i have a chinchilla, and i might get a dog. but before i get one, i want to make sure if it would be a good idea. if i do get one, i will put the chinchilla upstairs, and cover the cage with something so the dog cant get to it. so what do you think?
oh, i LOVE animals, and treat them all equally, so i dont think one is gonna get jealous or anyhting like that
2007-10-13 11:40:52 · 12 answers · asked by iDK iF HE LOVES ME TOO♥ 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
im not gonna COVER the whole thing, but im gonna put some kind of barrier around the cage
2007-10-13 11:41:31 · update #1
It depends, if you are very concerned, look for a breed with low prey drive (means they are less likely to hunt down little things). Also train the pup from a young age to leave the chinchilla alone. I have dogs and rabbits, strangely all my dogs are considered high prey drive breeds, but they taught to leave my bunnies alone, so they do. I have a Sibe, A GSD, and an American Eskie.
2007-10-13 12:15:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you do get a dog, just make sure that you keep the chinchilla and the dog separated while you're not at home to supervise. Instead of just covering the chinchilla cage, you should shut him/her up in another room when you can't be there to keep a close eye on the two.
2007-10-13 11:51:43 · answer #2 · answered by Jessi B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt the dog would bother the chinchilla...you could teach the dog not to.
Plus, it's usually cats that mess with smaller animals..like rats, chinchillas...rabbits...etc.
So yeah, go ahead and get a dog.
2007-10-13 11:48:24 · answer #3 · answered by Cody 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure get a dog as long as you can provide shelter, good food, money for the Vet, money for frontline,crate,food,toys,etc..Oh and if you buy a long haired type dog count in grooming to the bill.Are you home for at least part of the day.WHat happens if circumstances change and you have to re-home the dog do you know someone that will take it?
If yes to all of the above...Have fun!
2007-10-13 11:49:04 · answer #4 · answered by waterlover 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you need to take such drastic measures. Are you getting a puppy? Then he'll get used to your other little buddy. i know people who have a cat and a dog who share the same sleeping basket. And believe me cats can be very possessive. With dogs it's different. he won't harm your chinchilla.
2007-10-13 17:58:10 · answer #5 · answered by Scarlet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure it's fine. Maybe consider looking into getting a dog with characteristics that would inconvenience you less in this situation if you still have doubts.
2007-10-13 11:51:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well as long as the dog is good natured you should not have any problems. i have a chocolate lab that i let my box turtle play with and he just looks at it and follows it around and he has never tried to hurt the turtle at all.
2007-10-13 12:06:29 · answer #7 · answered by labreeska 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on the breed of the dog, is it a friendlier dog, etc.
2007-10-13 11:48:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure you introduce the dog slowly.
2007-10-13 12:45:01 · answer #9 · answered by Allie O 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u only need to teach the dogs not to fight.
2007-10-13 12:08:38 · answer #10 · answered by *~*~tubane~*~* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