Adding another dog

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Sun Jun 05, 2005 9:33 pm

What kind of dog do you have now, Rustlin? Is your only reason for not wanting a puppy that you think your dog will be annoyed by it? Does your dog have any dominance issues?

john8pies · Post by **john8pies** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 7:55 am

At our (fairly) local RSPCA centre, you can actually "walk" stray and unwanted dogs for an afternoon (and I expect similar animal charities have similar sorts of schemes). Why not see if you and somebody else can walk a `stray` WITH your own dog to see how it works out? Then if you do it a few times and you all like each other, see if you can `adopt ` it? Just a suggestion. Good luck!

minks · Post by **minks** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 8:09 am

Your dog is of the right age for a pal. Get another dog that is same age or younger and I bet your pup will be fine. At 2 they are still young and full of energy, yet not old and set in their ways. I would suggest the SPCA as they can give you a good indication on what their foundlings are about. And dogs are resiliant and a buddy is a great idea. Your dog may show jealousy on and off but likely will love a new friend in the end. We got our 2 year old a pal just before Xmas last year, .... a kitten and he loves the little hellion.

pink princess · Post by **pink princess** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 8:13 am

i would have thought that a puppy would be fine.....

but then i dont know your dog, can you give us some more clues on his temperament...

valerie · Post by **valerie** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 9:08 am

John8pies has a great idea.

Or, how about fostering? Figure out the breed you would like to have

and you might be able to foster, and keep the dog when it works out!

(I'm being positive here!) There are rescue groups for many of the breeds

and they are, in my experience, very understanding. They also might

have evaluators to talk to you about YOUR dog. Tell you have the two

dogs meet (neutral ground) and what to do to make it work.

One last thing, get a female to go with your male, SPAYED, of course!

Good luck and let us know how it goes!!

:)

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 3:35 pm

My dog was almost 13 years old when my son brought home a puppy. It put some life back into her. She's now 14 and the two chase each other through the house, play tug of war, etc. I am not a puppy person, I would have preferred a dog around 1 or 2, but they get along great! Of course, she is a fantastic puppy. She thinks she is the kittens' mother.