amerique2

I'm trying to decide if getting 2 puppies (one is a 3-month-old standard poodle, the other is a 2-month-old golden retriever) at the same time would be the best thing to do. I work 4 days a week and would make trips home at lunch to see about the puppy/puppies on those days. Currently have Rebel (under my picture) and Tiger, my 17-year-old tabby cat.

What are the plusses and minuses of raising 2 puppies at the same time?

Thanks for any input.

passion4poodles

I have had 2 pups at once...3 times! LOL!! First I had Tynkers and a friends Boston/Jack mix they were both the same age and size, she was out of the country when we got him for her and I had them for a month, it was not really that bad for me, just keep them on the same schedual and it is usually pretty easy. The second time was a standard pup, she was 7 months though, and a 2 month old Toy poodle, that was harder, since the schedual could not really be the same because of the size differance, one had to eat more often, go out more often ect, and the 3rd time was 2 toys same age and size and it was just as easy as the first set. I have twin skin kids though so 2 at a time is something I am used to LMAO!!!! I would say since you work so close and they are about the same size it would be fairly easy, you just have to keep BOTH eyes on them at all times till they are out of the puppy stage of eating EVERYTHING that fits in their mouths LOL! It all just depends on how much time you have, I am a stay at home mom, so I had all day to work with them sounds like you have alot of time too but not as much.

spoospirit

I am raising two puppies at the same time and it is going well. They are great company for each other; especially when it comes to getting excess energy out playing together. I am home most of the time too/ which makes it easier for me too.

mercymoon

I dunno about two at once, will definitely
be harder. I just recently got a three month old black toy male and we are going through what is called "Puppy Hell" right now....he loves to rip up paper, go potty on the carpet, but he is also a
joy at the same time. Personally I don't think I could go about raising two puppies at once, but that is just me.

I will let you decide!

passion4poodles

MM have you ever tried to beel train your little guys? It is really easy and alot less stressful then having to clean up messes all the time.

mercymoon

Can't say I have, I have tried paper training but Cashm just likes to rip it to shreds...time to try another alternative!

passion4poodles

I trained mine by letting out whenever they were near it and rang it even if they did not really need out, I would just say go outside and open the door, only took about a week for them to grasp it. You reward as well after they go out. I have also taught Tynk to pee on command lol! She is one smart cookie!

Locket

I've never raised two puppies at once but here are some things I've heard re: pros and cons.

Pros:
- they have a buddy to play with, so they tire themselves out faster
- 2x the puppy breath
- 2x the puppy bellies
- 2x the puppy cuteness

Cons:
- they bond with each other more than you
- 2x the training
- 2x the food cost
- 2x the vet bills
- 2x the mess
- 2x the puppy crazies

Personally, I like to enjoy my puppies one at a time. I also like to leave room in my house to add another puppy/dog down the road. Getting two puppies at the same time when you already have Rebel (who is pretty young too I think), gives you a rather full house for the next 10+ years.
If you think you can afford 3 dogs, have enough time for 3 dogs, and want three dogs, then go for it I guess.

thestars

You're right about that Locket. I got two std poos at the same time 8 years ago. I prefer to at least spread them by a minimum of a year. That way we get them involved with all the training and puppy socialization without each other to depend upon. More independant and into their owners that way. Got six now, 4 standards and 2 toys. 12 yr, 8 yr, 8 yr, & 7 mo std. and 3 yr & 2yr toys.

amerique2

That makes sense. I really want to enjoy them individually--just hate that they are both available at the same time. I've already met and played with the poodle puppy, and I am in love. I haven't seen the GR puppy in person, just photos, so it is a little easier to be objective with her. Rebel is 2 1/2 and would readily accept a new playmate. He tries to get Tiger to play with him, but Tiger doesn't want anything to do with Rebel.

The Stars--How do you do it with six? When Rebel and I were out walking this morning, I tried to imagine walking with 3 at a time!