Hi everyone, I recently brought home two 10 week old golden retrievers. We've only had them for a week and we have found that they fight constantly and are developing aggressive behavior. At first we thought they were play fighting but quickly realized that the "play fighting" would turn in to intense growling and barking. We fear that they will eventually hurt one another if myself or my boyfriend happen to look away for a second. One moment they're napping together and then the next moment they are going at it. It's gotten to the point where we don't trust them to be together unsupervised. When we leave the house for work, we leave each dog inside its own playpen to prevent any fights while we are gone. Although I've never owned a golden retriever, I do not see this as normal behavior for a dog of this breed. We decided on getting two puppies to keep each other company if we were out of the house but it's almost as if they are alone since we keep them separated anyway. They also fight over the same toys even if they both have identical ones. Its a constant battle between the two and it is starting to become more stressful than enjoyable. I am wondering if anyone else has had this issue or if anyone has any advice on what I can do. I love both puppies dearly and when they are not with each other, they are very sweet. However, I don't know if in the long run this will turn both dogs aggressive. Training has been difficult as well. They must be separated in order to concentrate but their urge to be with one another is overpowering their desire to learn. Upon researching the problem, I came across numerous articles that advise against getting two puppies from the same litter for countless reasons. I don't know what to do or what is recommended. I want what is best for both dogs and would really appreciate any advice I can get.
P.S. they are both signed up for puppy training classes but have not started since they have not yet gotten all the shots the class requires. It might still be a few weeks before they are fully vaccinated and don't know if waiting until then is a good idea. I've been trying to find different methods to do at home but nothing is working.
P.S. they are both signed up for puppy training classes but have not started since they have not yet gotten all the shots the class requires. It might still be a few weeks before they are fully vaccinated and don't know if waiting until then is a good idea. I've been trying to find different methods to do at home but nothing is working.
