How to Take Care of Two Puppies
Puppies can make great pets, but if you're dealing with more than one puppy at a time, you might find your hands fuller than you had anticipated. The following steps will show you how best to take care of two puppies of approximately the same age.
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Instructions
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Make sure your puppies have plenty of food and water. One of the best ways to do this is to refill both the food dish and the water bowl whenever they become halfway to 3/4 of the way empty. As your puppies get bigger, they will start eating and drinking significantly more, so make sure you are keeping an eye on their food and water, instead of just going by how long it previously took for the bowls to empty.
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Start working on house training as soon as possible. Two puppies mean twice the opportunities for messes and accidents, so you'll need to be diligent in your training. Put plenty of newspaper or training pads down, and take both puppies outside regularly; taking them out at the same time can help become used to waiting for you before going to the bathroom.
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Just as house training should start early, you should also begin discipline training while they are still young. Having two puppies means that both of them can get worked up at the same time, so it's important to keep their behavior as close to under control as possible.
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Consider whether you want to have their vet appointments at the same time or separately. Having them at the same time means you'll have less trips to make, while separate appointments means you won't have to deal with both puppies in the vet's office at the same time (thus making the visit go a bit smoother.)
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On top of everything else, make sure that both puppies receive plenty of affection, and that you play with them equally. This will help keep them happy and healthy, while ensuring that neither one starts acting up in an effort to get your attention.
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Tips & Warnings
Pay attention to your puppies as they start to develop their own unique personalities, so that you'll be able to better understand them. Through that understanding, you can find the best ways to train them.
