Need some past expirience

Submitted by sitartzm on February 18, 2012 - 11:58am

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So the boyfriend and I have been trying to figure out when the right time was to get another bulldog. Brewer is 9 months old right now, Boyfriend thinks we should wait until Brewer is 2 or 3 because then he will be fully trained and will not relapse into puppy stages when we get a new puppy. I think that no matter the age to some extreme he will relapse into puppy stages because he will see the new puppy do things that he cant. For that reason I think I would rather get one right away (within a few months of now) and train the two at the same time. But neither of us know if we are right or wrong. Can some of you shine your expireience on us so we have some idea of what to do. Thanks

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Submitted by Deb and MacKenz... on February 18, 2012 - 12:24pm.

I don't think it really matters the age if you have a commitment to training both of them. I personally would rather have older with a puppy, but there is just one of me and puppies take alot of time and energy, constantly monitoring them and playing with them. So I can find them frustrating when I've been at work for 10 hours.

Besure you can afford 2 and not just you and the BF together, but each of you individually. What happens to the dogs if you splitup. I personally think everyone should go through 1 bulldog first so they understand what costs are involved before jumping into getting another puppy. My Norbert was very healthy and I had him 7 yrs before getting MacKenzie. Then when Cleo came 2 yrs later we had some very large medical cost in the tune of about 10k in a year or 2. So you need to be prepared for the possibility of such.

My other reason is having 2 seniors at once, medical issues but the passing too. While it is likely they will not pass around the same time it is also very likely they will and for me the pain of losing one so close to another would be difficult. I still miss my Norbert and found myself crying yesterday thinking about him and it's been almost 5 years since he passed.

hugs for norbert...it's

Submitted by Pegsy on February 18, 2012 - 1:23pm.

*hugs for norbert*...it's almost been a month for me and

it's unbearable

We made a mistake with a set of labs. .

Submitted by RARett on February 18, 2012 - 1:00pm.

They were littermates, one was suppose to be the grandson's and daughter in law's and one was to be ours - they were both at our house, and it was impossible (for me atleast) to spend quality time (Training) ours, when the DiL wasnt even trying to train hers -

2 puppies at the same time - not for this house - Bless Baxter and Buddy, I dont know how they do it! LOL

We found them a nice set of homes and the last we heard they were both doing really well (After the purchase price, shots, fixing etc)

Let me ask you this - do you ever feel like 'ARRRRGHHHH I just need a break from 'the dog' if you do, then I would suggest not adding a second at this time.

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I have not had a moment yet

Submitted by sitartzm on February 18, 2012 - 1:28pm.

I have not had a moment yet anyways that I need a break from the dog. I have thought about the costs of bills and we are considering that also. As far as time goes for training, we have it kind of perfect. I am home until 445 and the boyfriend gets home at 430 and so there is always someone here for training purposes. So as far as that goes I am not concerned. I guess I was more concerned about if dogs relaps into puppy stages if they are older. So if i wait till Brewer is 2 or 3 and get another puppy, is he going to turn into puppy again. I never thought this would be such a hard decision.

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Submitted by JenandSissy on February 18, 2012 - 1:45pm.

It's not really something anyone can guarantee one way or the other for you because every dog is an individual and how they will react to a new addition to the pack will vary as well. My 10 year old German Shepherd, while he has definitely calmed down over the years, is still a perpetual puppy at times and if one of my other pets gets rowdy, he jumps right in. If you're concerned about lapses in housetraining or obedience, that has never been an issue with Thor when I've brought home a new baby but the rowdy "puppy" in him definitely comes out more when a playful newcomer comes in.

I prefer getting young dogs together.

Submitted by AmyandSophia on February 18, 2012 - 1:56pm.

Rather than getting a young dog and trying to acclimate an older dog to it. But, I have also done just that, a pup with an older dog. Just in my case my older girls have some hip issues and can't get away from my almost year old pup.

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Puppy time?

Submitted by animal005 on February 18, 2012 - 7:54pm.

What is right for one insn't what is right for another. Kilmore was 2 when we got Winnie. They got along fine, but Winnie was the boss as soon as she got in the door. When they both passed and we started looking for new additions. I thought one and the husband said two. We have Oliver and Rocco (brothers) now who will be five months next week. I couldn't picture not having these two together. They have been pretty easy puppies and we are blessed to have them. Some dogs like the other doggy company and some don't. I think only the two of you can decide when the time is right. I am sure you will make the right decision that will be right for you guys and Brewer.

Good luck,

Sarah