Will my dog get along with another?

Question

I have a dog that is approx. 2 years old- very playful and energetic, I'm not sure which breed. I am thinking of adopting another dog.. Do you think they will get along well?

My dog is a boy... he's fixed.

Answer 1

Try to socialize your dog ASAP! The sooner you do it, the better. Take him to a dog park or traning club were other dogs are. See if he gets along with them.

Answer 2

It doesnt depend on the type of dog or the gender. It depends on the dog. All dogs, like people have their own personalities. Some are social, some aren't, some bond only to one person, etc . . . . You know your dog better than anyone. If you are concerned, though; I would say to get a PUPPY not a dog. Why? Pecking order. Your dog is presently the Alpha male and to avoid any major trauma, needs to be able to keep that position. Note though, your dog may very well, rather roughly, put the puppy in his/her place if he feels the puppy steps out of place. Just as a parent would a belligerent child. Your job in such a circumstance, is to keep them from getting TOO rough. Break it up if you need to; but dont hurt or reprimand either dog in the process. It would make the older dog feel insecure in terms of his place in his relationship with you and the new puppy feel overly oppressed or as an outsider. As a two year old, your dog should still have a lot of puppy in him and should not be too set in his ways just yet. So, I think if you were to introduce a puppy to him, he'd have a fine playmate for when you're not home or are too tired to rough-house.

Answer 3

There's no ?. Dogs love playmates. Most of them. First you should try letting your dog be around other peoples dogs to see how he does . Then maybe set up a playdate in your dogs own home or backyard. The dog will show you if he's ready for a friend. Let the visiting dog play with your dogs toys. Take note of how he reacts to the new dog playing with his stuff. Finally if all goes well when you bring the new puppy home make sure you treat the older dog exactly the same way as you did be-4. good luck. Have a great time loving 2 dogs .

Answer 4

If your dog has been socialized to other dogs it will probably be fine. If you decide to get another dog before you bring it home you should make sure that your dog gets to meet the new dog at a neutral place, remember your dog has been king of the house. It may also take time for the dogs to adjust to each other. We have 2 male dogs, our oldest was a year old when we brought a puppy home. They pet at a neutral place but it still took the 1yo some time to warm up to the pup. They are both neutered and they are best pals now. They are 4 and 5 now.

Answer 5

A number of respondents to this question made some very valid points: 1) Take your dog to a dog park and get him accustomed to interacting with other dogs. Watch how he acts--is he a bully, a wimp, or somewhere between the two? Note: The Whole Dog Journal has had some good articles about this subject. 2) Adopt another dog from the pound or other humane organization and give him a chance to meet a few other dogs and see how he reacts to them before taking one home. In addition, when you get a second dog, give your present dog more attention and always give him the pets, hellos, and treats first. That puts him in the top dog category, which should eliminate or lessen jealousy issues.

Answer 6

What we did when we had one mix breed dog, and wanted to adopt another: when we went to the shelter where we wanted to adopt from, we took our dog with us. We kept her in the waiting room on a leash and then looked at the dogs that were available. When we thought we found one we liked, we took some time to pet the dog we were possibly going to adopt, then went and pet the dog we already had. That way our dog could get used to the smell of the other dog for a more friendly introduction. After a few minutes with each, we took both dogs out of the shelter outside (so there is less likely a territory issue) and let them meet each other on strict leashes.

Answer 7

Does your dog like other dogs now?

I have a big dog and just bought a little dog and at first the big dog wanted nothing to do with the little dog,,,,1 week later they were pals. Give it some time and make sure you are even with the time spent with each dog maybe even spend a little more time with the old dog. Let them figure it all out though UNLESS your old dog is not liking the new dog. Then be careful and always supervise them until things work out.

Answer 8

Get some background information on the type of dog or dogs on the dog you currently have. Look at their compatability with other dogs and their levels of aggression. Do this same thing for the dog you wish to adopt. If you're still confused consult a vet or even a volunteer at the shelter you're adopting from.

Answer 9

It depends if the dog is a boy or a girl and what breed. I have a Jack Russel x Fox Terrier (male, 2yrs) and he loves to play with my other dog German Shepard x Dobleman x Grey Hound (also male 14 yrs) The big dog is very energetic for his age and they bite each other and play happily together

Answer 10

Let your dog play with your friend's dogs. Then you'll see how he adapts. Be careful about getting another male --sometimes they get territorial. I took my little female (3-4 yr, 30 #) to the local shelter to find a friend. We hoped for another little female but the shelter people gave us similar advice. She picked out her new brother on her own. At this shelter they don't allow you to go thru the place because they don't want you to fall in love with the 'wrong' dog. You're asked to fill out a questionnaire: breed, sex, size, yard or not. kids or not, etc. They brought out several dogs and there was no chemistry at all. Then out came a 65 pound rottweiler/sherherd (almost 2yr). He scared me to death but the two of them became instant buddies and played in the yard for an hour. Of course we took him home. You just never know.....

Answer 11

If you had your dog around other dogs since he was a pup he should do fine, if he's not been around other dogs he will probably not adjust very well. He could either end up aggressive or afraid. Try taking him to a shelter/pet store and see how he does before you adopt another pup! Good luck