we are thinking about another puppy

[HeatherPrins]

anyone have two dogs? we have never had two dogs before, not sure how to do that, lol

[MIDA78466]

3 here.
We keep saying we are going to downsize but.......hasn't happened yet. One of our dogs died in November--leaving us with two.

Went brain dead on July 4th and got another puppy. At three again. Love our fur babies!

[HeatherPrins]

SAwyer is 8 months now and the new puppy would be a sister (same parents) sand she would be 10 weeks ish. sawyer sleeps in a crate at night and when he wanders in it during the day and if we go out I crate him, would i put them together or get her her own crate? I have so many questions, lol

[MIDA78466]

Reggie--11 years--does not go in a crate. Rex--9 years--only goes in a crate when we go out. When we got Bailey (puppy)--Rex had not adjusted to her yet and did not like sharing a crate. So--we bought Bailey her own crate. Although they are adjusted to each other now--they still go in separate crates. Rex doesn't like to share!! He doesn't even share his toys.

[Jen D]

Originally Posted by HeatherPrins

SAwyer is 8 months now and the new puppy would be a sister (same parents) sand she would be 10 weeks ish. sawyer sleeps in a crate at night and when he wanders in it during the day and if we go out I crate him, would i put them together or get her her own crate? I have so many questions, lol

Sawyer is still a puppy himself so they might like having company and sharing a crate. I would buy a crate in case (save the receipt so you could return it) but I would attempt to crate them together. It might help with the crying and whining of the new pup if she wasn't lonely

Goodluck! We have three yorkies and I love them but somedays I wish I just had one!

[HeatherPrins]

thanks we have some thinking to do

[carollee]

Since getting Lucky to befriend Molly, we've made the decision to always have 2. Just introduce them before you make the decision so you know they will get on.

[snard]

I currently only have one of my own, but usually have a foster dog.
2 or more are good when you have an active dog. They can wear each other out instead of you. I agree with having 2 crates. One for each. Best to train them while they are young instead of breaking them of a habit later.
Please consider a rescue. There are all ages, shapes and sizes available everywhere.
Lots of good information is available at: Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation | Dog Information