not sure why I want anther baby but the house seems a bit empty from some reason. but i have some fears our dog butch has always been our only dog. he plays well with other dogs as long as they are his size he's a little over 75 lbs. is there anyway to know if he would be upset to have a little brother or sister? i just don't want to get anther dog and have big mess on my hands. because the new puppy would have to go if there were any problems and i'd feel bad about that. any ideas?
2007-01-23 17:35:46 · 8 answers · asked by lady_jane_az 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
yes i am open to an older dog.
2007-01-23 19:34:36 · update #1
dog are pack animal and adjust as so getting another dog to be his friend is a good idea adopt a dog that matches his energy level and his size. most shelters will let u bring ur dog to visit the one you plan to adopt (noonewants returns)
2007-01-23 18:01:15 · answer #1 · answered by dragonwolf 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wonder if the house feels a bit empty because, while you have "friends" like you (I gather from your use of "our"), Butch doesn't ... At any rate, we had similar concerns when we decided to get a friend for Sheana, our female Tibetan Terrier, who is incredibly active and athletic. We were afraid if we got a dog that was any smaller or less active than Sheana that she would terrorize the new dog. I was also concerned because after my previous female TT died, my male TT (three years older) died forty days later and before he died, he waited outside by the garage for her to come home, all day every day. For both reasons, we decided to get a male dog of the same breed and age as our female. We actually took Sheana with us to meet the prospective male friends. One didn't work out at all because he just couldn't keep up with or handle her VERY active playing; he thought she was being aggressive when she really did just want to play. And, since we both work outside the home, we just couldn't monitor them as would have been required had we gotten a puppy. Eventually, we found a male TT of the same age as Sheana and almost as active. Perhaps more importantly, he is as patient and tolerant as the day is long. He even lets her pull him around by his tail. They are now inseparable (to the point they prefer being in the same kennel when they go to the groomers and when one has an overnight stay somewhere else, the other just won't eat until s/he returns). But if you insist on a puppy, listen to the other good advice you've gotten about meeting in a neutral place, careful monitoring at first, etc. and not me. Good luck!
2007-01-25 08:49:15 · answer #2 · answered by commuter 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most important thing to do, and this will probably assure that youcan keep your new puppy, would be to introduce them in a neutral area. Maybe aska friend if you could bring your dog there to meet the new puppy. That way your dog won't feel like he needs to defend his territory as soon as the new pup arrives. I have done this myself and have suggested it to many friends and it has always worked. My miniature schanuzer hated all dogs but my husband and I wanted to adopt a shelter dog. When we introdiced them in this manner, she was fine with the new dog and they were inseparable up until her death. Even though we weren't ready for another dog, we had to get one for Shiloh's sake. We used the same intro techniques and these two male dogs are even closer than Penny and Shiloh were. It's amazing how well it works. Also, during the introduction, have them both on leashes at first.
2007-01-23 18:03:45 · answer #3 · answered by Bexx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a simlar problem with my dog,she doesn't like other dogs much atall esp small dogs her height [shes a jrtx yorkie]so we were a bit worried how she would react to a puppy,first time we brang our new pup home [who is a lab x whippet]we put him in the crate and let our older dog sniff around him,then we muzzled her and let the pup out and after an initial little snap she was fine,we have never had a problem with them both they play toghether,sleep together etc and our pup is in fact now more of the boss over her.Just make sure you supervise all contact between your older dog and the new pup when it arrives and just let them get used to each other.Eventually they will establish there own heirachy.Good luck.
2007-01-23 17:56:04 · answer #4 · answered by Heavenly20 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-16 12:13:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think he would love having a playmate. I would get a female, because the boys might not get along. Maybe take him with you to your local shelter and let him help you pick out a dog.
2007-01-23 17:58:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it might be disasterous, as if they don't like each other what will happen then!? Get a female with a good temper and see how you go
2007-01-23 18:00:15 · answer #7 · answered by rose_merrick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you considered adopting? many dogs need homes and you won't need to train it if you adpot! they usually already are!
2007-01-23 19:20:14 · answer #8 · answered by Krystle M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