Need to re-home our doodle puppy

[Lisa & Greg]

Hi all,

We have two 13-week-old female goodendoodles who are littermates and absolutely precious. We love both of them so much. The problem is they really don't like each other - an issue I knew was a possibility but thought with training and attention, it wouldn't happen. But they spend most of their waking hours fighting with each other. When they're separate, all is peaceful and they mind us wonderfully. After a lot of soul-searching and consultations with an expert we trust, we've concluded they just aren't happy living together and should be re-homed as soon as possible.

I contacted the dogs' breeder today and am waiting to hear back from her about next steps. I honestly don't know how we can choose between the two. They are both beautiful and each one has her own special personality. I've never had to make a decision like this but it really is in the best interest of the dogs.

Just starting the discussion here to see if anyone knows of anyone in the Maryland area (Balt/DC and So. Pa.) who is looking for a goldendoodle if our breeder is not able to take one back. We think we may likely give up our gorgeous blonde girl because she may be more attractive to folks wanting that "classic" goldendoodle look. The other one is dark-coated. They are both under a vet's care - regular checkups and recommended vaccines - and we have them in puppy ed classes. Both are already potty-trained too.

Here is a picture of them a few weeks ago:

I have gotten such great tips and information from the folks on this forum but most of all I can tell how much everyone here cares about dogs, so I trust you all and know I can find a wonderful home for our sweet puppy.

Any advice is welcome.

[Lisa & Greg]

:) Best wishes as you welcome your new baby! Definitely not the time to get a puppy! :)

[Robin and Libby Louise]

Lisa - it looks like you still have both puppies?  Are things any better?  I hope so!

[Lisa & Greg]

Thanks so much for asking. We're trying our best. We thought we had someone who agreed to take one of our doodles but I never heard back. I can understand if someone has second thoughts - it is a life-changing decision!

We are hiring a trainer to work with the puppies. My first goal is to have him assess the two and see if he can make a determination about whether or not they will ever get along. I'm sure it will take a while to evaluate them. My fear is that we work and work with them and then come to find out it's a hopeless cause. So hard to give one up when we're becoming attached to them and them to us.

I'll keep everyone posted!

[Robin and Libby Louise]

For sure keep everyone posted.  If you have to give one up (and I certainly hope you don't have to), maybe someone here would want to adopt....I'm in southern NJ myself and keep toying with the idea of my own doodle (Libby, the labradoodle in the photo is my God-dog!)......but there are so many wonderful people on her that might be able to help.

 

[Bonnie and Kona]

It's so very hard. I'm hoping for the best for all of you.

[Lori, Daphne, Lucy & Pippa]

I'm so glad you still have them both! I have Mother & daughter Doodles and I just don't know what I would have done if Daphne didn't like her Mama when we brought her home. (We had Daphne first and then the breeder retired her Mama)It did take some time for them to bond but I think only because they had not grown up together. Now they love each other and Lucy lets Daphne bite her ears and pull her around.

I really hope that your two start to bond and come to love each other!

[Lisa & Greg]

Thanks to you both. Yes, it's funny Lori - Bootes terrorizes Noodles but when Bootes is separated from Noodles, Noodles cries and barks! You'd think she'd be grateful for a little peace! :)

And Robin - I'll let you know how things work out!

[Robin and Libby Louise]

Funny pups!  Fingers crossed for you!