We have a 1 1/2 year old male and are thinking about getting another dog. Any advice? We heard if we get a puppy we'd have to crate both of them. Not sure if we'd get a puppy or an older rescue dog. Any advice would be helpful.
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kasg
Dec 16, 2004 06:10 PM
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KDiamondDavis
Dec 17, 2004 01:20 PM
>>We have a 1 1/2 year old male and are thinking about getting another dog. Any advice? We heard if we get a puppy we'd have to crate both of them. Not sure if we'd get a puppy or an older rescue dog. Any advice would be helpful.
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My advice is to have the first dog at least two years and trained to very good manners and all basic needs prior to getting a second dog. If you get another dog too soon, they usually teach each other all their bad habits. If you train your dog first and take time to form a deep bond, your next dog learns the right things from both you and your other dog. And then I recommend getting the other dog of similar size and opposite sex. That's your best chance they'll get along well.
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Kathy Diamond Davis, author, "Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Reach Others," 2nd edition, and the free Canine Behavior Series at www.veterinaryforum.com
