Question about Aussies

**ashleycat** · 05-16-2006, 01:24 PM

Do they do better with another same size dog? Or better as a single dog?

No I'm not trying to get another just yet. Just wondering. If maybe my dog needs a play date

**Kfamr** · 05-16-2006, 01:30 PM

IMO, it depends on the dog.

**lv4dogs** · 05-16-2006, 01:32 PM

A play date, as in someone else's dog might be good for your dog as far as getting some energy burned off but I personally do not think you should get another dog right now. If you add another dog to your hosuehold right now I am afraid you have a better chance of having 2 uncontrolable dogs instead of one. Bad habits are easier to pick up than good habits, and your dog may very well teach the new dog bad habits.

but in general, just like any other dog, as long as they are socialized properly they will get along with other dogs. Size doesn't really matter to them, just depends on how they were socialized.
Since you do not know any background on your dog I'd find someone with a laid back dog yet one who is of decent size so that (s)he won't get too hurt just in case your dog acts agressive. Make sure you tell the other dogs owners that this is the first time you have introduced a dog to your dog so you are not exactly sure how he will react.

**ashleycat** · 05-16-2006, 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by lv4dogs

A play date, as in someone else's dog might be good for your dog as far as getting some energy burned off .

Yup this. I KNOW I can't handle another dog right now. That's why I was asking about play dates. How do I find them? Is there any site like a yahoo group or something?

**lv4dogs** · 05-16-2006, 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by ashleycat

Yup this. I KNOW I can't handle another dog right now. That's why I was asking about play dates. How do I find them? Is there any site like a yahoo group or something?

Not that I am aware of, try searching the net or maybe someone else knows.

Are there any dog parks in your area? That would be a great place. Or even parks that commonly have dogs visiting, maybe you both can meet some friends there. Or friends & family that have friendly dogs.
A local shelter or training facility may offer something like a play date or they may know how you can join or start one.
Good luck.

**ashleycat** · 05-16-2006, 02:25 PM

All my family is 9 hours away. I'm terribly homesick. I think that's also where some of my depression comes from. Charlie keeps me company. Also I get bad when pms comes. I hate being a female sometimes.. LOL.