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by MVF on 31 July 2009 - 21:07
THREE is another story! A 3rd adds MORE than 50% to the first two in my way of thinking.
by Two Moons on 31 July 2009 - 21:07
When it comes time to go out in public or walk it just simply takes two to handle them.
My dogs get jealous if I take one and not the other, but sometimes thats how it has to be.
I don't recommend sharing a kennel, they need their own space.
And when ones in heat !! Good luck with that!!
by GSDVINCE on 31 July 2009 - 21:07
My wife and i spend a lot of time with our dog. I really appreciate all the responses. We are fully aware of the fact that each dog will need its own individual time. Keep the responses comin...
by Sam Spade on 31 July 2009 - 21:07
I've never liked the idea that a dog NEEDS a dog friend. If you are a "good dog owner" as you say, then the dog does not NEED another dog. To me, the person that gets another dog to occupy the first dog, is too lazy to fulfill the dogs needs himself. I would rather go out and play with the dog for a 1/2 hour than go get a drink after work because I know that I bought another dog to be in the kennel with dog #1. Dogs don't need other dogs, they need a pack. That pack can contain humans. I disagree that you are cheating your dog out of anything. And the last place I go as a responsible dog owner is the dog park. Dog parks are like Porta-johns. Full of feces and the last place I want to be.
by GSDVINCE on 01 August 2009 - 06:08
by Sam Spade on 01 August 2009 - 13:08
I hope I didn't give you the wrong impression. My post was directed to MVF, not you personally. I don't think it is wrong for someone to have multiple dogs, I just never understood the "my dog needs a friend" reason.
by ShelleyR on 01 August 2009 - 16:08
What a place... and what TRAINING! Plenty of room to land the chopper when I win the lottery and want to fly in to train a couple of times a week. :-)
So- We, me and my 5 dogs, are getting ready to move on next week, leave the beautiful room I have slept so well in for 3+ wks to some other lucky person visiting Chez Miller for awhile. Never a dull moment here. :-)
Not going too far, not too fast. Auntie Shelley is never in a big hurry with the old van and aged dog trailer. Seems every run is a "test run" with my rig. ;-/
Nice avatar MVF. Datscha/Hector looks exactly like what he is, T x Gabi,, but T isn't so much into swimming like his kids are.
Later,
SS
by Prager on 01 August 2009 - 17:08
It is not just about how much more work you will have to do. It is mainly about relationship with your dogs.
There is a big leap in relationship with one dog and two dogs. Difference between 2,3,4,....is not that big.
It is not worse or better to have one dog or more, It's just different.
Also you must pay attention to other socialization issues with two then with one dog. You must spend "quality time" one on one with each dog....especially the new one. Also you should keep them separate when you are not around; for at least 4 or more weeks or for ever. Otherwise the dogs will become a pack and you will be to them just a "dog shit cleaner" and "food provider" and that is sad. You must develop one on one relationship with each dog as soon as they join your "pack".
But please do not read this like that I am advising you against ownership of more dogs. I have 14 or 18 myself? Who is counting? I love them all and each one of them is my favored. It is fun to go hiking with this pack and watch people's bewilderment to see me with bunch of dogs perfectly "down stay" waiting for them to pass/miss us on the trail with their frantic ill trained pooch.
Mountain bike rides are hectic but fun (take it easy at first or they will trip you).
Also it is fun to howl together with dozen or so dogs at night sitting around the campfire in the mountains. :))))
I for one believe that if you can take care of them financially, physically and mentally, and develop proper relationship with each and every one of them, then there is not such a thing as "too many dogs".
Prager (Hans)
http://www.alpinek9.com
by MVF on 01 August 2009 - 22:08
BUT when the human has friends and family and the dog has ... only his human family... I find the argument less compelling. Because, frankly, on the face of it, it seems to me that the null hypothesis -- the basic natural truth that should be believed until disputed -- is that ALL social/pack animals need their own kind.
Why not get a pet ocelot if you want an animal that wants nothing to do with other ocelots? Or at least adopt an incorrigible dog who hates dogs? Why adopt a pack animal and keep him from dogs? Can you be absolutely sure that he does not in fact crave such interaction?
If I had to live without any contact with humans, and it was inflicted on me by someone who claimed to love me, I think it would be very sad indeed.
by MVF on 01 August 2009 - 22:08
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