[Sumes]

We had our first proper standoff with the boys yesterday!
They play fairly aggressively during the day but it's always good natured in the end but this time there was real aggression involved. :furious:
The catalyst for this show of unbrotherly love was a piece of stag antler!
We got it from our local pet shop as a chew toy and they loved it but there was only one and no way were they going o share it.
It's now safely in the toy box until we can get another!

 

[Lexi&Beemer]

So two doesn't always translate to peace. I usually buy two of everything but they will fight over one and then when I try to show both treats/toys they will fight over the other.

 

[AliAlfie]

So two doesn't always translate to peace. I usually buy two of everything but they will fight over one and then when I try to show both treats/toys they will fight over the other.

Thant's EXACTLY what our two do! Most of the time it's friendly play (with the non-aggressive growling) but once I put that stag antler down they turned into demon-doggies! It was quite a shock to hear the difference, but at least it confirmed to me that their usual 'play-growling' is just friendly play.

 

[Lexi&Beemer]

Good that you are learning that now. I can't tell you how much I kept wondering if they were too aggressive. Are their tails wagging in a happy play way or in an aggressive unhappy way? Was that a growl or a snarl? Are they play biting or trying to kill each other? What. Was worse was that Lexi did the preplay down with butt in the air whereas Beemer didn't. I was highly anxious thinking I'd have to rehome one of them as everything I read was that you should never have litter mates. Then a moment too far and she walked away and I realized they will let each other know if its too much and once I knew that would happen, I relaxed a bit. Then I found this forum and realized their craziness was a normal cockapoo thing. Then I relaxed a lot.

 

[tessybear]

Two boys together, you're brave!

I have to have two of everything for mine . Sometimes Bonnie will take Dexter's chew as well as her own, and he never challenges her just wines pathetically and pesters me to get it off her.

 

[AliAlfie]

Yes, we discovered AFTER we had committed to getting the two that it could potentially cause several issues/problems...Our boys are 'technically' not from the same litter; they have the same dad but different mums (who are sisters, 2 yrs apart.) They were born a week apart, but have been socialised together as one big litter. On the whole, they get on well, playing and cuddling up together to sleep, and we are sure they have been a comfort to each other in the crate at night as they settle beautifully. That said, we know we are going to have to train them individually, take them to separate classes etc. and hopefully they will continue to be friends. There is already a hint of one being dominant over the other, and I know sometimes problems can arise over the fight for dominance...we'll have to wait and see and deal with things as n when they arise, but at least forewarned is forearmed!

So far, we are really glad that we have the both of them together.....

 

[tessybear]

You certainly have your hands full but they will bring you a lot of fun!
Mine have different fathers and their mothers were cocker spaniel sisters. I am sure once they decide on their own hierarchy things will be fine. I know that once they have decided who is the dominant one you are supposed to feed him first so as not to upset the balance.

 

[Sumes]

I've also read that if you neuter one and not the other the balance is maintained?
Interestingly, we thought Alfie would dominate as Dexter was so laid back when we visited him at the breeders' but it's turning out the other way which has surprised us!

 

[NicM5]

I also have two 10 week old boy puppies! Mine are not litter mates though....the breeder had 2 separate litters with two seperate parents. She had each litter seperated when we went to see the puppies. I fell in love with a boy from one litter and my son & husband fell in love with a boy from the other litter, so we ended up impulsively getting them both �� We didn't realize the issues that could arise until I did some research on getting 2 puppies together, but by that time my whole family had fallen in love with both of them so rehoming one is not an opption. We have had them for 3 weeks now and so far so good. In fact they seem to be the best of friends. They snuggle with each other at night and play around all day. No aggression issues, just the usual playful growls. We have been giving each pup some one on one time each day as well. I have heard that is very important to do. As of yet I haven't started any major training (except potty training which they are both doing very well at), but when I do it will be individually so they don't distract each other from learning and they can also get all our attention just to themselves for a while. Good luck to you! Looking forward to hearing all about your 2 little guys. I'll keep you posted on mine and how we are fairing with the both of them.
Here is a couple pictures of our 2 boys:

 

[NicM5]

This is Scooby (all buff) and Beast (Buff & White Parti)

Both boys are on the smooth coat side as of now...I'm looking forward to seeing what their coats end up doing the older they get.

 

[tessybear]

OMG they are both gorgeous! Have you seriously called one Beast? Haha!

 

[NicM5]

Haha yep! We let our kids pick the names and my 12 year old son decided on Beast and my 5 year old daughter chose Scooby (because she loves Scooby Doo & he is the same color as our puppy). My son thought it would be funny considering the gentleness of the cockapoo breed and also because Beast is the smallest of the pups. Every time I tell people his name they crack up. My son is pretty proud of his choice & how much laughter it brings to everyone haha!

 

[AliAlfie]

Hi Nicole, your pups are gorgeous, they remind me of Ruth's Lola here on the forum.
Thanks for posting here, will be interesting to see how we get on with our boys as they grow and mature.

 

[DB1]

Haha yep! We let our kids pick the names and my 12 year old son decided on Beast and my 5 year old daughter chose Scooby (because she loves Scooby Doo & he is the same color as our puppy). My son thought it would be funny considering the gentleness of the cockapoo breed and also because Beast is the smallest of the pups. Every time I tell people his name they crack up. My son is pretty proud of his choice & how much laughter it brings to everyone haha!

Ha, you maybe surprised as Beast grows up - the name would fit my boy perfectly!! I'm yours will stay being a gentle boy and bringing smiles to everyone, well done your son. yes will be great to see how they turn out.