I'm really only at the "interested" stage now...
But I was really looking for some info on some pros and cons of adding a second dog. Jenny has only ever been in a one-dog household. I've never been responsible for more than one dog (at a time.)
First off, will Jenny get bad ideas if the other dog isn't as well trained as her? Say, it doesn't come when called, will Jenny stop coming when called?
What changes? Like what is the difference, walking one dog compared to walking two?
Will it not be as attatched to me as Jenny is?
Now, whenever we watch a movie, Jenny will quietly lie on her bed. If we got another dog, would they both lie down, or would they be up playing with each other?
How do you keep the fastest eater from fighting for the others remaining food? Or would they not be able to both eat in the kitchen? (my mom isn't fond of the idea of them not eating in the kitchen, because it would ruin the carpet)
Would they fight over the 'best' seat in front of the fire?
How do you tell the difference between play, fighting for dominence, and 'real' fighting?
And a biggie, because I've heard a lot of different opinions on this one: Are two dogs not much more work (than one dog is) or a LOT more work (than one dog is) ?
Sorry for all the questions, but if I do add another I want to know what I'm in for.
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