My dogs are playing in the yard all day long. They are both healthy and active, and according to the vet, they both have great physiques. So I think this excerise is sufficient and suits our needs. They play quite vigorously too. They are WORN out by the day's end, and often sleep solidly for 8-10 hours. They don't even wake up to pee.
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Yes, they're ALWAYS together. If I separate them, they literally go nuts. They cry and whine and bark until they are together again... then they lick each other's faces, play, and love with reckless abandon.Leeann.Bella.Remy said:I just made a post...but it looks like it didn't go through, so I'll do it again.
Bella and Remy are already inseparable, too. I think Remy has quite a bit of separation anxiety with Bella. He HATES when she's outside and he isn't. Do you let Heaven and Koa play together while you're not home?
No, I don't worry about it. I think we all "know" our dogs, and right now they are both still puppies who love each other. I suspected that was what you were getting at -- you can just come right out and ask, lol... When they have reached that age where they aren't quite as loving, (if that time ever comes) I would consider having a sitter to watch over them. But I will never, ever separate them as long as they are this attached and in love.
And back to the topic at hand -- to the original poster, I think your excercise routine is sufficient. Everyone has their own way that works with the flow of their household.
And back to the topic at hand -- to the original poster, I think your excercise routine is sufficient. Everyone has their own way that works with the flow of their household.
jleonar said:How old are they?LuvaBULL said:Yes, they're ALWAYS together. If I separate them, they literally go nuts. They cry and whine and bark until they are together again... then they lick each other's faces, play, and love with reckless abandon.Leeann.Bella.Remy said:I just made a post...but it looks like it didn't go through, so I'll do it again.
Bella and Remy are already inseparable, too. I think Remy has quite a bit of separation anxiety with Bella. He HATES when she's outside and he isn't. Do you let Heaven and Koa play together while you're not home?
Heaven is 15 mos, Koa is 9 mos.
Also, jleonar -- I bought that book. It has been a wealth of information. I plan on updating soon about what I have learned. Good stuff, and thanks again for your suggestions.
Nope, you figured wrong. 
I don't feel attacked at all, so no worries there. I just knew what you were going to ask since this forum as a whole is very predictable. If someone doesn't go "by the book," they get questioned -- that's a given. I can handle the questions, and I can answer honestly. I haven't had any problems with my dogs not getting along. If that day comes, I am prepared. A dog sitter would be just fine in that case. Remember, I work night shift... my dogs are asleep for the majority of the time I am gone. If there was ever one moment I witnessed raised lips or hackles, or something that lead me to believe they were going to "have it out" -- I would respond accordingly. And also just for the record -- I don't leave them outside unattended. If they are outdoors, it is only with my close supervision. They are indoors while I am gone or sleeping. My bedroom door is open, I can hear their collars jingling, so I know what's going on at all times. Even when they're in the basement, the vent leads directly from the basement to my bedroom, and I can hear every sound they make. That ability comes with being a mother, I think. I can be sleeping in an upstairs bedroom, but if my child so much as whimpers, I can hear him. I don't SLEEP very well because of this(!!) but I do feel very "safe" knowing where all my "children" are at all times.
I don't feel attacked at all, so no worries there. I just knew what you were going to ask since this forum as a whole is very predictable. If someone doesn't go "by the book," they get questioned -- that's a given. I can handle the questions, and I can answer honestly. I haven't had any problems with my dogs not getting along. If that day comes, I am prepared. A dog sitter would be just fine in that case. Remember, I work night shift... my dogs are asleep for the majority of the time I am gone. If there was ever one moment I witnessed raised lips or hackles, or something that lead me to believe they were going to "have it out" -- I would respond accordingly. And also just for the record -- I don't leave them outside unattended. If they are outdoors, it is only with my close supervision. They are indoors while I am gone or sleeping. My bedroom door is open, I can hear their collars jingling, so I know what's going on at all times. Even when they're in the basement, the vent leads directly from the basement to my bedroom, and I can hear every sound they make. That ability comes with being a mother, I think. I can be sleeping in an upstairs bedroom, but if my child so much as whimpers, I can hear him. I don't SLEEP very well because of this(!!) but I do feel very "safe" knowing where all my "children" are at all times.Sorry I missed this question.Leeann.Bella.Remy said:
I have been wondering about this a lot lately after reading my new book -- but I don't think so. They seem to know who's boss, and they're definitely equally affectionate to me and my son, as they are to each other. They do as I say, and both behave as though they know I am their master and provider. I'm not really sure how to tell for sure if they're equally bonded to me. What other signs would I look for?
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