A Princess for Prince,,?? - Page 1

I think, and this is just MO so please don't take it the wrong way, that you are better off not adding a second dog, just because of all of the behavior problems you've handled. There is a possibility that he could get much worse. Imagine having 2 thinking they are the boss of the house.... I wouldn't risk throwing a wrench in the "pack".

Again, please don't take it the wrong way. I think you're a great person who is doing a wonderful job with your boy. I just don't think a 2nd dog is wise.

Melissa

Tend to agree with Melissa, for the same reason.  Maybe a couple more
years down the line ?  Prince might decide to mellow with age, and present
you with less challenges to work on !   If so, then, yes, definitely a female. 

If you can, I'd introduce him to her on neutral ground more than once, to see
how they interact, before committing to her.  Don't forget she may need your
time and attention, too.  (IMO&E, I would not be getting one too young, with a
dog of Prince's nature.)   :-) 


Added:  I'd have to meet and know Prince well before I'd venture a definite answer
on whether the fact that he is entire would help or hinder his relationship with a
new 'sister' -  on balance, my gut suspects it will make things better rather than worse,
but that is only if you are prepared to hold off for a while yet.

Probably not a good idea.

So are you thinking of a 1 or 2 year old or something like that?  Personally, I would NOT bring in a puppy, nothing under a year and hopefully a trained female.  Otherwise, have to agree with above posters, NO...would not work.  BOL  Nan

I think one thing you have to remember is "bitches rule"  they are always dominant over males; at least mine have ALWAYS been the dominant one and they are the ones that "kick ass" (for lack of a better explanation) if need be.  That includes boys, girls and anything inbetween.  Visiting is much different than having another dog in the king's household.  But, best of luck if you decide to get another dog.  Just know you will have your work cut out for yourself.  Also think about where these dogs will be when you are gone or working...  Very important they are not left alone with each other until much later, if ever...  JMHO  Nan 

 

IF you had Prince well in hand already, and it had been thus for a number of years, it might be something workable.  Right now, and for the next few years at the very least, I would say that adding another dog to a situation which is still resembling a Jenga-tower in regard to balance of power would be more likely to be the piece that topples the tower, and someone [dog or human] is probably going to end up seriously injured.

The fact that you say you "...have misgivings" about the idea says it all--you already know, instinctively, that this is not the right time to consider this.  I suspect that there a desire among your entire family for an 'easier' dog in their lives, a wish that you could all get a do-over now armed with everything you've learned over the course of these Days of Prince, and that's perfectly natural, so don't feel badly about having those emotions, either.  We get ourselves in more trouble ignoring our gut feelings than we usually do if we listen to them.

On one hand, I'd say that if you're not sure then don't do it.  I've added dogs over the years (not all my permanent pets, some fosters for the rescue, some doing in-home training) but I've never felt the need to ask anyone else (other than my husband, haha) if I should.  On the other hand, my own permanent pets are not perfect by any means, so I won't say that just because your dog has/had issues means you can't get another one.  Even my dog with 20+ titles is not always perfectly well behaved!