[Natik]

i have got 2 pups the same age and u seem to have basic knowledge about how to deal with them if u would get 2. Training seperatly, socialising seperatle and so on

U really have to be sure if u have enough time for 2 as it will take over most of ur day to keep an eye on them, training, socialising, spending one on one time, walking seperate and so on.
Especially as gsd are a really demanding breed u have to be really sure and commitet about it

 

[Natik]

I got two gsds together both had same father differant mothers they are great but i would never do it again not two the same age, still trying to train after 18mths when together they take no notice of us at all apart they are great dogs, when one decides hes going to be naughty so is the other one as he follows , they have both had training and seperate one to one but outdoors its not worked at all , they pull like crazy when out together, on there own they are great, though we would never part with them as we love them to bits i would never get two the same age again, both mine are dogs may be different with a dog and a bitch,

hi jeani, just being curious as my dogs are 7 months now and they walk mostly to heel when we are out. Sometimes they still try to pull but give up usually after a very short time.
What are u trying to stop them from pulling?

 

[Natik]

Jeani, i really hope u will be able to get the pulling sorted as i know how frustrating that is. I wish u all the best regarding the pulling
It took us alot of work and strenght but it was worth it.
U should find something what suits u and stick to it or else the dogs will get confused. We use normal lenght lead and half checks
The main problem was that even if one of us was only 2 steps in front the other dog pulled to get in front.
So what we did was one uf us sat with one dog on a bench and the other walked with the other dog away and back by heel checking evry pull.
They learnt to see that no harm is done when the other one is walking away and wouldnt bother with it anymore.
It took along time and alot of energy and often i had a sore shoulder from pulling lol But it worked :thumbup1:


Regarding the getting 2 pups same time. I believe it all depends on how much commitment ur willing to put in and thats alot of commitment! Most of the day commitment as u really need to keep an constant eye on them. Together they will always find something mischievious to do
I disagree with the dogs having to be fed seperate (never done this and has never caused any problems) and going to different training classes.
We go to the same classes and it also causes no problem, BUT each dog needs his own handler (me usually Maya oh usually cobi, but sometimes we swap lol) it even helped us having the control over 2 dogs at the same time in real life situations!
And we all know that my breeds arent the easiest ones lol
My dogs are bonded more with me (yes me, not oh haha) than each other, but of course they love each other too

I never once regretet getting them 2 and i would definitly regret getting only 1.

In ur situation i honestly think it would be a bit harder as u have ur children to look after and gsd are a demanding breed which need alot mental stimulations and they do need a strong leader or else they do with u what they like And as they grow into big dogs this would be also a point to consider