Comments on: Dog Training: Should I get a second dog? http://www.neilsattin.com/blog/2007/08/dog-training-should-i-get-a-second-dog/ Getting to the Heart of Personal Development Thu, 08 Jul 2010 21:04:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Angelique http://www.neilsattin.com/blog/2007/08/dog-training-should-i-get-a-second-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-2530 Angelique Sat, 11 Aug 2007 01:03:47 +0000 http://www.neilsattin.com/blog/2007/08/dog-training-should-i-get-a-second-dog/#comment-2530 Yes, The idea that two dogs is less work than one is misguided with the very best of intentions. Perhaps some additional words to address the temptation of two puppies at the same time would be helpful.... Yes, The idea that two dogs is less work than one is misguided with the very best of intentions.

Perhaps some additional words to address the temptation of two puppies at the same time would be helpful….

]]> By: neil http://www.neilsattin.com/blog/2007/08/dog-training-should-i-get-a-second-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-2524 neil Fri, 10 Aug 2007 15:14:19 +0000 http://www.neilsattin.com/blog/2007/08/dog-training-should-i-get-a-second-dog/#comment-2524 I think you're right - that ultimately, when you have more than one dog, you have to broaden your perspective a bit. It's clear from the way that you talk about the situation (and from your being a dog professional) that you're well aware of what's required in the multi-dog life. Many (dare I say "most") people in this hectic modern age don't have that kind of time/energy. If they realize it before they go for dog #x, then so much the better. On the other hand, should they realize it "too late" - short from finding new homes for the new dog I think your insight would provide them with a healthy way to think about it - and to keep themselves from going bonkers! I'll be interested to see if this post aids anyone in their decision-making process. I wanted to at least take a shot at being "pre-emptive" - since most of the time I end up hearing from people long after they're asking themselves "what have I done?" :) I think you’re right – that ultimately, when you have more than one dog, you have to broaden your perspective a bit. It’s clear from the way that you talk about the situation (and from your being a dog professional) that you’re well aware of what’s required in the multi-dog life.

Many (dare I say “most”) people in this hectic modern age don’t have that kind of time/energy. If they realize it before they go for dog #x, then so much the better. On the other hand, should they realize it “too late” – short from finding new homes for the new dog I think your insight would provide them with a healthy way to think about it – and to keep themselves from going bonkers!

I’ll be interested to see if this post aids anyone in their decision-making process. I wanted to at least take a shot at being “pre-emptive” – since most of the time I end up hearing from people long after they’re asking themselves “what have I done?” :)

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