I don't have any new advice, but I want to wish you luck!! Kito was a very stubborn dog (many shibas are), and we were scared to death to bring in another dog with him, but we wanted one. When we went to the beagle rescue, we were allowed to take Abbey for the weekend to see if they would get along. The first night was rough, a lot of barking and she was a little upset, but the next day, they started playing tug of war with a rope toy, and they have been wonderful since. They've had a few minor scuffles, but no one has been injured seriously. They are separated when they are fed, but that's because Abbey eats very fast, and Kito takes his good old time. Other than that, they are together all the time, and it makes me so happy.


Good luck in finding the right addition--I know you will do wonderfully with another dog.