Tell Me Your Two Dog Experience!

[DMK]

Well... we have four.... now mind you together they only weigh as much as one larger dog, but they are a neverending source to fun. We presently have my mildly retarded Jack Russell, and three Rat Terriers.
Over the years we pretty much have always had at least two at one time.
Thet keep each other company and play off of each others induvidual personality.
The only concern is the initial introduction of the new dog. We've found it best to have the time to spend with them, even a weekend of nothing else on, that way you can monitor things and they will set their own pecking order.
Good luck and stock up on dog cookies.

[alley00p]

Over the years we've had two dogs at the same time, always one who has been around for a while, and one puppy. Same experiences as the guys mentioned above with very few problems.

Presently, we have a Lab/Australian Shepherd mix and a house cat. We had much more trouble intregrating the kitten into our home, as the dog felt threatened for months by this little ball of fur. Now, he's used to the kitten and they play together (mainly thundering through the house back and forth). They drink from the same water dish and the dog loves the fact that the cat is not a "people food" person, so anything that might drop on the floor is his - the cat sniffs it and walks away.

Personally, I think you will have few problems adding a second younger dog or a pup to your home!

Charlie

[RHNewfie]

Overall we dont expect any trouble, and I am not concerned with the naysayers... we are very excited! I have had Labs all growing up and I can't wait to have another one!

We too have two dogs. A lab/chow/other mix male Rockie and a lab/chow mix Zoe. Both of them are about 5 years of age. They play fight a lot until Zoe tires of it. Rockie is a lot more playful and tends to piss Zoe off now and then. Zoe has been injured once, either bit or scratched in the inside corner of her eye. I saw blood and took her to the vet immediately. Nothing serious, but I wanted to be sure.

Zoe was here first so she "rules" most of the time, but when they've gotten "into it" Rockie most often comes out on top and Zoe ends up belly up, though she does grab a rear foot now and then and flips him over.

Upside is they keep each other company when we're both at work. The only downside is the double cost for food, kennels, beds, toys, treats, vet bills and medications.

Best wishes with yours!

[Old Sailor]

Jeff, you know we have 2 dogs...cocker spaniel and a pug....no problems. As for the nasayers, tell them bite me.

[RHNewfie]

LOL! I will quote you Dave!!

You can meet her in July!