2nd dog... should I?
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darthtang aw
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Get a Pug. Love kids, can be lazy or very playful when people are around. And love all other dogs. Every pug owner I know is crazy about their pug. Of course every Pug owner I know is crazy in the head as well.
reefraff
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Originally Posted by crimzy http:///t/394050/2nd-dog-should-i/20#post_3507002
Yeah... Theres 2 ways to look at that though. On one hand the dog would only be with us for a short time. On the other hand it would be giving a good home to a senior citizen could use it.
If you can give the dog the amount of attention it will need that's great. I kinda got the impression you aren't home much in the evenings when you don't have your girls.
Originally Posted by crimzy http:///t/394050/2nd-dog-should-i/20#post_3507002
Yeah... Theres 2 ways to look at that though. On one hand the dog would only be with us for a short time. On the other hand it would be giving a good home to a senior citizen could use it.
If you can give the dog the amount of attention it will need that's great. I kinda got the impression you aren't home much in the evenings when you don't have your girls.
flower
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Originally Posted by crimzy http:///t/394050/2nd-dog-should-i/20#post_3507058
It's usually about 1 day per week that I'm in and out all day and usually just home enough to let them outside. I feel bad about those days but Rosey doesn't seem to be overly traumatized or anxious. The rest of the week she gets me or the family after work.
It sounds like you and Rosey have a good coexistence already, why rock the boat by adding another dog? I mean, if she doesn't seem to mind, then why worry? You said you are in and out all day, believe me, she is getting her "Crimzy fix" through the day... she isn't lonely. If she isn't destructive, she isn't anxious. My German Shepherd Atticus, was quit happy with just us people around, then my mother wanted another dog...he did the "I'm the Alpha" thing and beat up the golden retriever she purchased, and we had to re-home it. Then we decided on a female German Shepherd so they wouldn't fight...we had her fixed after the first 10 puppies.
Anyway, she is a barker, AT EVERYTHING!!! Atticus doesn't like being yelled at...and it also seems he doesn't like Tammy "yelling" either, now he has to nearly be dragged out of the house to go potty in the morning because she has him all stressed out. It's driving me crazy to have to stand in the cold and "puppy call" Atticus to come on out to the fenced in yard....if Tammy starts barking...since she is already out, he goes in the living room and lays down. Then 10 minutes later he begs to go out after Tammy comes in, and then Tammy wants to go again...so I hold her back and let him out. She barks like a crazed fool when she is inside and him outside...running from one part of the house to the other in a fit, which stresses me and my mother out.
Tam is a great dog, but she goes crazy when the grand-kids or Atticus goes outside without her, then she is intolerable. Atticus only barks when a stranger is actually on the property, or at the door. Tam barks at the squirrels, the chipmunks, the birds, and any people as far as her eyes can see.
We love both dogs dearly, remember, we are home all day. Your happy coexistence may come to an abrupt end if you add another dog, because you don't know what changes will happen until the change is made. If your situation isn't broke, don't fix it.
Atticus
Tamerah as a pup
A very happy mom
My very happy mother...with a puppy AKA..The invasion of cuteness and poop.
Originally Posted by crimzy http:///t/394050/2nd-dog-should-i/20#post_3507058
It's usually about 1 day per week that I'm in and out all day and usually just home enough to let them outside. I feel bad about those days but Rosey doesn't seem to be overly traumatized or anxious. The rest of the week she gets me or the family after work.
It sounds like you and Rosey have a good coexistence already, why rock the boat by adding another dog? I mean, if she doesn't seem to mind, then why worry? You said you are in and out all day, believe me, she is getting her "Crimzy fix" through the day... she isn't lonely. If she isn't destructive, she isn't anxious. My German Shepherd Atticus, was quit happy with just us people around, then my mother wanted another dog...he did the "I'm the Alpha" thing and beat up the golden retriever she purchased, and we had to re-home it. Then we decided on a female German Shepherd so they wouldn't fight...we had her fixed after the first 10 puppies.
Anyway, she is a barker, AT EVERYTHING!!! Atticus doesn't like being yelled at...and it also seems he doesn't like Tammy "yelling" either, now he has to nearly be dragged out of the house to go potty in the morning because she has him all stressed out. It's driving me crazy to have to stand in the cold and "puppy call" Atticus to come on out to the fenced in yard....if Tammy starts barking...since she is already out, he goes in the living room and lays down. Then 10 minutes later he begs to go out after Tammy comes in, and then Tammy wants to go again...so I hold her back and let him out. She barks like a crazed fool when she is inside and him outside...running from one part of the house to the other in a fit, which stresses me and my mother out.
