I think I want another dog - questions

[motomomma317]

I have an idea. how close is the rescue dog to your home? Can you set up a play date to see how they get along? When you do choose to bring in a new dog allow yourself some alone time with your current dog so he can adjust from only child to multi furchild syndrome. lol. We went for several months w/o letting the new addition sleep in our bed it was a combo of didn't think the puppy could hold it all night and needing to let our big girl know she was still our baby. The turn of events between the dogs took place on their own. My female is more then happy to hand things over to the puppy she spoils him all on her own. She lets him eat first and even sits back and allows him to rush to us first. She knows shes still our special girl and doesn't seam to be put out at all. We waited 5 years before I got the want another dog itch.

The first week was tuff. My older dog wanted to play with the puppy and I was afraid he was too small. But by week two they were playing tag and hide and go seek. Now you can't separate them w/o there being issues. Sugar my female has depression when my male goes to the groomers or the vet w/o her.

[AllDogBoots]

Originally Posted by motomomma317

I have an idea. how close is the rescue dog to your home? Can you set up a play date to see how they get along? When you do choose to bring in a new dog allow yourself some alone time with your current dog so he can adjust from only child to multi furchild syndrome. lol. We went for several months w/o letting the new addition sleep in our bed it was a combo of didn't think the puppy could hold it all night and needing to let our big girl know she was still our baby. The turn of events between the dogs took place on their own. My female is more then happy to hand things over to the puppy she spoils him all on her own. She lets him eat first and even sits back and allows him to rush to us first. She knows shes still our special girl and doesn't seam to be put out at all. We waited 5 years before I got the want another dog itch.

The first week was tuff. My older dog wanted to play with the puppy and I was afraid he was too small. But by week two they were playing tag and hide and go seek. Now you can't separate them w/o there being issues. Sugar my female has depression when my male goes to the groomers or the vet w/o her.

We have decided to wait another month or so before introducing a second dog. If we get a rescue, I'm sure we can set up a play date first. I'm sure that Cooper would love to play with a new dog, at least for a little while. I know we'll have to be very patient. I'm spending time researching and listening to everyone's stories so that I am completely ready....

[paddys mom]

Originally Posted by rumdust

My yorkie came into the house with a dog all ready here. However I have a friend who got her yorkie from the same breeder and he is a only dog. He comes over and is all to happy to have that company. I think that yorkies are just generally happy to have a companion (as long as its not a cat lol)

My yorkie actually has a very good relationship with out persian. They have kissing sessions where he licks her face all over and she actually lets him!. I am thinking about the same thing though because I REALLY want Paddy to have sister now that he tries to play with the cat like she's a dog and she doesn't always get it. I actually applied for a rescue today because I think this little girl yorkie would be PERFECT. Those applications are intense. Here is hoping I at least make it far enough to meet her.

[AllDogBoots]

Originally Posted by paddys mom

My yorkie actually has a very good relationship with out persian. They have kissing sessions where he licks her face all over and she actually lets him!. I am thinking about the same thing though because I REALLY want Paddy to have sister now that he tries to play with the cat like she's a dog and she doesn't always get it. I actually applied for a rescue today because I think this little girl yorkie would be PERFECT. Those applications are intense. Here is hoping I at least make it far enough to meet her.

You sound like you would be a great mom to a little girl. The applications are intense aren't they??!! It's wonderful though how they are so picky when selecting forever homes for the rescues.