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Two new puppies

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Question
We adopted a puppy a month ago and his training is going very well.  We decided to get a new puppy since we have a big backyard and we had read about how to train them seperetely and all that.  The two do ok until they begin play fighting and then it is impossible to seperate.  What are techniques to teach them how to play together without fighting?

Answer
Kris, I cannot give you advice on this because I cannot see exactly what is taking place. I would suggest you find a local behaviorist/trainer who can come to your house and assess the situation and help you to solve it. Without seeing it firsthand, I cannot say whether the puppies are just play fighting or if they are actually >>fighting<<. I'm sorry.