Tam is a great dog, but she goes crazy when the grand-kids or Atticus goes outside without her, then she is intolerable. Atticus only barks when a stranger is actually on the property, or at the door. Tam barks at the squirrels, the chipmunks, the birds, and any people as far as her eyes can see.
We love both dogs dearly, remember, we are home all day. Your happy coexistence may come to an abrupt end if you add another dog, because you don't know what changes will happen until the change is made. If your situation isn't broke, don't fix it.
Atticus
Tamerah as a pup
A very happy mom
My very happy mother...with a puppy AKA..The invasion of cuteness and poop.
reefraff
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Quote:
Originally Posted by crimzy http:///t/394050/2nd-dog-should-i/20#post_3507058
It's usually about 1 day per week that I'm in and out all day and usually just home enough to let them outside. I feel bad about those days but Rosey doesn't seem to be overly traumatized or anxious. The rest of the week she gets me or the family after work.
Like I said Bassets are great dogs. I am sure the people who are looking to rehome it will make sure your schedule works out for the dog.
Originally Posted by crimzy http:///t/394050/2nd-dog-should-i/20#post_3507058
It's usually about 1 day per week that I'm in and out all day and usually just home enough to let them outside. I feel bad about those days but Rosey doesn't seem to be overly traumatized or anxious. The rest of the week she gets me or the family after work.
Like I said Bassets are great dogs. I am sure the people who are looking to rehome it will make sure your schedule works out for the dog.
crimzy
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Originally Posted by Flower http:///t/394050/2nd-dog-should-i/20#post_3507066
It sounds like you and Rosey have a good coexistence already, why rock the boat by adding another dog? I mean, if she doesn't seem to mind, then why worry? You said you are in and out all day, believe me, she is getting her "Crimzy fix" through the day... she isn't lonely. If she isn't destructive, she isn't anxious. My German Shepherd Atticus, was quit happy with just us people around, then my mother wanted another dog...he did the "I'm the Alpha" thing and beat up the golden retriever she purchased, and we had to re-home it. Then we decided on a female German Shepherd so they wouldn't fight...we had her fixed after the first 10 puppies.
Anyway, she is a barker, AT EVERYTHING!!! Atticus doesn't like being yelled at...and it also seems he doesn't like Tammy "yelling" either, now he has to nearly be dragged out of the house to go potty in the morning because she has him all stressed out. It's driving me crazy to have to stand in the cold and "puppy call" Atticus to come on out to the fenced in yard....if Tammy starts barking...since she is already out, he goes in the living room and lays down. Then 10 minutes later he begs to go out after Tammy comes in, and then Tammy wants to go again...so I hold her back and let him out. She barks like a crazed fool when she is inside and him outside...running from one part of the house to the other in a fit, which stresses me and my mother out.
Tam is a great dog, but she goes crazy when the grand-kids or Atticus goes outside without her, then she is intolerable. Atticus only barks when a stranger is actually on the property, or at the door. Tam barks at the squirrels, the chipmunks, the birds, and any people as far as her eyes can see.
We love both dogs dearly, remember, we are home all day. Your happy coexistence may come to an abrupt end if you add another dog, because you don't know what changes will happen until the change is made. If your situation isn't broke, don't fix it.
Atticus
Tamerah as a pup
A very happy mom
My very happy mother...with a puppy AKA..The invasion of cuteness and poop.
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Such cute dogs! Do you regret getting a 2nd?
Your point highlights my conflict... Rosey and I have a good system in place in terms of her limitations and she basically causes no problems. I think she is well taken care of in terms of vet care, grooming, her physical needs, etc. but I'm sure her life is probably a little boring at times. The status quo is fine, but I am a dog lover and like to see two have each other during their lives as they are natural pack animals.
Darth, pugs are really the only small dogs that I actually like. However small dogs = small bladders = need to go out more.... this may be difficult.
In looking at several breeds, the Basset would seem to be a good fit. They aren't as big as Rosey. I've had 2 giants together in the past and it is fun but a bit overwhelming, especially considering my kids together don't weigh as much as Rosey. So I want something smaller but with a lower energy level. Bassets are short, stubby guys who I think could handle playing with Rosey without a huge chance of getting hurt. From what I've read they are pretty lazy dogs too, which works for me, and I like their look...
Having 2 is not a huge addition in terms of the feeding and cleanup, but as I mentioned earlier, that makes it much more difficult to find a dog sitter when I travel. I appreciate all of the opinions... I am mulling it over and am checking out rescue animals just in case...
