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06-16-2010, 09:25 AM | #1 |
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| Advice needed please Can you guys give me your input on what you think about having one dog vs two? I'm considering getting a playmate for Magnus and I'd like see what your thoughts are to hopefully help make my decision. I have done some reading about bringing a 2nd dog into the house but I want to get as much info as possible (especially from those that have more than one) and weight all the pros & cons. Thanks! |
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06-16-2010, 09:35 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 4000 Club Member | I'm biased. I've never lived in a house with just one dog so I always think it's great for the furbabies to have a playmate. That being said, having two dogs is kind of like having 2 kids: it's FAR more than double the work. You will be amazed at what new and creative trouble two dogs can get in to together I love watching my boys play together- it gets a little loud and yappy sometimes when Rhett wants to play and Sam doesn't, but they do love chasing each other and rolling around. We do get the occasional bouts of jealousy when one has a toy the other wants, but we always manage to get it worked out. You will lose some flexibility with two- it's not as easy to toss them both in the car and go anywhere (at least for me because Sam weighs 17 pounds.) And not all pet friendly hotels will let you stay with 2 dogs. You already know the other drawbacks- twice the food, twice the clean up, twice the vet care bills. But at the end of the day when Rhett and Sam are cuddled up on the couch together, it's all totally worth it to me. |
06-16-2010, 09:47 AM | #3 |
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| I have 2 puppies Hi I have 2 puppies. I got Chloe first and after 2 weeks my husband and I decided to get her a playmate. I work from home so I'm able to spend a lot of time with the two babies. My second pup Claire Bear is from a different breeder and is one week younger. One is 12 weeks and one is 11 weeks old and they are about the same size. I love watching them play together and snuggle in their bed. The only hard thing I've found is potty training keeping my eyes on them when they go in different directions I will miss catching an accident. I give them individual attention through out the day because I want them each to feel special. I have been teaching them to do their trick together and they now will do sit down jump and rollover together it is so cute. They also have totally different personalities one is hyper and climbs loves giving kisses, the other is a calm and love to cuddle. I hope this helps these are my first Yorkie's I've always had Maltese. |
06-16-2010, 09:49 AM | #4 |
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| This has been discussed numerous times here....I think a lot of it depends on your lifestyle. I personally prefer 1 dog because I can take her everywhere. If I want to fly somewhere I can take her. Also it's easier to get someone to watch 1 dog as opposed to 2 dogs. The other thing with 2 dogs is that I think they get into more trouble and teach each other to bark - at least this was the experience my next door neighbor had. When she had 1 yorkie he was very quiet but once she got another they just barked non-stop. If you are home a lot and do not travel then it it is probably GREAT to have 2 dogs. Also, if you are married then when you travel you can each bring 1 dog with you. There are a lot of pros and cons.....but think it through because you don't want to regret getting another one later. Good luck!!
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06-16-2010, 10:26 AM | #5 |
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| Well i have 3 and I love having multiple. They love to play with each other and they just adore each other. I love to watch them together. There are definitely drawbacks, but I didn't really feel that way until I got the 3rd one. My first 2 still went everywhere with me in my large Kwigy-Bo bag, with the 3rd wasn't quite so easy. That's why I'm thinking of adding 1 more to make it even again so that I can take turns taking 2 with me and nobody is ever alone.
