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Is it possible to get a second dog: here's what the owner should be prepared for
30.01.2025 13:58
Before getting a dog, experts advise assessing all your options, risks, and expenses.
It is not surprising that before deciding to get a second dog, you need to think even more, since the responsibility of a dog owner doubles.
Keeping two dogs is not only about the ringing laughter of the owners and the cheerful influence of the tails of happy pets.
Flaws
1. The costs of keeping pets increase - food, toys, medical care, grooming, training and accessories.
2. Accordingly, you will have to pay twice as much attention to your pets.
3. There is a risk of conflicts between animals, who may not share food or quarrel because of jealousy towards the owner.
4. It is important to take into account the difference in age and temperament, because of which an older pet may not accept a younger one.
At the very least, you need to take care of your pets' personal space.
5. If the dogs don't get along, there will be difficulties in a situation where you have to leave them home alone.
Advantages
There are not many advantages to this solution, but they exist.
Dogs will not suffer so much from loneliness, and they will lead a more active lifestyle, and not only on walks. But that's all.
All that remains is to choose the breed of dog. It is believed that Labradors and Poodles conflict the least with other dogs.
In any case, it is necessary to take into account the characteristics of the breed, the size of the dogs and their temperament, as well as the experience of the owner.
