| As many dog lovers find, having one dog is sometimes | | | | another female dog enters their domain. You may |
| just not enough. Many people feel that their existing | | | | need to alter your dog before she will accept another |
| dog would enjoy the company of a new play friend or | | | | female. She may still show some aggression after |
| they may feel that a second dog would make the | | | | being spayed, so a male puppy may be a wiser |
| family complete. Whatever the reasons for wanting | | | | choice. (Don't forget to have at least one of your pets |
| another dog, there are a few important things that you | | | | altered, unless you intend having a new litter of |
| may want to consider.First, you may want to consider | | | | puppies.)If you have an older dog, it may be best not to |
| your dog's nature. If your beloved pet is a bit of a bully | | | | buy a puppy. These dogs often have aches and pains |
| and the new dog isn't submissive, there are going to | | | | and are less patient than they were when they were |
| be some major battles before they sort out which dog | | | | younger. Instead, you may want to consider adding a |
| is in charge. Sometimes, two dogs are equally | | | | more settled and mature dog to the family. After all, it |
| dominant and these battles flare up again and again. | | | | will be easier on your older dog to adjust to a dog that |
| By the time you visit your veterinarian for the fourth or | | | | has finished teething and chewing.Finally, some breeds |
| fifth time to have their battle scars treated, you may | | | | of dogs have more trouble accepting a new puppy |
| be regretting the purchase of a second dog.If you | | | | than other breeds. Some of the toy breeds become a |
| have a very timid dog as your first dog, you may also | | | | bit spoiled and jealous of other dogs. If you have a |
| run into difficulty. Your new dog may bully your first | | | | pampered Yorkshire Terrier or Miniature Pinscher, you |
| dog and make her life a misery. The ideal second dog | | | | may find that introducing the new puppy can be a bit |
| is one that doesn't lean too far in either direction. Make | | | | of a challenge. Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, and other breeds |
| your choice for a second dog around the personality | | | | that have problems with aggression may have |
| of your existing dog. If you have a submissive dog at | | | | problems, as well. However, each dog is an individual |
| home, try and choose a dog that will not be too | | | | and some dogs who are members of these breeds |
| boisterous and domineering.Also consider your current | | | | have no problem accepting a new puppy.Article By |
| dog's size. If you have a Shih Tzu, you may not want | | | | Andrew Strachan. Find lots more information about |
| to buy a Rottweiler puppy. A big, puppy can hurt a | | | | getting a second dog and different types of dogs at |
| small dog quite a few times before it realizes its own | | | | Lots of help and advice too. |
| strength.Unaltered female dogs are often upset when | | | | |