This is for all the 2 or more families
We are interested in adding another male to our little family in the near future and we were hoping for some advice. Midas does not do well with sharing his toys and we have always just put them up whenever there are other dogs around. The thing is he loves them so much I would feel guilty putting them up forever. I would love to get him to a point where he could be okay with another dog going near and playing with his toys. How did you all do it. I see all the puppies that are sharing and getting along with toys, I want that for Midas.
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Permalink Reply by christy fry on
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I think the big distinction is that Midas doesn't like visiting dogs to play with his toys...a new puppy would not be a visitor to Midas after a couple days he'd be apart of his pack...I own 3 dogs a 8 yr lab, 2 yr corgi male, and a 11 month corgi female...I always pick up toys in the begining until the existing dogs accept that the new visitor is well not a visitor it's never taken more than a couple days for that to happen...there may be problems in the begining but they'll subside so I say go for it!!
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Permalink Reply by Bev Levy on
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I have three. The doberman was added last year when my son decided to go back to college and moved back home. At that point we already knew that Sparty did not like her so I knew it would take some work. Sparty does fine with our other corgi. I leashed both dogs in the house the first couple days and monitored their interactions. With a dragging leash it was easy to correct which ever one started trouble. Sparty figured out pretty fast that he had to leave Misty alone if she had a toy and she learned that she could not just take stuff either. The most important thing to remember is that the toys are yours and you decide when they get to have them. If you get a dog with a complementary personality it should actually go smoothly. For example Sparty is very high energy and dominant and Izzy is more passive and laid back. The doberman is actually not dominant at all but is high energy. Just pick the new dog that will be best for your dog instead of picking the one you think is cute. A good breeder will be happy to help you.
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Permalink Reply by Beth on
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Like Bev said, the key is instilling the idea that all the toys are yours and Midas plays with them at your good graces. He has no right to guard them because they are not his to guard. You can practice now by having him "leave it" and swapping up for a higher-value reward (a better toy or a small treat) then giving him the original toy back, so he learns if a toy is removed, good things still happen. Leashing works well too.
If one of mine steals from the other, I intervene and give back to the original dog. If one dog walks away from a toy for even a second, it's fair game for the other dog to take it. This leads to one dog laying down and staring longingly at the first dog who has the desired toy! LOL
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Here is one of Misty waiting for Izzy to leave the nylabone. They always want what ever the other has!
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Haha! Maddie or Jack will lie with their noses just inches from the other one, waiting.
Maddie is sneaky and she will woof or roll her face on the floor to get Jack to look up and sniff at her face, and then bam! she's in there for the grab.
Another favorite trick is to hoard all the bones or all the fleece toys and lie on one or two while chewing on the third. They are like two-year-olds
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Permalink Reply by Stephanie on
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It takes time - everyone has to figure out their role and sometimes feelings get hurt in the process. I couldn't tell you who is the "alpha" dog between my two. Sometimes Bear puts Goldy in her place, and then other times he runs from her. I sometimes have to put up a toy that is causing too much drama, but for the most part one just sits and whines to me if the other one has what they want.
Do I sometimes wonder what the heck I was thinking when there are TWO furry bodies jumping on me at 4am? Absolutely. But 95% of the time, I feel doubly blessed.
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Permalink Reply by Kristen Schaub on
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Well, it is tough, but there are great rewards. We have litter mates, and they can be very competitive and territorial. However, they sleep in a pile, take care of each other's injuries, bark and cry when one is not around.. One dog likes stuffed toys, the other likes chewy, so they find their own favs.. Part of the fun of having 2 is learning their different personalities. They learn so much from each other too!
I say- go for it!
Kristen
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Permalink Reply by Renee on
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We got Molly so Max could have a friend. Most of the time everything is fine. They play, wrestle and then chase like little kids. Then there's the fights, max takes Mollys toy and hides it. She lays on all the toys so Max can't have one. Right now we had to get rid of their bedtime snack. I messed my back up so they aren't getting the attention they think they should. If Molly gets 1 more pat than max he starts a fight. So no treats. As I said it's like 2 little kids. Good Luck
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Permalink Reply by Jane Christensen on
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Introductions and you being in control of your toys is important as well as the leash for Midas. If you look at my profile you can see that I have introduced several pups into my gang and I can't say that there is never a problem but VERY seldom. If you are teaching and in control there shouldn't be a problem. If you get a pup I would make sure that Midas gets his toys but also keep them away and introduce the toy/playing part with you on the floor beside them. What about food? Does Midas do ok sharing with humans and other dogs? He will figure out that the pup is a new toy to play with also and with the gentle but firm corrections if needed I do not see a problem but do have a plan and make sure that they both are getting individual attention!
Good Luck!
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Permalink Reply by Natalie, Lance &Tucker on
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adorable!!!
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Permalink Reply by Kevin and Buddy! on
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I love how they are both looking at the camera! So cute.
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