldn\u2019t be adopted together. Because they have each other as playmates, they are bonded more closely to each other than to their human family and, because two puppies are exponentially difficult to deal with, they don\u2019t get trained.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-bad-to-separate-dog-siblings\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_bad_to_separate_dog_siblings\"><\/span>Is it bad to separate dog siblings?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>During my appointment with the family, we determined that the best course was to rehome one of the 12-week-old siblings. Dunbar agrees that it\u2019s often best to separate littermates, especially if symptoms appear early, so that each has a chance to develop normally as an individual.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"when-should-littermates-be-separated\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_littermates_be_separated\"><\/span>When should littermates be separated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For instance, puppies learn by playing with their littermates that biting is bad, as well as when \u201cplay\u201d might be too rough. The recommended age for separating puppies from their litter is 6 to 8 weeks, according to Dr.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pQ89W5ol8l0\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-littermates-sleep-together\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_littermates_sleep_together\"><\/span>Should littermates sleep together?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The pups should sleep separately, in separate crates and eat from separate bowls, no trading allowed! They should attend separate training classes \u2013 or failing that, work on opposite sides of the room.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-separate-two-dogs-stuck-together\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_separate_two_dogs_stuck_together\"><\/span>How do you separate two dogs stuck together?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s a natural process, and it needs time. But if you notice that the dogs are tied for too long and that it\u2019s really too painful for them, stay calm and pet the female dog gently on the head. This will help the dog to calm down and relax all the muscles so that the male dog can slowly separate from the female dog.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/m8WFxmGxatA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-separate-my-dogs-after-they-fight\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_separate_my_dogs_after_they_fight\"><\/span>Should I separate my dogs after they fight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wounds from a dog fight can often damage tissue far deeper than the human eye can see and your dog will likely need antibiotics to prevent infection. 6 \u2013 After both dogs are medically cleared, keep them separated for 36 to 48 hours. Allow them both time to calm down, cool off and return to their normal selves.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"will-dog-siblings-recognize-each-other\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_dog_siblings_recognize_each_other\"><\/span>Will dog siblings recognize each other?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Research suggests that dogs are able to recognize their siblings and their parents later in life as long as they spent the first 16 weeks together. Intuitively, the less time dogs spend with their families as puppies, the less likely it is they\u2019ll be able to recognize a family member later on.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZlRjmTnu5Yc\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-bad-to-have-the-runt-of-the-litter\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_bad_to_have_the_runt_of_the_litter\"><\/span>Is it bad to have the runt of the litter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Summary. Hopefully, now you know the answer to your original question \u201cIs it ok to pick the runt of the litter?\u201d Yes, it is perfectly ok to pick the runt of the litter, providing they are healthy and received the necessary care after they were born.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-puppies-get-sad-when-separated\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_puppies_get_sad_when_separated\"><\/span>Do puppies get sad when separated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-133898\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Do-puppies-get-sad-when-separated.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Do-puppies-get-sad-when-separated.jpg 850w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Do-puppies-get-sad-when-separated-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Do-puppies-get-sad-when-separated-768x431.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>What To Expect In the Early Days With Your Puppy. You can almost count on some typical separation behaviors from your puppy and, once you understand these behaviors, you\u2019ll find them much easier to deal with. He may cry when you\u2019re out of sight, and follow you everywhere you go.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-better-to-get-one-puppy-or-two\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_better_to_get_one_puppy_or_two\"><\/span>Is it better to get one puppy or two?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Owning more than one dog is great. But if you wait at least one year before getting a second puppy, you get all the benefits of multiple dogs without the chaos of multiple puppies. Each dog gets a chance to learn and adapt to his new home and bond with his owners without sibling competition.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"are-separated-puppies-bad\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_separated_puppies_bad\"><\/span>Are separated puppies bad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Puppies are at a crucial socialization period at 7-9 weeks of age, and this is when they need to learn how to be members of a human household.\u00a0 Therefore, it is actually somewhat cruel NOT to separate them as young, impressionable pups, and give each the best chance for a good life.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hfDO1E4hU0g\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-age-does-littermate-syndrome-start\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_age_does_littermate_syndrome_start\"><\/span>What age does littermate syndrome start?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What Is Littermate Syndrome? Littermate Syndrome is the name given to the common behavioral problems that arise when two puppies are raised together beyond the typical 10-12 weeks (about 3 months of age) that professional breeders recommend.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-raise-a-littermate-puppy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_raise_a_littermate_puppy\"><\/span>How do you raise a littermate puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A good solid training foundation in the early years will help make your dog a lifelong, enjoyable pet.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Individual Attention. Each puppy gets individual attention during the day.<\/li>\n<li>Individual Training.<\/li>\n<li>Play Time With Other Dogs.<\/li>\n<li>Individual and Group Walks.<\/li>\n<li>Crate Training.<\/li>\n<li>Chew Time and Puzzle Toys.<\/li>\n<li>Nap Time!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p_RDIS9yoVo\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents You asked: Should dog littermates be separated?Can you separate dogs with littermate syndrome?Is it bad to separate dog siblings?When should littermates be separated?Should littermates sleep together?How do you separate two dogs stuck together?Should I separate my dogs after they fight?Will dog siblings recognize each other?Is it bad to have the runt of&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":133896,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Should-dog-littermates-be-separated.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4396"}],"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=4396"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4396\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":133899,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4396\/revisions\/133899"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/133896"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4396"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4396"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4396"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}