1 dog vs 2

gja1000 · 10-21-2009, 07:10 PM

We had one boy and then we got another - we wanted a girl, but didn't have that option when we got the second boy. One is neutered and one is not. They play together, but don't fight at all. And actually, as they get older - one is 4 and one is 3 - they don't play nearly as much. Maybe once or twice a day, they play for a little while, and the rest of the time they are sleeping or sitting on our laps. I think they do keep each other company - but they don't really play all that much. However, when one barks the other starts up. They are not big barkers, but they definitely do feed off each other's barking. It is harder traveling with two, but I wouldn't want it any other way - for us. I'm thinking that I'd advise you to wait - but it's a call you'll have to make.

Janet · 10-22-2009, 03:25 AM

I have 5 Yorkies and 1 Golden Retriever. They all get along, but WOW...the noise is deafening. If I knew then what I know now.....one would have been enough....lol. I love them all and they all have such different personalities, but I think one would have been so much easier and a lot less work.

I'd really think about it.

Lindsey · 10-22-2009, 06:24 AM

Well, last night I got an email from the shelter saying the dog I liked has been adopted. The girl with the yorkie stopped replying after I asked if a trial period would be possible. Scott and I talked and decided everything happens for a reason... maybe we'll just stick with Layla for now. We'll make more of an effort to keep her entertained and get her out of the house and socialized with other dogs (although it's so hard in the winter when it's so cold!). A new friend of mine is having a doggy day at her house on Sunday so I'm going to take Layla over there. She has a little shih tzu so I'm hoping they'll get along

Janet · 10-22-2009, 08:38 AM

Aww..that sounds like a nice friend to have a 'doggie day' to help keep her furbaby entertained.

Lindsey · 10-22-2009, 08:42 AM

And even nicer to be providing food and snacks to keep my tummy entertained

Maybe I'll meet some nice dog owners there and we could take turns hosting doggie days. It's really tough to get outside in the winter for socializing here.

paula1961 · 10-22-2009, 09:14 AM

That sounds like alot of fun! Indoor doggie parties! I'm sure you and Layla will have a good time. Post pics if you can after doggie day.

Lindsey · 10-26-2009, 07:51 AM

The doggie day confirmed that Layla would be happier as an only child! She was pretty scared when we got there but I would NOT let her on my lap or let her hide behind me. There were 4 other dogs there and they weren't mean or anything, just being regular dogs and trying to sniff at her. She needs to learn to get out there and deal with other dogs on her own! So I kept pushing her out and eventually she ventured out on her own, although she didn't play or really try to be around the other dogs at all. After we ate, we went into the back yard and the few dogs that were left ran around... and Layla even ran a little! But she was really happy to go home and relax on her own.
It turns out my friend does this every month! So I will definitely go back again for another.

10-21-2009, 07:10 PM	#1
gja1000 Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,717	We had one boy and then we got another - we wanted a girl, but didn't have that option when we got the second boy. One is neutered and one is not. They play together, but don't fight at all. And actually, as they get older - one is 4 and one is 3 - they don't play nearly as much. Maybe once or twice a day, they play for a little while, and the rest of the time they are sleeping or sitting on our laps. I think they do keep each other company - but they don't really play all that much. However, when one barks the other starts up. They are not big barkers, but they definitely do feed off each other's barking. It is harder traveling with two, but I wouldn't want it any other way - for us. I'm thinking that I'd advise you to wait - but it's a call you'll have to make. __________________ Gayle

10-22-2009, 03:25 AM	#2
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	I have 5 Yorkies and 1 Golden Retriever. They all get along, but WOW...the noise is deafening. If I knew then what I know now.....one would have been enough....lol. I love them all and they all have such different personalities, but I think one would have been so much easier and a lot less work. I'd really think about it. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

10-22-2009, 06:24 AM	#3
Lindsey Donating 4WT Talker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,764	Well, last night I got an email from the shelter saying the dog I liked has been adopted. The girl with the yorkie stopped replying after I asked if a trial period would be possible. Scott and I talked and decided everything happens for a reason... maybe we'll just stick with Layla for now. We'll make more of an effort to keep her entertained and get her out of the house and socialized with other dogs (although it's so hard in the winter when it's so cold!). A new friend of mine is having a doggy day at her house on Sunday so I'm going to take Layla over there. She has a little shih tzu so I'm hoping they'll get along __________________ Lindsey "I don't mind living in a man's world as long as I can be a woman in it..." -Marilyn Monroe

10-22-2009, 08:38 AM	#4
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	Aww..that sounds like a nice friend to have a 'doggie day' to help keep her furbaby entertained. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

10-22-2009, 08:42 AM	#5
Lindsey Donating 4WT Talker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,764	And even nicer to be providing food and snacks to keep my tummy entertained Maybe I'll meet some nice dog owners there and we could take turns hosting doggie days. It's really tough to get outside in the winter for socializing here. __________________ Lindsey "I don't mind living in a man's world as long as I can be a woman in it..." -Marilyn Monroe

10-22-2009, 09:14 AM	#6
paula1961 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,383	That sounds like alot of fun! Indoor doggie parties! I'm sure you and Layla will have a good time. Post pics if you can after doggie day.

10-26-2009, 07:51 AM	#7
Lindsey Donating 4WT Talker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,764	The doggie day confirmed that Layla would be happier as an only child! She was pretty scared when we got there but I would NOT let her on my lap or let her hide behind me. There were 4 other dogs there and they weren't mean or anything, just being regular dogs and trying to sniff at her. She needs to learn to get out there and deal with other dogs on her own! So I kept pushing her out and eventually she ventured out on her own, although she didn't play or really try to be around the other dogs at all. After we ate, we went into the back yard and the few dogs that were left ran around... and Layla even ran a little! But she was really happy to go home and relax on her own. It turns out my friend does this every month! So I will definitely go back again for another. __________________ Lindsey "I don't mind living in a man's world as long as I can be a woman in it..." -Marilyn Monroe

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