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Hi,
I need some reassurance on this. My Yorkie has been an only dog all his life. Jake is 13 years old and in good health. Dog friends have been suggesting for at least the last few years that I should get a second dog because, among other reasons, it will be company for him (I work all day) and when something happens to Jake, it will be a little easier for me to handle my grief. Jake is ok when other dogs come over unless they try to sit in my lap, then he starts getting jealous. If he would be sitting next to me on the couch and another dog jumps up, he would either try to scare off the other dog by snapping or just getting up and going on another chair or more likely in the bedroom. I don't want to stress out Jake, but I want to do the sensible thing. I have trained dogs in obedience, including showing. I can handle a second little guy in regard to environment and costs. I am looking at rescue/shelter dogs.

Thanks