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06-16-2010, 10:32 AM | #6 |
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| Two is the magic number for me. They have each other to keep company and become best buds but still look to you for attention. It is harder taking two someplace as opposed to one and your vet bills are higher those are the only downfalls. My breeder told me they do better in 2s I don't know if its true or not but its worked out for us
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06-16-2010, 10:46 AM | #7 |
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| Thanks for all your inputs, they're definitely helpful and there are some things I haven't considered. I don't travel much so I don't think that'll be too much of an issue. And Magnus is only home alone for about 3 hours a day as mom comes home. But he sleeps alot until I get home which would be around 5-6pm. So by the time I'm home, he's all energized and wants to play all night. Which is why I'm considering a 2nd pup in hopes they'll keep each other company and sort of tire themselves out a bit as well. Of course, I'm not expecting them to keep each other busy all the time. But it'd be nice if I could have little time to myself once in a while without worrying about them being lonely or bored without me. (If I'm upstairs for more than 5 min, Magnus starts barking/whining.) |
06-16-2010, 10:59 AM | #8 |
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| I have 4 Yorkies and mine love each other's company and enjoy having a play buddy...and also someone to snuggle with on the couch. But it also varies from dog to dog. If my Harley could speak, he would tell us that he does NOT appreciate having the others here. |
06-16-2010, 11:00 AM | #9 |
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| I had one, for 9 months, and then got another...Apple, my little girl, was a year old, and her new brother was 4 months old...If you can survive the first couple of weeks of adjusting, it is the best thing on the planet! I can't imagine life w/o two...I'm still the "pack" mama, and they follow me around, wherever I go...They both sleep w/me, too...Everything is wonderful, if you can afford double vet bills, double grooming, etc...The only downside is, it's not as easy to grab one up, in one hand, and your purse in the other hand, and go places...However, since I got my little Buzzy Boy, I've "semi" retired, and have a pet sitting business, so I don't run the roads, after work, like I used to...I would have three, but the double vet/grooming/food (I feed raw) would be a stretch for me, and I want the very best for both of my "kidz"...All the best w/your decision |
06-16-2010, 11:07 AM | #10 |
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| Thanks for posting this thread, I'm considering adding a second one in July..I've been on the fence for awhile, but pretty much decided 2 will be the magic number in my house. With Dudley turning 2 yr today, I think it will be the perfect time.
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06-16-2010, 07:07 PM | #11 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, Texas, U.S.A.
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| Ditto We have 2 girls (20 months old & 18.5 months old). They're awesome !!! 3 things (as mentioned in other replies): 1) DOUBLE vet bills. When you take them for their rounds of shots, spaying, etc. insted of them saying, "that'll be $200, please". They're gonna say, "$400 is your total !!!" Ouch. 2) Potty training is a struggle...they seem to learn each other's BAD habits, not the other way around !! Ours aren't barkers per se, but I'm reminded of the saying, "One dog barks at what he hears. All the other dogs bark because the first dog is barking." 3) Traveling with them is a little bit of a hassle, but it's not too bad. Some people aren't comfortable with boarding their dogs, that's understandable to me. My wife had a "single Yorkie" before we got these two & she said she always felt a little sad that her Yorkie was alone when she was gone a lot for work, etc. & by the time the dog got older there was no way it would allow her to introduce another dog into the home. Ironically enough, now my wife works FROM home now so she gets to spend lots of time with our two little ones. We're so happy to have them both. Just so long as you know what to expect, I personally think having two is great. They're best buddies and they're a lot of fun !!! |
06-16-2010, 07:59 PM | #12 |
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| I'm still in the process of reading different forums and what not regarding this as it's such a big decision and I came up with a question. Magnus being 7.5 months old now, is it better to bring home a new female pup now or wait till he's at least 1 year old? It took him about a month or so to be pad trained but he seems to have "accidents" if he's allowed to roam the entire house. (He's only allowed to roam the kitchen and livingroom) He barks if he wants to play or if I'm not paying attention to him or of course, if I'm upstairs. It's funny b/c he's quiet as a mouse when it's bedtime and I put him in his room which is a little hallway I blocked off that's between the kitchen and the dining room. As I mentioned earlier, if I am to get another pup, I'm leaning towards female as I've read somewhere that it's more likely they'd get along better with that combo. I'm sure there are exceptions to the rules. Any thought? Last edited by Magnus; 06-16-2010 at 08:01 PM. |
06-16-2010, 08:59 PM | #13 |
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| I think some of it depends on the one you have. I only have one and she prefers it that way not that she unfriendly and dosent like other dogs. She loves playing with other dogs but she likes to be my one and only baby and the only attention taker. She would love to play with one durning the day and stuff but at the end of the day she wants it just me and her.
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06-16-2010, 09:10 PM | #14 |
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| We never planned on getting another... Roxie was our princess and then one night hubby said we were going to have another and we got Ryder, who is perfect but without the circumstances we wouldnt have gotten another in some time. I love my three and couldnt imagine not having them all! Roxie is very high strung and Ryder has really helped mellow her out and Prince completes our bunch. They are the best of buddies and make my day, but I do have lots of time to devote to them. Its a decision that you will have to think thoroughly about. In my own expereince my girl is much more fiesty and has more anxiety issues than the boys.
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06-16-2010, 09:53 PM | #15 | |
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you might also try to give him a toy to occupy his time. i just got one, but i hear that kong toys work well b/c they are busy working to get the treat out. | |
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