Originally Posted by Flower http:///t/394050/2nd-dog-should-i/20#post_3507066
It sounds like you and Rosey have a good coexistence already, why rock the boat by adding another dog? I mean, if she doesn't seem to mind, then why worry? You said you are in and out all day, believe me, she is getting her "Crimzy fix" through the day... she isn't lonely. If she isn't destructive, she isn't anxious. My German Shepherd Atticus, was quit happy with just us people around, then my mother wanted another dog...he did the "I'm the Alpha" thing and beat up the golden retriever she purchased, and we had to re-home it. Then we decided on a female German Shepherd so they wouldn't fight...we had her fixed after the first 10 puppies.
Anyway, she is a barker, AT EVERYTHING!!! Atticus doesn't like being yelled at...and it also seems he doesn't like Tammy "yelling" either, now he has to nearly be dragged out of the house to go potty in the morning because she has him all stressed out. It's driving me crazy to have to stand in the cold and "puppy call" Atticus to come on out to the fenced in yard....if Tammy starts barking...since she is already out, he goes in the living room and lays down. Then 10 minutes later he begs to go out after Tammy comes in, and then Tammy wants to go again...so I hold her back and let him out. She barks like a crazed fool when she is inside and him outside...running from one part of the house to the other in a fit, which stresses me and my mother out.
Tam is a great dog, but she goes crazy when the grand-kids or Atticus goes outside without her, then she is intolerable. Atticus only barks when a stranger is actually on the property, or at the door. Tam barks at the squirrels, the chipmunks, the birds, and any people as far as her eyes can see.
We love both dogs dearly, remember, we are home all day. Your happy coexistence may come to an abrupt end if you add another dog, because you don't know what changes will happen until the change is made. If your situation isn't broke, don't fix it.
Atticus
Tamerah as a pup
A very happy mom
My very happy mother...with a puppy AKA..The invasion of cuteness and poop.
57330_3220">
Such cute dogs! Do you regret getting a 2nd?
Your point highlights my conflict... Rosey and I have a good system in place in terms of her limitations and she basically causes no problems. I think she is well taken care of in terms of vet care, grooming, her physical needs, etc. but I'm sure her life is probably a little boring at times. The status quo is fine, but I am a dog lover and like to see two have each other during their lives as they are natural pack animals.
Darth, pugs are really the only small dogs that I actually like. However small dogs = small bladders = need to go out more.... this may be difficult.
In looking at several breeds, the Basset would seem to be a good fit. They aren't as big as Rosey. I've had 2 giants together in the past and it is fun but a bit overwhelming, especially considering my kids together don't weigh as much as Rosey. So I want something smaller but with a lower energy level. Bassets are short, stubby guys who I think could handle playing with Rosey without a huge chance of getting hurt. From what I've read they are pretty lazy dogs too, which works for me, and I like their look...
Having 2 is not a huge addition in terms of the feeding and cleanup, but as I mentioned earlier, that makes it much more difficult to find a dog sitter when I travel. I appreciate all of the opinions... I am mulling it over and am checking out rescue animals just in case...
You can usually get paid sitters/dog walkers to cover your travel events, especially if you are in a metro area. Most will also do some small house things for you as well, such as bring in your mail and water your indoor plants. I have used a sitter myself due to extensive work travel and she is reliable and turned out to become a friend.
If you are set on the old basset, maybe you can ask for a trail adoption, dependent on the interaction of the two dogs, and how well Freckles adjusts to your routine?
If you are set on the old basset, maybe you can ask for a trail adoption, dependent on the interaction of the two dogs, and how well Freckles adjusts to your routine?
crimzy
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Originally Posted by Beth http:///t/394050/2nd-dog-should-i/20#post_3507140
You can usually get paid sitters/dog walkers to cover your travel events, especially if you are in a metro area. Most will also do some small house things for you as well, such as bring in your mail and water your indoor plants. I have used a sitter myself due to extensive work travel and she is reliable and turned out to become a friend.
If you are set on the old basset, maybe you can ask for a trail adoption, dependent on the interaction of the two dogs, and how well Freckles adjusts to your routine?
I haven't decided yet if I want another, much less chosen one in particular. In the past I have considered adopting older dogs because I think that there is a significant need for it and (without being too callous), it is not as much of a long term commitment. It's rare for people to think of giving a sweet, older dog a comfortable home for the final years of its life.
But of course there are drawbacks to an older dog too. As you mentioned earlier, there is a greater chance of health issues (bladder issues) and such, and there is the reality that my family would have to watch the older dog pass in a relatively short period of time. I think my saint will be good with a partner as she has been well socialized and has never shown any dog aggression at dog parks, etc.
In short, I don't know, lol. Maybe a "middle aged" dog between 5-8 would be good... I don't know. This whole thread is basically me thinking aloud.
Originally Posted by Beth http:///t/394050/2nd-dog-should-i/20#post_3507140
You can usually get paid sitters/dog walkers to cover your travel events, especially if you are in a metro area. Most will also do some small house things for you as well, such as bring in your mail and water your indoor plants. I have used a sitter myself due to extensive work travel and she is reliable and turned out to become a friend.
