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So I have a new puppy, a little girl, Bunny. Against all the norms and regular advice I am also getting a boy at the same time. He is eight weeks and she is ten. I've had Bunny since Thursdsy and little boy is arriving tonight.

All the puppy advice says to introduce them on neutral ground but as they've only had their first vaccination and are not lead trained, I can't take them anywhere neutral. It's my backyard only.

How should I introduce them?

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ETA: I thought I could make this more about raising two puppies at once now the intros are over.

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They're puppies - no such thing as neutral ground. I wouldn't worry about it myself.

Maybe separate them with a puppy pen or crate until you see how the initial reaction goes from both sides, after that let the games commence :laugh:

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puppies that age - should not be a problem ... :)

be doing other stuff like playing .. have a few new toys that Bunny doesn't know ... throw them around introduce the boy to the yard first ...just by a couple of minutes .. ..and I bet they will just wear each other out ... :)

don't envy you :(

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I would imagine at that age it should be pretty drama free, I'd be thinking more about raising them to not be codependent! :)

Oh yes, it will be separate training, separate crates, separate walks, separate feeding.

I do have a single puppy pen at the moment ($$$$) but can get another next pay. Plus I have four weeks off to put in a big effort for them both. Also not much sleep. laugh.gif

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They're puppies - no such thing as neutral ground. I wouldn't worry about it myself.

Maybe separate them with a puppy pen or crate until you see how the initial reaction goes from both sides, after that let the games commence :laugh:

Bunny is fairly head strong (kerry blue) but she will be in a play pen when I got out to pick him up from the airport. I can take him outside for a look around then bring her out.

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Yes I don't think it will be too much of a problem, unless they are very different in size?

I wouldn't bother about the neutral ground that's for sure.

and don't forget.... photos!

Two weeks, so not much. She's a kerry blue, he's a wheaten so they'll be much the same size soon.

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puppies that age - should not be a problem ... :)

be doing other stuff like playing .. have a few new toys that Bunny doesn't know ... throw them around introduce the boy to the yard first ...just by a couple of minutes .. ..and I bet they will just wear each other out ... :)

don't envy you :(

:D

I know, it'll be Casa Chaos for a while. Luckily, she's taken to her crate very well.

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Yes I don't think it will be too much of a problem, unless they are very different in size?

I wouldn't bother about the neutral ground that's for sure.

and don't forget.... photos!

Two weeks, so not much. She's a kerry blue, he's a wheaten so they'll be much the same size soon.

Naww they're going to be adorable! I really hope you put some photos up! :)

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I would definitely read up on the benefits of early socialisation vs risk of disease like parvo - I definitely wouldn't recommend not taking them anywhere until they are vaccinated, you will miss their most critical development periods where socialisation is critical.

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We definitely need photos of both of the new additions Sheridan... they sound like they are going to be stunning!

Puppies are very much like very young children - they know nothing of anything except that they have a new playmate and they will want to play up a storm. Your biggest issue will most likely be separating them for some downtime between power naps and play sessions... lol!

I'm sure you are all over the fact that you are going to need to make sure that each can cope just fine on their own for a while too, yes?

How exciting... go you!!! PUPPIES!!!!

T.

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A Kerry Blue and a SCW!! Gunga Din has nothing on you for bravery LOL!! The next 24 months are going to be full on for sure - but when you get it right it is absolutely awesome! thumbsup1.gif

I went back to the first post to check that they were opposite sexes as both breeds are quite well known for not generally tolerating others of their own gender on their own territory. As baby puppies you won't have a problem but watch that switch just turn on all of a sudden when the hormones start flowing. As opposite sexes they will probably tolerate other reasonably well in adulthood.

I'm sure that you know what you're getting into LOL but make crate training and recall your two utmost priorities! Sounds like you have it all sussed out, but I dips me lid to your courage!! laugh.gif

Just want to nag one little bit - you' ve already had Bunny for five days SO WHERE ARE THE PICS?????

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When the light is better!

So, now Bunny has had a major strop because I've crated her. She was getting a bit over the top. Roo is asleep at my feet. And she's pretending she's dead because I'm ignoring her. Roo is a very gentle boy unlike Bunny who is very rambunctious. Typical kerry blue.

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Congratulations!

It will probably all work out great, but as you may know, some of those terrier types can literally fight like adults even at six weeks! It would truly shock people who have never seen it. I know of terrier breeders who have to separate litter mate pups by five weeks! Opposite sex unknown to each other should work out pretty well, but be on your guard for bullying and stand over tactics.

Remember that you are the boss of everybody. Be confident, stand tall, be direct, firm but fair.

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