The Adventures of Kimchi and Pebbles: Independent Adventures

Preventing Littermate Syndrome with Independent Activities for Twin Frenchies

Raising twin Frenchies, Kimchi and Pebbles, required a focused effort to prevent littermate syndrome, where puppies become overly dependent on each other. To foster independence, we started early by alternating solo outings, such as bringing one puppy in a satchel to the store while the other stayed home. We also balanced playtime by allowing them to play together and separately, encouraging individual confidence and growth. Socializing was key—sometimes they met new people together, and other times we took them separately to places like PetSmart. This approach helped them grow into well-adjusted, independent dogs while maintaining their strong sibling bond.