Companionship
for you
Being a multiple dog household means more companionship
for you. If one dog is fun to love, imagine how it feels to have more
than one loving dog vying for your attention?
Owning multiple dogs can
be an interesting experience
When you only have a single dog, you miss out on the
interaction that occurs between dogs in a pack. By having multiple dogs,
you get a better understanding of pack behavior and the interaction
between pack members. Owning multiple dogs can be a fun and educational
experience.
Getting a second dog can
revitalize an older dog.
It’s not uncommon for a slightly depressed older dog to
regain some of his original spunk and vitality when a younger dog comes
into the household. A second, younger dog may be a way to get your
senior dog off of the couch.
It can be therapeutic
for a shy or fearful dog.
If your current dog is shy and fearful around people or
other dogs, getting a second dog may help to socialize your shrinking
violet. Many families recount stories of how their first dog’s
personality changed for the better after adding a second dog to the
household.
Getting a second dog can
help ease the pain of the passing of your first.
If your first dog is getting up in years, adding a
second dog can be a source of comfort when your first dog eventually
passes away. Although nothing except time really alleviates the pain of
this sad experience, a second dog can make the house seem less empty.
Adding a second dog to your household can be a
satisfying experience, although it’s not a decision that should be taken
lightly. Make sure you have the time and inclination to train a second
dog so he or she can be a good companion for you and your first dog.
