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re: Experiences with Two Dogs
Posted on 8/28/23 at 8:40 pm to BayouBengal23
Posted on 8/28/23 at 8:40 pm to BayouBengal23
I had the opposite experience. I had a Spitz, hyper little stinker but at least he didn't tear things up. That is until my roommate decided he wanted a Border Collie. Together they tore that apartment up including the linoleum flooring in the kitchen. They can adopt each others bad habits if you aren't vigilant about training.
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Posted on 8/28/23 at 8:40 pm to Tiger328
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such a sweetheart
Are you a female?
Posted on 8/28/23 at 8:40 pm to Tiger328
High energy dogs need a pet of their own and help work off energy
Posted on 8/28/23 at 8:40 pm to Tiger328
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We have a 2 year old Australian shepherd who is very well trained and such a sweetheart. She can be a little on wild side but that’s her breed. Our breeder has a new litter with one that looks just like her and we have flirted with the idea of getting the new pup, also a female. Is this a wise idea or no
Just on my experience, you shouldn't have a problem. With a older dog and new puppy, there shouldn't be a dominance issue. I have a female German Shepard and someone abandoned a puppy by our house. Thought the puppy was a Chihuahua but ended up being mostly German Shepard. The older dog was very gentle and they are best friends. And partners in crime lol.
Posted on 8/28/23 at 8:46 pm to Tiger328
Absolutely! My son and daughter-in-law have a female 2 1/2 yr Toy Aussie. A few months ago, they bought her sister from the same parents but a different litter. The breeder is Flaming Dill Ranch in Texas.
They both have freckles on their snout just like their mom whose name is Freckle.
They are awesome dogs, super intelligent, and so lovable.
They both have freckles on their snout just like their mom whose name is Freckle.
They are awesome dogs, super intelligent, and so lovable.
This post was edited on 8/28/23 at 8:48 pm
Posted on 8/28/23 at 8:52 pm to Tiger328
I had a female mix breed I got as a puppy. When she was about a year old I went and bought a cocker spaniel because I thought she would want the company. She hated that dog and growled at it all the time. Apparently she wanted to be an only dog. Gave the cocker spaniel to my brother.
Posted on 8/28/23 at 8:58 pm to Tiger328
I had a male basset puppy that was skittish of everything and was a bitch to housebreak. I got two-year-old shelter female (border collie mix) to help out. In no time the basset was housebroken by watching her. Their rough play made the basset more confident. He's about 90% less skittish of people, other animals, and inanimate objects now.
We also inherited a third adult female chi when my wife's mother passed. The two females have tangled a few times. They tolerate one another but can act like bitches. The collie mix has given the chi a look on a few occasions that gave me enough bad vibes to proactively separate them.
I side with the poster recommending a male with a female.
We also inherited a third adult female chi when my wife's mother passed. The two females have tangled a few times. They tolerate one another but can act like bitches. The collie mix has given the chi a look on a few occasions that gave me enough bad vibes to proactively separate them.
I side with the poster recommending a male with a female.
This post was edited on 8/28/23 at 9:01 pm
Posted on 8/28/23 at 9:00 pm to Tiger328
We have two 95lb female German Shepherds. They love each other. It's especially nice when they're home alone and a storm hits. They need companionship in that moment. They do battle/play and one is a tad more dominant but they enjoy the hell out of it. Easier to train when there's another trained dog in the house, too. I'd have more females if I could afford to do so. Male dogs can be a pain sometimes. I've had plenty of both in my life. I'll take the female over a male all day long.
Posted on 8/28/23 at 9:01 pm to Nolalakeview
We have always been a one dog household, but after the kids went to college, moved out and away, the house seemed empty. So, the mrs and I each got the dog we always wanted.
Now we have a German Shep (mine) and Golden Retriever (Mrs) both males, both 5 years old. The GR is about 6 weeks older than the Shep. They were raised together since puppies. Shep outweighs him 95 to 70 but that GR holds his own in the house, very stout and strong.Outside, the GS is the boss and he will tear the retriever apart when roughhousing.
They are true brothers in every sense, love each other one minute, ready to wrestle the next. It’s funny watching them interact and trying to understand pack behavior, mannerisms and moods.
I dread the day one of them passes, the other one is going to be devastated as will the mrs and I.
I always wonder when they look at each other if the GR looks at the GS and thinks that’s what I looks like a bad arse and the GS says aw man, I look like that fluffy GR.
