Originally posted by SpottyPoo+Apr 21 2005, 01:20 PM-->
@Apr 21 2005, 02:17 PM
Maybe she needs a sibling/playmate!
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That's EXACTLY what I told DH last night!!! I think it would be a wonderful idea to get her a playmate!!
However, DH seems to think I would have double trouble on my hands -- double the puppies getting into the same trouble, double the barking, double the poop on the floor. What I was thinking was getting an older dog, say over a year, who is already potty trained and spayed, etc., so Lizzie could learn from HER. Monkey see what monkey do!
What do ya'll think about that??
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I think adopting an older dog is a wonderful idea. Just remember, though, that "perfect" dogs usually aren't given up, so you shouldn't expect to find one that is potty trained, perfectly behaved, etc., especially if you are looking for a dog that is fairly young. Most younger dogs are given up because they AREN"T trained (or at least not to their owner's satisfaction).
It's also not fair to expect another dog to train Lizzie so you don't have to. Puppies are a lot of work, as you are finding out, and there's really no easy way out of dealing with that stage.
Just my opinion, but I'd focus on Lizzie and her training and continue to work on bonding with her before you bring another dog into your household or it could be double the trouble as your husband said.
