For those of us uneducated.....
Could you define "Littermate Syndrome"?
Could you define "Littermate Syndrome"?
Littermate syndrome is when two puppies that are close in age (the don't have to be actual littermates) who live together become overly attached to each other, and not to the human family members. It can eventually lead to several scenarios, including dogs that panic and can't cope when separated from each other or dogs who eventually start fighting (sometimes called sibling rivalry). Patricia McConnell talks about it in this blog post. https://www.patriciamcconnell.com/theotherendoftheleash/adopting-littermates-dontFor those of us uneducated.....
Could you define "Littermate Syndrome"?