If you are set on the old basset, maybe you can ask for a trail adoption, dependent on the interaction of the two dogs, and how well Freckles adjusts to your routine?
I haven't decided yet if I want another, much less chosen one in particular. In the past I have considered adopting older dogs because I think that there is a significant need for it and (without being too callous), it is not as much of a long term commitment. It's rare for people to think of giving a sweet, older dog a comfortable home for the final years of its life.
But of course there are drawbacks to an older dog too. As you mentioned earlier, there is a greater chance of health issues (bladder issues) and such, and there is the reality that my family would have to watch the older dog pass in a relatively short period of time. I think my saint will be good with a partner as she has been well socialized and has never shown any dog aggression at dog parks, etc.
In short, I don't know, lol. Maybe a "middle aged" dog between 5-8 would be good... I don't know. This whole thread is basically me thinking aloud.
flower
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Do I regret getting a second?...No... My mothers happiness in her late years is all that matters, she gets whatever she wants...including the puppies.... Tamerah has been a joy from the start, it's Atticus that has all the issues, and I wouldn't get rid of him for all the tea in China. The puppies were super cute, and good money, but being disabled made caring for them really hard, so we (my mother reluctantly) had her spayed. My house is small and the kitchen is the only uncarpeted room...we have no outside kennel, just a big back yard, it was November, so the pups were indoors...it was a very long 10 weeks, and I still miss them, Mother cried when the last pup went to it's new home.
We are home almost all the time, and the only concern I wanted to voice would be with supervision...two dogs can find lots of trouble to get into, just like little kids. I'm sure if you get another dog, you will all adjust and find a way for everyone to live in harmony. They sure are good company...they love you no matter what, and are true friends till the end. As long as you know what you are jumping into...which is why you bothered to ask for our opinions.
We are home almost all the time, and the only concern I wanted to voice would be with supervision...two dogs can find lots of trouble to get into, just like little kids. I'm sure if you get another dog, you will all adjust and find a way for everyone to live in harmony. They sure are good company...they love you no matter what, and are true friends till the end. As long as you know what you are jumping into...which is why you bothered to ask for our opinions.
reefraff
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Originally Posted by crimzy http:///t/394050/2nd-dog-should-i/20#post_3507147
I haven't decided yet if I want another, much less chosen one in particular. In the past I have considered adopting older dogs because I think that there is a significant need for it and (without being too callous), it is not as much of a long term commitment. It's rare for people to think of giving a sweet, older dog a comfortable home for the final years of its life.
But of course there are drawbacks to an older dog too. As you mentioned earlier, there is a greater chance of health issues (bladder issues) and such, and there is the reality that my family would have to watch the older dog pass in a relatively short period of time. I think my saint will be good with a partner as she has been well socialized and has never shown any dog aggression at dog parks, etc.
In short, I don't know, lol. Maybe a "middle aged" dog between 5-8 would be good... I don't know. This whole thread is basically me thinking aloud.
Get yourself a parrot to keep the dog company. You can teach it to ride around on the dogs back and say "Here Kitty Kitty Kitty"
Originally Posted by crimzy http:///t/394050/2nd-dog-should-i/20#post_3507147
I haven't decided yet if I want another, much less chosen one in particular. In the past I have considered adopting older dogs because I think that there is a significant need for it and (without being too callous), it is not as much of a long term commitment. It's rare for people to think of giving a sweet, older dog a comfortable home for the final years of its life.
But of course there are drawbacks to an older dog too. As you mentioned earlier, there is a greater chance of health issues (bladder issues) and such, and there is the reality that my family would have to watch the older dog pass in a relatively short period of time. I think my saint will be good with a partner as she has been well socialized and has never shown any dog aggression at dog parks, etc.
In short, I don't know, lol. Maybe a "middle aged" dog between 5-8 would be good... I don't know. This whole thread is basically me thinking aloud.
Get yourself a parrot to keep the dog company. You can teach it to ride around on the dogs back and say "Here Kitty Kitty Kitty"
flower
Well-Known Member
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Originally Posted by reefraff http:///t/394050/2nd-dog-should-i/20#post_3507176
Get yourself a parrot to keep the dog company. You can teach it to ride around on the dogs back and say "Here Kitty Kitty Kitty"
LOL...my parrot fed the dog his broccoli...
Originally Posted by reefraff http:///t/394050/2nd-dog-should-i/20#post_3507176
Get yourself a parrot to keep the dog company. You can teach it to ride around on the dogs back and say "Here Kitty Kitty Kitty"
LOL...my parrot fed the dog his broccoli...