Tell Me Your Two Dog Experience!

RGD. · 04-05-2009, 10:24 AM

Two dogs here also - and quite frankly would not have it any other way.

We have TJ who is half Blue Heeler, half Border Collie. And we have Rusty - 100% stupid beagle. TJ is going on 10 and Rusty is about 15. They sleep together, eat together, drink out of the same water bowl, etc etc. Maybe two of three disagreements in the past 10 years - no injuries though, just like two brothers going at it.

Since you already have one there and the other is a puppy - your current dog will become the boss (that pack thing kicks in). And since you are bringing in a puppy (which is what I always do) - your current dog will not feel as threatened as with an older dog and will accept him/her a lot quicker - often accepting the parental thing pretty well.

And just in my opinion - dogs are just like us in the fact that they need and want companionship. Most of us can't be with our dogs 24/7 - two dogs give them the companionship they need.

Sure - it costs you twice as much - food bills, vet bills, etc - but I wouldn't have it any other way.

Ron

04-05-2009, 10:24 AM	#6
RGD. God Like Status Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ron Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 971 Trading: (1)	Re: Tell Me Your Two Dog Experience! Two dogs here also - and quite frankly would not have it any other way. We have TJ who is half Blue Heeler, half Border Collie. And we have Rusty - 100% stupid beagle. TJ is going on 10 and Rusty is about 15. They sleep together, eat together, drink out of the same water bowl, etc etc. Maybe two of three disagreements in the past 10 years - no injuries though, just like two brothers going at it. Since you already have one there and the other is a puppy - your current dog will become the boss (that pack thing kicks in). And since you are bringing in a puppy (which is what I always do) - your current dog will not feel as threatened as with an older dog and will accept him/her a lot quicker - often accepting the parental thing pretty well. And just in my opinion - dogs are just like us in the fact that they need and want companionship. Most of us can't be with our dogs 24/7 - two dogs give them the companionship they need. Sure - it costs you twice as much - food bills, vet bills, etc - but I wouldn't have it any other way. Ron