Magenta, I have two puppies that sleep together every night in one large crate. I am now thinking I should separate them to get them used to their own crates because if they ever need to go to the vet overnight or to a dog boarder I don’t want that to cause them anxiety. Something doesn’t feel right about me separating them though. I just don’t know what to do for the best.
My reply;
Personally I would let them sleep together for the rest of their lives, mimicking what a wolf would do in the wild, sleep close to and with their pack. This builds emotional security and psychological immunity.
Separating them will do more harm in the long run, knowing they are close and are restricted from getting to one another.
Unless they choose not to sleep together of their own accord which is different. So I would always allow them the choice.
This is just me but I believe holistic and natural rearing is the best for their overall happiness, health and longevity.
A one off occasional separation at vets or with boarder etc might cause anxiety but it will be much worse to separate them from sleeping together on a regular basis.
Choice of where they sleep, as in crate or bed or your bed is totally up to you.
Please remember my information comes from my own personal intuition, empathy and experience. If you need further insight and advice with this then please see a canine behaviourist or a holistic vet that you resonate with and trust.
Much love 💖
My reply;
Personally I would let them sleep together for the rest of their lives, mimicking what a wolf would do in the wild, sleep close to and with their pack. This builds emotional security and psychological immunity.
Separating them will do more harm in the long run, knowing they are close and are restricted from getting to one another.
Unless they choose not to sleep together of their own accord which is different. So I would always allow them the choice.
This is just me but I believe holistic and natural rearing is the best for their overall happiness, health and longevity.
A one off occasional separation at vets or with boarder etc might cause anxiety but it will be much worse to separate them from sleeping together on a regular basis.
Choice of where they sleep, as in crate or bed or your bed is totally up to you.
Please remember my information comes from my own personal intuition, empathy and experience. If you need further insight and advice with this then please see a canine behaviourist or a holistic vet that you resonate with and trust.
Much love 💖