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Sags, It sure is a challenge to have puppies from the same age, I do find myself frustrated sometimes when they are happier playing among themselves than coming to me when I call them. But I do enjoy watching their wrestling sessions. You're right. I need to book into puppy classes really quick now, they need to learn that there are other playmates which are just as fun and cute other than themselves. I've definitely been looking around for the right puppy classes and obedience clubs because the previous one I had with Ginger wasn't really that good.

Sagittarian, Thank you so much. Your words means so much to me. I am really going through a lot and thank you for understanding. Really. This is why I love this website, it is because of people like you. I have been trying to PM you several times a few times today and a few times a couple of days ago but have been unsuccessful. I'm not sure why. Did you get any of my PM at all? Could you please PM me your email address?

Lozzie, Maybe it is just me, but I do think that kaywoman68 is being very negative and discouraging in this post and the other post (Puppy Class/Training in Melbourne). I really am not looking forward to people asking me like "Can't you return one of the puppies" or "Would you take Ginger back if she returns" because this just really upset me a lot and it really is very very very discouraging for me. It is seriously not helping me, I love my dogs and each one of them, I just need more patience and handy tips. On the other hand, I find your suggestions very useful and am really really looking forward to trying them tomorrow!! Its going to be exciting and rewarding!! I will be updating the progress!

Well kaywoman68, they seem perfectly fine with themselves. That is why a crate is invented. Its not like I leave them for hours at a time. If you couldn't handle 2 at once, it doesnt mean that others can't. I seriously don't find you helping at all. If you cannot offer support and suggestions, I suggest you do not post here because it is just a waste of space and time, just like you did in "Puppy Class/Training in Melbourne" at the Puppy Problem section.

OF COURSE I WOULD BE OFFENDED!! Who wouldn't be??? WHY DID YOU EVEN THINK OF ASKING THAT TYPE OF QUESTION??? It's like coming from a 5-year-old with the mentality that puppies are cute and fluffy and dogs are big and fierce. You have NO FREAKING IDEA how much I cried for Ginger during... OMG. WHY DO I NEED TO KEEP EXPLAINING MYSELF OVER AND OVER AGAIN. Do you find me asking you "Why do you have 2 dogs?" It is such a silly question. Of course I will be having problem training 2 puppies. WHO WOULDNT?? Its like asking a couple who have a missing child but having twins at the same time. WOULD YOU ASK THEM THE SAME QUESTION YOU ARE ASKING ME NOW??

I think the question that you asked me is pretty silly and offensive. I feel SO OFFENDED that you can even think of asking me that.

Hi shoemonster. Thanks for the tip. I have tried to crate one up when I train the other one. The problem is that the one in the crate will start squeling and yelping non-stop and I really do not want them to think that the crate is some sort of a punishment. BTW, I have tried to train Shayla earlier with Whiskey in the crate, after 1 minute he poo-ed in the crate because he was too upset!!! I am so upset because both of them have yet to pee or poo in their crate and I really do not want them to start toilet-ing their crate! I need more suggestions!

Hi Lozzie, The reason we want two dogs is because we want them to keep each other company when we are away to work/uni. Thanks a lot for the tip! I will try it very soon and will let you know how it all work out!

Sorry Vivien, I do not routinely frequent the Lost and Found section, hence why I asked the question. I did not intend to convey the impression you did not love Ginger, having helped a friend whose dog was missing for many weeks I know how emotional and stressful this time can be. I have lost dogs myself, luckily each time we have been reunited. I was only trying to encourage you to not give up hope that Ginger may yet be found, my apologies if it did not seem that way. Regards, Corine Corine, My apologies for misunderstood your words. I am really sorry for that. Having Ginger lost and 2 brand new pups now to train is having its toll on me. I will never give up hope in finding Ginger. I miss her always and pray everyday for her to return home. I cannot convey in words how much I want her to be at home now, my heart is just very fragile now and I apologize to you if you are upset because of what I say.

Hi. I am currently having 2 10 weeks old pups (Whiskey and Shayla), and I find it extremely difficult to train them. 1. When I train Shayla to come and sit, Whiskey will come and steal her treat. Therefore, I am really not sure if the behavior is reinforced. 2. Because I am having trouble training one when the other pup is there, I resort to ask my OH to hold one of the pup in a different room so that I can concentrate just on one pup. However, the other pup will start yelping and whining loudly the moment he/she lose sight of the other one that the pup that I was training with will not concentrate and whine as well. Both of them do not seem to want to be separated. PLEASE HELP!! I am getting increasingly stressed because I seem to be getting nowhere!! I want to train them other skills as well such as 'down' and 'heel' but how can I when they do not want to be separated even for 3 seconds???

