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We have 2 dobies (1 year and 15 weeks), and they are playing too rough, it seems like we are always yelling at them to stop. They are biting at each others faces and causing chaos, we give them toys to play with and that helps for a second because they both play with the same toy and end up wrestling. We want them to get along and play nicely together were we can leave them alone and feel confident that they won't harm each other or scar each other. Also, neither one listens to us when they are around each other. The older one has been through obedience school and used to listen to us all the time, but now that she has a playmate, it's like we don't exist. This is getting very frustrating to deal with and is causing a lot of stress because we have not seen any improvement. We are also at a lost of what to do. Suggestions on how to get things in order?

I don't think it'd be a good idea to leave a 15 week old with a 1 year old together even if they end up playing well together....

Also, never underestimate the power of treats. lol. 2 separate kongs may do the trick.

I had this same problem. Now your dobes found someone else thats more fun than you. Better off not having two pups together anyway but since you have them already dont forget about pack rules. I had to separate my dogs. Only one dog in the house at a time till one or both was trusted enough to mind while inside. They each had to conform to the house rules if they wanted in. After that it was a matter of distraction whether they behaved or not. Takes time but they both know not to rough house inside.
I was pretty much in the same boat as you. I had an older/puppy(bout a year) dobe and got a younger one(9wks). I used the younger one for distraction purposes to get the older guy to chill. Then worked with the younger guy. GL