Now we have a German Shep (mine) and Golden Retriever (Mrs) both males, both 5 years old. The GR is about 6 weeks older than the Shep. They were raised together since puppies. Shep outweighs him 95 to 70 but that GR holds his own in the house, very stout and strong.Outside, the GS is the boss and he will tear the retriever apart when roughhousing.
They are true brothers in every sense, love each other one minute, ready to wrestle the next. It’s funny watching them interact and trying to understand pack behavior, mannerisms and moods.
I dread the day one of them passes, the other one is going to be devastated as will the mrs and I.
I always wonder when they look at each other if the GR looks at the GS and thinks that’s what I looks like a bad arse and the GS says aw man, I look like that fluffy GR.
This post was edited on 8/28/23 at 9:06 pm
Posted on 8/28/23 at 9:05 pm to Tiger328
One will try to be dominant. Otherwise they will be best friends.
Posted on 8/28/23 at 9:06 pm to Tiger328
We have three Aussies. Two 5 year olds that are only 4 months apart and our newest buddy just turned 1.
All three male, we were nervous the first two weeks because the older two dogs completely ignored the pup and snapped a few times but nothing bad. They soon all got acclimated and it’s a happy household with lots of hair and vacuum time and lots of roughhousing. This summer has been tough because we haven’t been able to go on our longer walks like they need but they haven’t gone too stir crazy and have plenty of yard to run off some steam when they need
All three male, we were nervous the first two weeks because the older two dogs completely ignored the pup and snapped a few times but nothing bad. They soon all got acclimated and it’s a happy household with lots of hair and vacuum time and lots of roughhousing. This summer has been tough because we haven’t been able to go on our longer walks like they need but they haven’t gone too stir crazy and have plenty of yard to run off some steam when they need
Posted on 8/28/23 at 9:06 pm to Tiger328
Trip and Squeezer?
Posted on 8/28/23 at 9:07 pm to Tiger328
Breeder? Trashy
Posted on 8/28/23 at 9:09 pm to PassingThrough
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opposite sexes tend to work better than two females.
I have fostered probably at least 100 dogs and I do not agree with this.
I've never drawn a full correlation to breed or sex of the dog and its demeanor.
Further, you can have a dog that may start off very mean, but with patience, etc. she can become quite tame and friendly.
Never just throw two strange dogs together.
You must allow time for each to adjust.
This process could seriously take up to 3 months for each dog to fully adapt to his new surroundings and new brothers and sisters.
Sometimes, it may never work out.
Posted on 8/28/23 at 9:28 pm to Tiger328
I have 2 Aussies, two years a part. They are both great, but each is bad in his own way, so someone is typically always being bad.
If you have young children, I wouldn’t recommend. If your spouse is addicted to Amazon, I wouldn’t recommend. One of the dogs will bark at every delivery and inevitably wake a sleeping baby.
If you have young children, I wouldn’t recommend. If your spouse is addicted to Amazon, I wouldn’t recommend. One of the dogs will bark at every delivery and inevitably wake a sleeping baby.
Posted on 8/28/23 at 9:33 pm to Tiger328
Why not get a couple of "pitties"? They're so cuuute
Posted on 8/28/23 at 9:41 pm to Tiger328
We had a sweet natured black lab that was about 1.5 but tore up anything soft.
We got him an idiot coon hound sister and he immediately went into big brother mode and settled down. Best thing for him.
When they’re assholes and get out the door or gate, they stick together and he protects her well.
We got him an idiot coon hound sister and he immediately went into big brother mode and settled down. Best thing for him.
When they’re assholes and get out the door or gate, they stick together and he protects her well.
Posted on 8/28/23 at 9:43 pm to Tiger328
Expenses are doubled so consider that.
That aside, currently own two dogs, one 8 and the other 5. Not sure I would own only 1; they love having each other.
That aside, currently own two dogs, one 8 and the other 5. Not sure I would own only 1; they love having each other.
Posted on 8/28/23 at 9:56 pm to Tiger328
Best decision ever..Did it twice..would never have a single pup...
However, big downside is when one dies....watching the other alone is excruciating. Always let the dog that is still alive sniff the pup that has passed...they need to have the closure...pack animals till the end.
However, big downside is when one dies....watching the other alone is excruciating. Always let the dog that is still alive sniff the pup that has passed...they need to have the closure...pack animals till the end.
Posted on 8/28/23 at 9:56 pm to Tiger328
I had a pitbull, Mountain Cur mix for 2 years and got a yellow lab. He was the best dog ever and would've been without her or not. The Lab will be 9 in October and she will not let me take a piss without following into the bathroom. When one of them goes, the other one changes. I guess he was her service dog in a way.
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