When did you know?

[ArmaniMan]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

He LOVES other dogs. Kaji is happy at home, where he's the center of attention. But, if you want to see him truly happy and fulfilled, take him to a dog park, or even better, let him have a day with Missy. He loves that girl! When he and Missy are together, they play play play, then nap together and then play some more. He doesn't want to come home after that.

This is exactly how it was with Armani- he was happy, he enjoyed being the center of my world, I did things to make him happy- long walks, the dog park, interactive games, training, etc. But I saw a totally different kind of happiness when he was with other dogs. It did take Armani a period to realize that this playmate never went to her own home and that he now had to share me all the time, but once he did it was great!

Of course, YOU and not Kaji are going to take care of the new dog- so you need to want a new dog- but that doesn't mean you can't get another as a playmate for your current pup.

[Ringo1]

WELL. I always wanted to have two dogs; it just seemed like so much fun. But the timing was never good.

When I had my little maltese - I was young and single and working all the time. Too little time and too little money. He didn't like other dogs much anyway AND my cousin had a little Yorkie he could play with.

Flash forward - years later - we had Ringo. He needs LOTS of entertainment. We started in agility - but he started getting snarky with the bigger and male dogs. So I kept thinking I could NEVER have a second dog.

Then, I got a job where I worked at home - money was pretty good. My son was growing up and away from me (lightbulb moment!) and I decided that I needed a sweet little yorkie to hug and love and to keep Ringo and I company.

The timing was right ~ working from home~ big, fenced yard ~ and kid growing up.

And now I have my sweet little Lucy!! FINALLY.

[Britster]

Oh girl I am with you. I am soooo getting that itch! I have been dogsitting for a 16 week old Boston Terrier/Beagle pup and Jackson has SO much fun playing with him every day. I just know he'd love a buddy. I worry about expenses- I like to spoil Jackson (with collars and harnesses and treats and clothes) doubling that would kind of suck... as I don't want to have to give up doing those things. So I also want my financial situation to be a bit more stable before adding a second. But I'm really thinking within the next year, I will. Jackson will be 3 in October of this year so hopefully before he is 4 we will have added to our pack. My problem now is I cannot decide on breed or pup or adult, lol!

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by Britster

Oh girl I am with you. I am soooo getting that itch! I have been dogsitting for a 16 week old Boston Terrier/Beagle pup and Jackson has SO much fun playing with him every day. I just know he'd love a buddy. I worry about expenses- I like to spoil Jackson (with collars and harnesses and treats and clothes) doubling that would kind of suck... as I don't want to have to give up doing those things. So I also want my financial situation to be a bit more stable before adding a second. But I'm really thinking within the next year, I will. Jackson will be 3 in October of this year so hopefully before he is 4 we will have added to our pack. My problem now is I cannot decide on breed or pup or adult, lol!

Haha! I know if anyone understands, it's you. I've had this itch for a while, and it's not going away. Financially, now is the worst time to dive into adding to the pack. But I also want to know how to know if Kaji and I are ready. I know finances are a huge part if it, but there has to be other factors as well. I was staring to save up for it too. I have a few k's set aside for Kaji. I was starting to save up for #2's "health fund" when I lost my job. All my free time is making me think of this puppy itch that I had set aside for a while.

[jadabug]

Originally Posted by chachi

My Husband decided. He thought it was cute when you saw people with two of them. So we got Jewels a month later from the same breeder we got Chachi.

Same here...about 2 months after we got Jada, DH told me she needed a playmate...and I just about fainted. This was from a man who didn't even know what a yorkie was when I told him I wanted to get Jada. Bogie and Jada both have him wrapped around their little bitty paws.

[KazzyK810]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

When did you know you were ready for pup #2? breed doesn't matter. I just want to know what set the light off, and you knew it was time to add to your family.

No light yet.
I think I need to decide if I really want another dog and all it entails, or if I'm just taken with all the photos of how cute yorkies look together.

[citygirl123]

I have also considered adding dog #2 to our home. Just tonight I was talking about the pros and cons with my hubby. The money, time, etc. doesn't worry me. However, my dh likes to vacation. Finding dog care for 2 would be harder than 1. Taking Copper along is not always an option. One dog is fairly portable, two....well, not sure. But I sure like the idea of Copper having a buddy!