Sorry people. I realised I am being super-sensitive and irrational here. I just find myself overwhelmed with emotions and sometimes I don't know what I am doing is right or wrong. I do very guilty in getting another dog too soon but I do feel true happiness and joy of having another dog in my house these 2 days. It's very strange. The first moment is very tough because these 2 puppies look similar with Ginger but yet they are so, so, so different in personalities. Perhaps the question I should ask is, "When should a person get a new dog when the other one leaves?" * I love Ginger and will continually search for her. I missed her so very much that by typing this out, I shed some tears because thinking of her make me feel so helpless and guilty at the same time because I do not know where is she, who is she with or whether she is still even alive and yet I have new pups in my home using her old toys and bowls. ** Sorry for this very depressing post.

fido666, Maybe you can go to the Lost and Found section in this forum then maybe you can get a glimpse of what I have done so far. I really am not looking forward to people trying to say I am doing things in rush or I have forgotten about Ginger, BECAUSE I HAVE NOT. As a dog lover yourself, you should know some of the hurtful thing people might say when you have lost a dog. I really do not want people to think that I do not love Ginger or I have stopped searching for her BECAUSE I DO AND STILL AM. Sorry, but these past few weeks have been a roller coaster ride for me. I just think why can't I have the chance again to have another dog? I missed the "pitter patter" sounds on the wooden floor, I missed having fur on my clothes, I missed playing with my dog. And it hurts me so much not to do that anymore. I do miss and love her very much, and I really have try my best to find her back, but I can only do that much due to my limited resources. I just want to make this very clear. Sorry if I sound rude because this is not my intention, I just want people, especially you dog lovers not to misunderstood me. Thanks for your tips for the puppy classes.

I have lost my dear girl 2 weeks ago and I found that the house is terribly quiet without her. I missed having a dog in my house. I've been searching frantically for her and yet no news at all. I know for sure that someone must have taken her because she is just too beautiful and sweet. I THINK OF HER ALL THE TIME and I cannot concentrate in anything at all. It's time to get a new dog in the house. I will always miss Ginger and will always hope that she will return home eventually. When she does, she will have a new play mate. And so, I bought another GR. It is not a replacement for Ginger, it never can be. I feel so guilty in getting a new dog and afraid that people think that Ginger mean nothing to me and I could just get a dog whenever wherever I want. BUT it is not like that. I do love her and I will always miss her. I think of her when I see my new pup and knowing that the pup would never be like Ginger. God, this is a really depressing post. And all I want to ask is just could someone recommend me a really interactive and good puppy class in Melbourne? I've taken Ginger to a puppy class at a local vet before but it wasnt really that good. So, I will welcome any suggestions!! ;)

I just spray bitter spray and it works brilliantly! Ginger just hated the smell and the taste of it.

My friend told me that his Golden Retriever (cannot remember how old he was, but definitely has been in the house for years) killed his Pomeranian (12 years old) when the Pom went out of the house into the garden (where the GR was) And he bit the Pom's neck off I was so shocked because my own Ginger (GR) is not at all aggresive towards people or animal. Playful and rough yes, but definitely not a killer. My friend said that the reason is because they live separately all their lives. Pom inside the house, and the GR would be outside the house. I guess it might be a dominant thing, or a jeolousy thing. Whatever it is, I hope that you can get both of them live happily together to avoid such a dreadful thing. Best wishes to you.

hi rdr71! ive lost my goldie for a week now and am trying to look around for her. you just dont know how much u love your dog until she's gone. just thought that i should let you know that, because i know sometimes he can get in your head, but afterall hes a dog and just needs a lil bit of training. i totally know how you feel, because my ginger was just as cheeky. not that she barks a lot, i rarely hear her bark at people, probaby just a loud "woof" (3 times in a year) when we took her out for walks at night and she spotted some stranger. however, she does bark when we tied her in our backyard after she behaved especially naughty.. but when we told her a firm "No" she will usually stop. i think the main problem that i had when i was with her, is that she is just simply too 'curious' and 'loves' pple too much!! whenever we sit down, she will just not sit and stay as she told as and will run for us. u can actually feel the tense in her eyes like she cant wait to give us a nudge. i find it especially helpful to train her to 'sit' as much as possible for as many things as possible (eat, going out and coming into the house, toy, fetch, etc etc). god, im missing her so much as im typing this, i hope that you wont find too much of a stress and learn more to just let it all go and go along with it!! =) =) =) btw. the other thing that irritated me was that she shed a lot!!! haha.