Do you ever regret getting a second dog? - Page 5

sashadog · 02-07-2012, 04:51 PM

I don't regret adding my second dog but I do regret #3 and #4.

I still love them and give them the best life I can but I a) can't afford to give all of them everything they need, which is a constant source of guilt and b) my first two dogs were much happier when it was just the two of them. They don't protest or make a scene about it but the squeaky wheels get the oil and my first two often get neglected as far as training and attention goes. If I don't have the time for two separate walks, my old girl, my heart dog, doesn't get to come along because she can't keep up with #3 and #4. Or if I don't have money for two classes, she doesn't need it the same way #4 does. I also don't have good chemistry between them all so they are all living in a somewhat stressful situation. I regret it everyday and will probably not have more than 2 dogs again.

OriginalWacky · 02-07-2012, 05:37 PM

I can't say that I've ever truly regretted adding a furry member to our family, though there have been times where it would have been much better not to. The highest dog/cat count we've ever had was 5 dogs and 14 cats - now we're at 2 dogs and 8 cats, soon to be 7 *sigh*. I'll probably never have THIS many furries again, but I can't much imagine living with a single dog ever again - the hassle that comes from it is so far outweighed by the pleasures that it's just not a contest for me.

GregK · 02-07-2012, 05:53 PM

Well I have 12 so I guess my answer would be 'no'.

jaggirl47 · 02-07-2012, 10:29 PM

No regret whatsoever. If it wasn't for Leyna coming in and constantly irritating Zappa, he may not have been around as long as he was. She made him young again and helped fill out the remainder of his life.

Gharrissc · 11-11-2012, 10:52 PM

I don't regret having multiple dogs,but it can get overwhelming sometimes if you let it.

shepherdmom · 11-11-2012, 11:53 PM

I said no, I would have said never if you hadn't added that part about them being spaced out in ages. We've always had lots of dogs and sometimes they have been close in age for almost 10 years we had littermates. When we were down to just Buddy our house felt so empty. Buddy was so sad. For his entire life we have had lots of dogs. Now that we are back up to three he is happy and content again.

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02-07-2012, 10:29 PM	#44 (permalink)
jaggirl47 Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 3,491	No regret whatsoever. If it wasn't for Leyna coming in and constantly irritating Zappa, he may not have been around as long as he was. She made him young again and helped fill out the remainder of his life. __________________ SBD Posejpal's Leyna, HCTs 6/16/2010 SBD Posejpal's Hades, 5/9/12 At the rainbow bridge: Zappa 12/27/00-1/23/12 You are my heart, my soul, and my best friend. You will be with me always. Zeus 5/9/12-8/13/12 You taught me strength. Run free.

11-11-2012, 11:53 PM	#46 (permalink)
shepherdmom Knighted Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 2,322	I said no, I would have said never if you hadn't added that part about them being spaced out in ages. We've always had lots of dogs and sometimes they have been close in age for almost 10 years we had littermates. When we were down to just Buddy our house felt so empty. Buddy was so sad. For his entire life we have had lots of dogs. Now that we are back up to three he is happy and content again. Last edited by shepherdmom; 11-11-2012 at 11:58 PM.

02-07-2012, 04:51 PM	#41 (permalink)
sashadog Master Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 670	I don't regret adding my second dog but I do regret #3 and #4. I still love them and give them the best life I can but I a) can't afford to give all of them everything they need, which is a constant source of guilt and b) my first two dogs were much happier when it was just the two of them. They don't protest or make a scene about it but the squeaky wheels get the oil and my first two often get neglected as far as training and attention goes. If I don't have the time for two separate walks, my old girl, my heart dog, doesn't get to come along because she can't keep up with #3 and #4. Or if I don't have money for two classes, she doesn't need it the same way #4 does. I also don't have good chemistry between them all so they are all living in a somewhat stressful situation. I regret it everyday and will probably not have more than 2 dogs again.

02-07-2012, 05:37 PM	#42 (permalink)
OriginalWacky Master Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Northwestern PA Posts: 837	I can't say that I've ever truly regretted adding a furry member to our family, though there have been times where it would have been much better not to. The highest dog/cat count we've ever had was 5 dogs and 14 cats - now we're at 2 dogs and 8 cats, soon to be 7 sigh. I'll probably never have THIS many furries again, but I can't much imagine living with a single dog ever again - the hassle that comes from it is so far outweighed by the pleasures that it's just not a contest for me.

02-07-2012, 05:53 PM	#43 (permalink)
GregK Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Central Illinois, USA Posts: 1,411	Well I have 12 so I guess my answer would be 'no'.

11-11-2012, 10:52 PM	#45 (permalink)
Gharrissc Knighted Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,760	I don't regret having multiple dogs,but it can get overwhelming sometimes if you let it.

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