Good Morning All!
I (27m) am in the process of rescuing my second dog with my significant other. (27m) We have deliberated for over a year and agreed that we want to get a second dog since we have the financial stability (200k salary), history (both come from families with dogs), and time (both partial WFH and very flexible schedules). We were waiting for a bigger apartment and to stabilize financially. We feel the apartment we live in, in New Jersey is big enough (1100sqft with a 12x8 balcony, multiple dog parks in complex, and a fenced in field) will be great enough. When my dog is alone for 3-4 hours some days, I think it would be great for her to have company. Even though according to my camera she sleeps lol.
I currently have a 3 year old female spayed dog that I have had since she was 8 weeks old. She came from a local family in NC whos dogs… had puppies. So i took her. She has the best thing ever. She is a 40 pound Lab-Shepherd-Hound mix. Something like that lol. She has 0 aggression, and looooves dogs smaller and the same size as her. Cuddle monster. Easy to train. And loves to walk and do stuff.
So, I volunteer every year at this shelter in Aruba. And its getting busy. I fell in love with the Cunucu breed. They are hound mixes and only get to about 35-40 pounds. Friendly. Easy to get along with. There are so many in the shelter. I feel the Cunucu breeds would be a perfect match for my family and our situation at the current time. Relatively active, good with another dog and loves people. I dont and wont have kids, so thats no issue there lol.
However, getting a second dog is always tough. I have a few questions regarding this:
I am open to any and all suggestions. Thank you thank you!!!
I (27m) am in the process of rescuing my second dog with my significant other. (27m) We have deliberated for over a year and agreed that we want to get a second dog since we have the financial stability (200k salary), history (both come from families with dogs), and time (both partial WFH and very flexible schedules). We were waiting for a bigger apartment and to stabilize financially. We feel the apartment we live in, in New Jersey is big enough (1100sqft with a 12x8 balcony, multiple dog parks in complex, and a fenced in field) will be great enough. When my dog is alone for 3-4 hours some days, I think it would be great for her to have company. Even though according to my camera she sleeps lol.
I currently have a 3 year old female spayed dog that I have had since she was 8 weeks old. She came from a local family in NC whos dogs… had puppies. So i took her. She has the best thing ever. She is a 40 pound Lab-Shepherd-Hound mix. Something like that lol. She has 0 aggression, and looooves dogs smaller and the same size as her. Cuddle monster. Easy to train. And loves to walk and do stuff.
So, I volunteer every year at this shelter in Aruba. And its getting busy. I fell in love with the Cunucu breed. They are hound mixes and only get to about 35-40 pounds. Friendly. Easy to get along with. There are so many in the shelter. I feel the Cunucu breeds would be a perfect match for my family and our situation at the current time. Relatively active, good with another dog and loves people. I dont and wont have kids, so thats no issue there lol.
However, getting a second dog is always tough. I have a few questions regarding this:
- Since I have a 3 year old female. Typically, what is the best type of dog to introduce to her. Another female, or male? I see conflicting answers everywhere.
- Is there anything you recommend I consider before moving forward? I have already began to adjust my schedules, got pet insurance quotes. From Trupanion, and have planned out the training schedules and time dedication if i move forward. After getting a dog three years ago and being heavily involved in the shelter, I feel I have a good decent amount of knowledge on what to do. However, I never want to assume.
- The first few days/weeks we will be with them 24/7, both dogs, and watch interactions between the two. Any behavior tricks?
- Furthermore, any tips other than tricks you should recommend to me that YOU wish you knew or others did before they got their second dog.
I am open to any and all suggestions. Thank you thank you!!!