What is it like owning two dogs?

[matéo]

I have been asking people questions about owning more than one dog and much more or less difficult it would be.

I'm planning on buying another pug for my dog bentley. Bentley is extremely social and loves other dogs especially pugs! I want to buy another dog b/c not only do I love the breed but I want my dog to have a partner in crime.

The questions i've been asking are,

Will it be double the work taking care of two dogs as oppose to one? I know theres now going to be double the food, double the bathing, two leashes, two kennels, two sets of shit to pick up etc. The main concern is, will bentley rely on that other dog to play more than myself or my friends? I can give bentley a bone and he will piss off for an hour and forget about me. If I give him a friend to play with will he spend most of his time socializing with the dog? Or is that wishful thinking?

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ha ha ha... pets

[lildonkey]

I say go for it man.. me and my gf are really considering getting a second dog cause our dog really really loves playing with other dogs..

and her enjoyment is worth the extra money + effort it will cost us

[Gusto]

depends on the dogs. make sure the new one isn't a jerk.

[matéo]

Originally Posted by Gusto

depends on the dogs. make sure the new one isn't a jerk.

The new dog will be a puppy so I think the chances of it being a jerk are pretty slim.

Originally Posted by matéo

Will it be double the work taking care of two dogs as oppose to one? I know theres now going to be double the food, double the bathing, two leashes, two kennels, two sets of shit to pick up etc. The main concern is, will bentley rely on that other dog to play more than myself or my friends? I can give bentley a bone and he will piss off for an hour and forget about me. If I give him a friend to play with will he spend most of his time socializing with the dog? Or is that wishful thinking?

mateo, i hope you arent getting the second dog so that you have to spend less time with bentley. that is like having a second child so it occupies the first one.

[Gusto]

^ free babysitter is a great reason to have a second child.

[Ms.Tarantula]

dogs are good when you are a good pet owner.

if you can't take care of a dog properly by training it and such, then it will be a nightmare. however if your current dog respects you and doesnt act out, wreck things or anything like that then you will probably be fine.

Originally Posted by Gusto

^ free babysitter is a great reason to have a second child.

fuck changing diapers

[matéo]

No Avana thats not what i'm thinking....

I want to buy another dog b/c not only do I love the breed but I want my dog to have a partner in crime.

it might have been the comment about sating your dog with a bone, and him "pissing off".

[Bevvy Swift]

man if only girls would piss off for an hour after you gave them a bone...

[Ms.Tarantula]

Originally Posted by Bevvy Swift

man if only girls would piss off for an hour after you gave them a bone...

hahahahahha nice.

[Bevvy Swift]

but seriously..

one thing you probably know about pugs though is that theyre generally quite emotionally needy. i lived with a pug and a long-haired chiwahwah (i know i spelt it wrong) and the pug was constantly trying to steal the others attention because it never felt loved enough. this may be different with two pugs, but its something to think about. you might want to see how it interacts with you while other samll and cute doga are around.

[Wood]

[matéo]

Originally Posted by Avana

it might have been the comment about sating your dog with a bone, and him "pissing off".

Oh what I meant was. I spend every moment I can with my dog. But sometimes I need to do other things like clean, eat, or do some garden bullshit. I can simply throw bentley a bone and he will occupy himself until i finish.

Maybe if he had a friend he would do more puppy things. Instead of watching tv, listening to music, etc w/ me, he could fight over toys, cuddle, and lick air with his new friend.


Oh and Bevvy, those girls are out there you just havent found the right one yet.

mateo, this thread needs more pictures of bentley to make a proper assessment.

[decypher]

Mateo I've read positive experiences from people who have two pugs. It's best to introduce the second one once the other is grown and fully potty trained. Pugs get along great together and usually run in packs and tire each other out pretty quick. My boston has the same sort of mentality as them.

If you have access to a place that you can let them wrestle i think the two pug thing would work.

[matéo]

This Bentley before he started napping......

[matéo]

and after...........SO FAT!

[Ms.Tarantula]

pugs are ugly imo.

[Ms.Tarantula]

like little pigs with hair.

[Ms.Tarantula]

Originally Posted by Wood

ps. you are awesome

[LDUB]

I think the BC SPCA Vancouver shetler has a bunch of pug puppies right now...

[miss.myra]

Originally Posted by LDUB

I think the BC SPCA Vancouver shetler has a bunch of pug puppies right now...

Gaaaaaah! Really?

must see puglins!@$