Re: Two Dogs better than one?

joanne__king@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote in news:1122640687.642566.253740
@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com:

> I know he is fine in the
> house with other dogs, as we've had friends with dogs stay with us and
> there were no problems - got along, no jealousy, ate out of the same
> bowl (them, not us ;-)
>

If he likes other dogs, then he will like living with another dog,
assuming the dog is a good match for him.

I love having 2 dogs but the adjustment period was REALLY HARD. So be
sure you're up for that -- your energy/readiness/willingness is probably
the most important thing here. I actually got my second dog at a time
when I was having some health problems, which made it harder and meant
that my patience was lower than normal. But the adjustment period didn't
last that long, and now our home life is harmonious again (for the most
part).

I like your idea of getting an adult from a shelter. Zoe was my first
dog, and as she grew up she became kind of particular about her
playmates, so I wanted to find someone she could really bond with.
Luckily, Queenie walked into our yard one day and the rest is history.

--
Catherine
& Zoe the cockerchow
& Queenie the black gold retriever
& Rosalie the calico
.

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