I think if you want to have a rescue dog it would not hurt to start looking now. Filling out applications and doing searches takes time. If you did happen to come across the right one for you then you would be prepared. If you don't find the one that is a good match for you right away then you have lost nothing but have gained valuable information.
The personality of your dog will have a lot to do with the when question anyway. I think a younger dog does adjust a lot quicker to changes in the household. If you are home much of the time then you have a lot more time to devote to the training aspect of things. Since not all dogs are alike you have to anticipate that you may have to deal with things you did not have with the one you have now.
Two dogs means twice as much fun and excitement in the home as well as more work and money invested. If you can balance those two then go for it if not then ask yourself is anytime right for a new dog?
I have always kicked myself for not getting Gracie's sister at the same time as I got her. I think she would have enjoyed having another dog in the house but now I don't know how she would accept a new one. She is a very alpha type personality and does not like to share so I may have missed my window of opportunity to add another one to my home.
Best wishes on your search. |