Are you considering getting your dog a companion? Yes, exploring the neighborhood together or waiting for their owners together is much more enjoyable than being alone! Provided that the companions like each other. If not, the second dog project can also cause problems. It is therefore a good idea to think about it carefully beforehand.
Consider the following questions before making your decision:
Only once these important questions have been answered should you decide to get a second dog. Then you can start looking for your new family member.
The most important thing is that the second dog integrates well into the existing "pack." You should therefore tailor your search to your needs and, above all, to the needs of your existing dog. The basic requirement is that your current dog has completed its training as far as possible. This is because it can lead to chaos if your first dog is still in its rebellious phase and the new dog follows its lead.
As a dog owner, you should be confident in all training matters and make sure you take on the role of pack leader. Clear rules for living together are essential. Dogs need good leadership and must know exactly where they stand. You are responsible for this. And even if there are minor disputes between the dogs, you, as the leader, should be able to resolve the situation. Don't wait for the dogs to sort it out somehow. The rule is always: you make the decisions – and both dogs must obey.
You know best what your dog likes and dislikes. You also know which other dogs your dog reacts positively to: younger or older dogs? Female or male dogs?
To give you a little more confidence, the two should get to know each other before you make your final decision. The best way for the animals to make initial contact is on walks in neutral territory, which will give you a good feel for whether the chemistry between them is right. After all, you know your number one very well.
As with people, however, there is no guarantee of love between dogs. Perhaps the two animals get along quite well outside their own territory, but later on there will be turf wars. So it's a good idea to take dog number two home with you before they move in.
Despite all the preparation, however, it doesn't always work out right away. Don't lose heart! It can also be love at second sight, and sooner or later the two will become soul mates – much to the delight of all pack members.
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