I got my puppy maggie when I wasnt working 6 months ago, now I'm really bored and I'm going to start working again. She gets very jealous, I dont have kids but she always has to be in between me and my husband whether were on the couch, kisssing and even in the bed, it gets annoying, like having a kid around and no personal time. Well I'm afraid she will be sad when i go back to work, I'm not sure if i should get her a friend, my husband says no! But just when I leave to go to the store or somewhere, you can hear her in the house from outside barking and whining, please help me make my desicion! Thanks Yall!
2007-09-11 04:52:40 · 10 answers · asked by Sylvs 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Maggie get all of our attention, she is in no way an outkast, we treat her like shes our baby, and love her very much, we hug her and give her kisses as much as we can.Also we do give her a bone, toy or treat everytime we leave the house, and she wont touch it untill we get back.
2007-09-11 05:21:52 · update #1
Your dog needs training, not another dog. Getting another dog is not going to fix the problem and it's possible you will just have 2 doing the same things instead.
2007-09-11 04:57:35 · answer #1 · answered by Shadow's Melon 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Introducing a new animal to this situation might only make the situation worse. You are right to say that the dog is acting like a child because there are many similarities between their behaviors. But introducing a new animal without dealing with Maggie's problems could make her act out towards the new animal. Instead, try occupying her with something else when you step out of the house (such as giving her a toy when you leave and picking it back up when you come back). As for the jealousy thing, do NOT give her any attention when she gets between you and your husband. Instead, ignore her and only give her attention when she is acting how you want her to. This will show her that the only way to get attention is to behave. I hope it all works out for you.
2007-09-11 05:01:30 · answer #2 · answered by luckyflirt_26 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The other commentors may have a point about training, but I agree with you that the puppy could get awefully lonely all day by herself.
I don't think a little friend to keep her company during the day is a bad idea at all.
Just remember, a second puppy means twice the training, twice the food, twice the doctor's visits, etc. Pet ownership is a big responsiblity that needs to be taken seriously. Adopting a pet is just as serious as adopting a child. It's a commitment for the life of the pet.
2007-09-11 05:01:58 · answer #3 · answered by Tamborine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the rest. Get your dog totally trained first. Then if you have the time, money and the energy for another dog, I say go for it. I have 2 13 yr old dogs that I got 1 month apart so it was really easy to train both at the same time. The only problem with that is that they are so attached to each other.
2007-09-11 05:04:28 · answer #4 · answered by whyrpeople 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just because you get another puppy doesn't mean the whining/pleading for your attention will end...most likely it will probably become more of a problem because if she's fighting for your attention now, imagine if there were a new puppy in her place getting all your free time and not her?
Your dog just needs some good training on when she can play with you, and when she needs to behave.
2007-09-11 05:01:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your husband is right. Your pup needs to learn that she is not the head of the pack. And a new dog will require attention- which you won't be able to give while you're at work.
Instead, work on training your dog to be a companion instead of a nuisance. Cesar Milan (The Dog Whisperer) has some great tips for that.
Good luck!
2007-09-11 04:57:49 · answer #6 · answered by Tigger 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
sounds to me like you need to get the first dog into training classes before getting another pup. your dog sounds like she has decided that she is dominate over your husband, and that is wrong. look up separation anxiety training and see if that helps. get your dog out from between you and your husband, if need be put her in a crate while you are gone and when you are both sleeping. the ASPCA website will give you good pointers on both separation and crate training
2007-09-11 05:00:17 · answer #7 · answered by g g 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A little training won't hurt. But getting a companion is a good idea. Dogs still hold a pack mentality that urges them to be with others. If you can't be around all the time I would get a friend.
2007-09-11 05:11:24 · answer #8 · answered by night_wolf_ice 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It sounds like you don't like the one you have so NO, getting two will only make things worse for you.
May I sugguest finding a new home for the one you have.
2007-09-11 05:02:36 · answer #9 · answered by slim 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take a look at this website ... perhaps it will help you a bit
http://labrescue.com/anotherdog.htm
2007-09-11 05:02:11 · answer #10 · answered by annie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