[ProfessorPeteZa]

Originally Posted by OwenandDaisy

Hey - when we had only one dog it was a constant concern to know that we were giving enough attention and exercise etc. We never found a toy that would keep him busy all the time, but getting another Yorkie met his needs very well.

We can give the dogs the most wonderful life imaginable with toys, food, care, love and warm places to nap. Still, we can't provide what they naturally desire - companionship with their own kind.

Imagine if you were raised by a family of Orangutans. They give you great care, they play with you, share the bananas and keep you well and warm. Despite their greatest efforts, at some point you are still going to want to be around other humans.

Dogs are pack animals. They learn, discover, live, enjoy and play best in a pack. We now have three Yorkies where five years ago we had only one. It is impossible to explain how calm, gentle and happy our dogs are with a fairly balanced mixture of daddy, mommy and puppy love. When we had one dog, he was prone to any number of behavioural issues - all of which went away when the second Yorkie arrived.

LOL @ orangutans! I know! everyone says you need another one. we will be adding another yorkie in a few months but i need her preoccupied- NOW!!! :-P thanks for the responses everyone. got some great ideas