We are about to get two chocolate labrador pups, sisters. Any tips?

Question

The breeder wasnt too sure at first, thought we might have problems having the two of them. Now i'm looking for all the advice i can get. I've had labs before, it's the first time i've bought two!

Answer 1

Well, be certain to get some large dog crates. You will need them.

The Lab is a very active dog. I know all about it. I've got two and they can destroy an entire home in one game of fetch with someone's slipper, or sofa cushion (our new dog chews everything if not kennelled at night).

You will want to put them in lockdown when you're not home and when you are sleeping, unless you are willing to sacrifice your home.

The biggest things are don't let Lab puppies overeat. They are notorious overeaters and can eat themselves to death. In fact, it's quite common for them to do just that.

Feed them appropriately for their size and age and give them vitamins.

Get all their shots immediately. Nothing hurts more than losing a puppy to a disease. It's so worth it to get their shots.

Two puppies are going to be very hard to manage. Training is going to be difficult. It is imperative that any puppy being trained learn to focus on his owner while he is being trained, but with a sibling bouncing around, it will be difficult. I found that if I separate mine during training, they do just fine.

Good luck. Lots of best wishes to you with your new puppies.

If these are your first labs, I'd deffinitely consider just getting one, but if you are wanting two for sure, then just get the kennels...it's going to be a sanity saver.

Labs are the BEST dogs alive!

:)

Congratulations and I truly hope this helped.

Answer 2

You will have your hands full but am sure it will be worth it. Just make sure you can provide love, care, and attention for each dog.

Here is some information from a breed website about the breed for you ;

Overview: Originating in Newfoundland during the 1700s, the Labrador Retriever was imported to England in the early 1800s. This breed is among the oldest of the modern recognized breeds. Their versatility and endless positive attributes have made the Labrador Retriever a popular family pet.

Character: The Labrador Retriever is medium in size, strong, athletic, and well balanced. They are friendly, outgoing, and possess an extremely sweet personality. There are two types of Labrador: The American, which is tall and lanky, and the English, which is more thick and heavy. This sporting breed is adept at hunting and retrieving. Labrador Retrievers are revered as companions and highly respected for their loving nature.

Temperament: This breed is highly intelligent, loyal, and deeply devoted. The Labrador Retriever is reliable, affectionate, and thrive on human companionship and attention. They are absolutely wonderful with children and get along exceedingly well with other dogs. They may be reserved with strangers and make good watchdogs. If this breed is left alone for extended periods of time without attention or stimulation they will become lonely, bored, and destructive.

Care: The Labrador Retriever requires regular grooming with a firm bristle brush. Special care should be given to the under coat to prevent mats and tangles. Bathing or dry shampooing should only be done when absolutely necessary. Labrador Retrievers are prone to elbow and hip dysplasia, eye disorders, and PRA.

Training: This breed is easily trained. Early socialization and basic obedience are recommended. The Labrador Retriever is very strong and must be taught not to pull on their leash. They do not respond to harsh or heavy-handed methods. The Labrador Retriever needs fairness, firmness, consistency, reward, and respect. They excel in tracking, police work, search and rescue, agility, competitive obedience, guide for the blind, and as service dogs for the disabled.

Activity: Delightful, high-spirited, and energetic, the Labrador Retriever requires a great deal of exercise. They enjoy family play sessions, securely leashed walks, swimming, and a safely fenced yard to run and romp freely. This breed will do okay in an apartment dwelling provided they are given sufficient exercise, attention, and stimulation.

Ownership: If you are looking for Labrador Retriever puppies for sale from reputable Labrador Retriever breeders or to adopt a Labrador Retriever from a Labrador Retriever rescue then make sure you understand as much about the dog breeds you are interested in as you can. Every puppy breed is different. Begin your research by reading the breed information about the Labrador Retriever puppy above.

Good luck to you, I hope you have many fun, fulfilled years with your new companions!

Answer 3

Don't know why the breeder would be concerned, generally they should be happy because the two sister will be great company for each other, my younger sister has two miniature schnauzers, brothers 3 years old and it works out great, just be sure that you remember that if you are gone to crate them you will need to buy a couple of times because, you really need to buy them with just enough room to turn around and lay down so they don't have room to use the potty in their crate, it is well worth the expense down the road and makes the house training so much easier.

Answer 4

Hope you know what you are taking on. We have a number of unruly Labs at our training - all because the owner bought 2 and has found that they are nearly impossible to train unless you have twice the time! The pups are far more likely to bond with each other than with you so you need to take the time to seperate them and give each the same amount of time you would normally give to one puppy. It's far better to buy puppies at least a year, preferably 18 months apart.
Good Luck

Answer 5

Listen to the breeder. If she advises you to get one just now and then one from another litter take her advice. There is nothing worse than getting puppies and the new owner has to return them to the breeder because they cannot cope and did not take the advice in the first instantcce.

The two of them will be great company for one and other but it will be twice the work for you . Twice the walking and twice the pooper scooping.

Hope this helps - but talk to the breeder and put their mind at ease.

Answer 6

have got 4 labs 2 black bitches ones 10 the other is 9 i also have a 7 month old chocolate lab.
i would say to you crate them from the first day you bring them home and clicker train them straight away.
i am home all day and i spent all my time with him and its really paid off, he is so obedient goes in his crate when i have to go out, at night i just say time for bed and off he goes i leave the gate open on it now but he never comes out until i am ready to get up.
i also had a 6 yr old yellow lab who had leukaemia and died just before Christmas, my chocolate lab missed him so much as well as myself i have now adopted 3yr old yellow lab and its the best thing i have done because they are such good mates and your two will be the same
good luck and enjoy

Answer 7

As a Canine Behaivour Consultant and trainer also with the experience of having had litter siblings in the past I would definately recommend that you do not get two from the same litter. As some answers have already mentioned, the dogs will bond less with you which will make it harder to teach them good behaviour, they won't pay attention to you as they have each other and there is a very real risk of conflict as the dogs reach puberty. It is common that sibling bitches, if in conflict, are far worse than sibling dogs! PLEASE THINK THIS THROUGH VERY CAREFULLY for your family's sake and for both the dogs' sakes, it is truly heartbreaking when problems arise!

Answer 8

I wouldn't recommend getting 2 pups at the same time, especially 2 bitches. They are less likely to bond with you and that means that they will be less likely to respond to your commands. Also when they reach puberty and the hormones start flowing you could end up with some serious fights and bitches (like women lol!) don't forget.
If you do go ahead and get 2 then train them separately and I mean take them to separate classes not separate people. They will be far to distracted by each other to make any headway.
Good Luck on whatever you decide.

Answer 9

A well-trained dog makes everyone happy, including his owner. Take a little time training him, and you'll never regret it; you'll always have an obedient dog by your side. Find more https://tr.im/QQTDF

By their nature, dogs are pack animals with a well-defined social order. Through basic training, you need to consistently make sure your puppy understands that you are the leader, not him. So in teaching him the basic rules, you take on the role of pack leader.

To fit into the family circle, your dog must be taught to recognize his name and such commands as come, heel, lie down and sit.

Answer 10

I have a female chocolate lab, she's great, but at the moment she is in heat, blood everywhere. So if you are not planning on breeding them get them fixed or plan on lots of cleaning up after them. Unless you want to deal with dog diapers.