Should You Get a Second Dog: Cynologist Warns of Responsibility
The decision to bring a second pet into your home or apartment should be a balanced one. It is important to assess your financial capabilities, but most importantly, your strength.
Experts warn of double responsibility when making the relevant decision.
It is important to understand that dogs can conflict with each other, and animals do not always become best friends, said Vladimir Golubev, President of the Russian Cynological Federation, in an interview with Radio 1 .
It is extremely important to assess financial capabilities, living conditions, availability of free time, etc.
If the decision is made, the owner will have to set rules for the dogs, without which problems cannot be avoided.
You will have to pay equal attention to caring for the dogs, but train them separately.
Difficulties may arise during walking. One dog will pull on the leash, while the other one will stand still.
The next problem is the competition between dogs for the owner's attention. The owner will have to intervene in conflicts between pets.
Besides, two dogs mean double the costs of keeping them.
All of these risks should be taken into account, especially if the decision to get a second pet is made to ensure that the first dog does not get bored alone.
Without foreseeing these circumstances, it is better to abandon such an idea.
