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[eggr675850]

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Hi . My pup is only 14 months but id love him to have a friend. I’ve read that around the age of two is best, would folk agree? The thing is I’m not relishing the whole puppy phase idea again. I’d like to rescue. Has anyone adopted a second dog , a similar age to their existing pup? My dog is extremely friendly with other dogs and submissive in most scenarios. Thanks

 

[JoanneF]

Some dogs love having a housemate, others don't.

Have you considered fostering? That would let you see how your dog gets on without the commitment, and if your dog and the foster do match, you could proceed to adopt.

 

[Mad Murphy]

When Murphy was 18 mths we adopted George who was a year old.
They met in a park and walked home together they were bff' s from the word go but we were lucky.

 

[eggr675850]

When Murphy was 18 mths we adopted George who was a year old.
They met in a park and walked home together they were bff' s from the word go but we were lucky.

How wonderful! That’s exactly what I’d like. I guess when we do eventually look careful introductions would be necessary at the rescue.

 

[eggr675850]

Some dogs love having a housemate, others don't.

Have you considered fostering? That would let you see how your dog gets on without the commitment, and if your dog and the foster do match, you could proceed to adopt.

Yes, I think fostering would be a good idea actually Joanne. I think I’ll leave it til he’s two ish and he’s a bit more adult . He loves to play and is a typical active spaniel , so I don’t think he’d suit a nervous rescue. But fostering may be a great option x

 

[Hemlock]

Good decision. Also - be aware that rescues come with baggage, so make sure your own dog is where you want regarding training or else the rescue's attitude to following/ignoring commands may unsteady him. To adapt the saying (which initially referred to boys) "One dog is a dog, two dogs is half a dog and three dogs is no dog at all". You have plenty of time, and it would be a pity to create training issues with your initial dog that could be avoided.

 

[Mad Murphy]

Just to say not all rescues are nervous not all rescues come with a huge amount of baggage. My rescued border collie was solid my other rescue dogs have been fairly good but I've now got a dog that I got from a really nice breeder, his siblings are good,but he is as mad as a box of frogs and hes nervous as hell. George is solid George's people friendly George's happy, George is bomb proof. George is a rescue/ adoptee