{"id":6303,"date":"2021-10-26T08:49:35","date_gmt":"2021-10-26T16:49:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/south-orange-county\/?p=6303"},"modified":"2025-02-26T20:58:07","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T04:58:07","slug":"what-is-littermate-syndrome-in-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/south-orange-county\/what-is-littermate-syndrome-in-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Littermate Syndrome in Dogs?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve ever seen a litter of puppies, you\u2019ve probably had the urge to adopt all of them at once. Or at least 2 or three. It\u2019d probably be easier to raise them that way anyway, right? That might not actually be the case. When you take two puppies home at once, you run the risk of them developing a list of behavioral issues known as <\/span>Littermate Syndrome<\/span><\/i>. Read on for our teams<\/a> take on this topic:<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Littermate Syndrome?<\/h2>\n

Littermate Syndrome is an observed behavioral issue that usually develops in puppies over eight weeks old. It’s caused when puppies that are raised together develop such a strong bond that it keeps them from effectively interacting with anything else. Now, not every pair of puppies will experience Littermate Syndrome, but it’s important to be able to identify it so that you can take immediate action to prevent it. <\/span><\/p>\n

What are Some of the Symptoms?<\/h2>\n

As puppies develop Littermate Syndrome, you\u2019ll notice a change in how they interact with others. You might also notice a display of separation anxiety from the other puppy, which can be stressful as you try to train them. This dependence on each other will make it harder to bond with other members of the family, like you or your kids. These two are some of the bigger indications of Littermate Syndrome, but are definitely not the only ones. Some other symptoms include:<\/span><\/p>\n