How do I get my dogs to separate from each other?
Myrtie Schumm
2025-07-08 13:26:39
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In a small space such as an apartment, keeping dogs safely separated is likely to mean using the crate and rotate approach, where one dog is crated out of sight and reach of the other dog, who is left at liberty. The dogs’ positions are then periodically switched. Of course, no dog should be crated all day, the idea is to rotate the dogs at least every few hours. Sometimes, rather than a crate, dogs are simply kept in separate rooms or gated and let out separately. In a larger space such as a home with a back yard, one dog normally stays in the yard while the other is in the house. Their positions are then rotated. Care should be taken, however, if there is a sliding glass door where the dogs can see each other, as constant, close visual contact would only cause stress. The outside dog might need to be kept in an area where he does not have access to the sliding glass door, or the inside dog would be restricted from the room where the door is located. Regardless of the management setup, both dogs should receive adequate daily exercise. If two people are available, the dogs could be taken out for walks, hikes, or runs separately early in the morning, for example, before the owners go off to work. If there is only one person available, the dogs will need to be taken for exercise one at a time.
Ludwig Batz
2025-07-04 17:48:58
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If you have more than one dog, there’s a good chance that you’ll see behavioral changes when separating them. Many dogs in multidog households are prevented from doing what comes naturally. Even dogs who adore each other and are truly the best of friends benefit from some time apart. Absence makes the heart grow fonder. If more than one person lives in your home, it’s easier to work through this by having each person take one of the dogs to do something at the same time. If you are the only human in the family, then a good plan is to leave something fun and tasty to chew on with one dog while you go somewhere with the other dog. It’s a good idea to start with very short separations so that you can teach each dog to be comfortable being left alone. Even one walk or activity a week, or a couple of separate 15-minute play sessions can go a long way.
Antonette Roob
2025-06-23 07:06:10
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Stay calm and wait for the dogs to unstick themselves. If they’re still stuck together after an hour, call your vet to get advice. Never try to physically separate the dogs, removing them by force is likely to hurt them both. Be patient, and don’t panic. A copulatory tie is totally normal. Make sure the pooches can’t run into a street or in harm’s way. Just sit with them and remain calm. Pet the female dog to keep her calm while you wait it out. If the dogs are becoming overactive, anxious, or playful, leash them to keep them under control until they’re unstuck. It can take between 5 and 60 minutes for the dogs to get unstuck after mating.