How can one tell if their dog needs a buddy?
01-27-2010, 02:30 AM
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Interesting replies... I'll think on these are come back later--it's too early and I'm so very tired now.
I can say clearly butterfly that I do not want another buddy. I have five equine and a feline in the barn who are buddies enough for me. Being covered in horse hair doesn't phase me, but dog hair in the house does not make me happy--so IF we ever get another dog--even after Shimano's time is up--it must be a nonshedder.
I can say clearly butterfly that I do not want another buddy. I have five equine and a feline in the barn who are buddies enough for me. Being covered in horse hair doesn't phase me, but dog hair in the house does not make me happy--so IF we ever get another dog--even after Shimano's time is up--it must be a nonshedder.
01-27-2010, 02:57 AM
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I would leave well enough alone. She will let you know when she wants a companion. My Taffy did. My Taffy was a one dog in the house dog until her last year. That is when I got Russell. She just took to him like it was her puppy. Then I lost her and Russell started to act up. he missed her so we took him to the breader and there hi met Tammy his best friend.
01-27-2010, 03:54 AM
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i can tell you it didn't work for us. My Rotty passed, and she was very laid back, we also have a JRT..they were raised together, both rescues.
When my rotty passed away, due to surgery complications on her knee. i waited 6 months and got another rescue, a puppy, JRT/Beagle mix. what a mistake that was. She is such a witch to him. he is now 10 and wishes he was an only child. She is 3 now.and he is scared of her..she is bossy and acts like the Alpha when he should be.
i thought we both needed a buddy.
i am retired so i am home alot.so leaving them is not an issue. Gizmo is old and he really didn't need this . chula is so good, she was a good puppy, and very loving, but she does not let gizmo do anything.
maybe if i had rescued an older dog,calmer..if would of been better for both of them.
When my rotty passed away, due to surgery complications on her knee. i waited 6 months and got another rescue, a puppy, JRT/Beagle mix. what a mistake that was. She is such a witch to him. he is now 10 and wishes he was an only child. She is 3 now.and he is scared of her..she is bossy and acts like the Alpha when he should be.
i thought we both needed a buddy.
i am retired so i am home alot.so leaving them is not an issue. Gizmo is old and he really didn't need this . chula is so good, she was a good puppy, and very loving, but she does not let gizmo do anything.
maybe if i had rescued an older dog,calmer..if would of been better for both of them.
01-27-2010, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by barnbum
Interesting replies... I'll think on these are come back later--it's too early and I'm so very tired now.
I can say clearly butterfly that I do not want another buddy. I have five equine and a feline in the barn who are buddies enough for me. Being covered in horse hair doesn't phase me, but dog hair in the house does not make me happy--so IF we ever get another dog--even after Shimano's time is up--it must be a nonshedder.
I can say clearly butterfly that I do not want another buddy. I have five equine and a feline in the barn who are buddies enough for me. Being covered in horse hair doesn't phase me, but dog hair in the house does not make me happy--so IF we ever get another dog--even after Shimano's time is up--it must be a nonshedder.
01-27-2010, 09:41 AM
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My opion is if she was use to having a buddy she probably longs for another buddy. A new buddy even a pup would probably make her happy. If you get a pup she would teach
puppy all the good habits that she has. My female Dobie will be 11 in May and my male will be 9. I'm starting to keep my eyes open for another puppy so my 2 now would teach it all the good habits they have. My bed isn't big enough for another but
I'm still keeping my eyes open for a baby. :D :D :D
puppy all the good habits that she has. My female Dobie will be 11 in May and my male will be 9. I'm starting to keep my eyes open for another puppy so my 2 now would teach it all the good habits they have. My bed isn't big enough for another but
I'm still keeping my eyes open for a baby. :D :D :D
01-27-2010, 09:16 PM
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Barnbum,
Your dog sounds happy and well-adjusted. From all you stated, I would leave well enough alone.
Too often we get caught up placing human emotions on our animals and we usually end up wrong. You would know if your beloved 11 year old were unhappy and pining for another buddy. Doesn't sound like it is.
Your dog sounds happy and well-adjusted. From all you stated, I would leave well enough alone.
Too often we get caught up placing human emotions on our animals and we usually end up wrong. You would know if your beloved 11 year old were unhappy and pining for another buddy. Doesn't sound like it is.
01-27-2010, 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Maride
I would ask the vet if it is a good idea to add another one. All dogs are different, but what you see as a buddy, he may see as an intruder. I would take him out to a dog park or pet supply store and see how he reacts to other dogs. A friend may bring a dog to visit and again, study his reaction. He may be happy to have another dog around, but is safer to test him first before bringing another one in.
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