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Littermate Syndrome and Managing More than One Dog in a Household
In this episode of the The Robotic Dog podcast, Brittney discusses the complexities of raising two puppies from the same litter, known as 'littermate syndrome', and the challenges that come with managing two dogs in a household. Littermate syndrome can result in heightened codependency and conflict between puppies. She advises raising a single puppy with structure and rules before introducing another. The podcast also tackles the topic of introducing a new pet to an existing dog by slowly conditioning them to each other's presence. Importantly, the host emphasizes that a puppy is a future dog that requires investment of time for training.
00:01 Introduction to the Podcast
00:16 Understanding Littermate Syndrome
00:26 The Challenges of Raising Littermates
01:52 The Impact of Littermate Syndrome on Dogs' Behavior
02:21 Recommendations for Raising Puppies
02:42 Introducing a New Dog to the Household
02:59 The Process of Introducing Dogs to Each Other
03:59 Establishing Ground Rules for Dogs in the Household
04:15 The Importance of Raising a Dog, Not a Puppy
04:31 Conclusion and Contact Information
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