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Should I get
another dog?

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The answer

Yes.

We checked twice and consulted the dog. The answer did not change.

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A poem, for you 📜

Why should I get another dog,
you might ask yourself with a shrug.
But consider the benefits — they're quite a lot,
and the joy they'll bring, that's what you've sought.

So go ahead and get another pup,
you'll be glad you did, I'm sure of that much.
Your home will be filled with love and cheer,
and two good dogs to hold dear.

— Awesome Dog, How To Be An Awesome Dog

2×

the zoomies. Same square footage.

∞

tail wags, scientifically uncapped.

Okay, fine. Things to "consider."

We'll humour the responsible part of your brain. Each box still ends in "yes," but read them anyway.

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Time

Two dogs means two sets of walks, meals and belly rubs. Got a calendar? Then you've got time. Verdict: yes.

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Finances

Food, vet bills, training, suspicious amounts of toys. Budget a cushion for surprises. Verdict: still yes.

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Space

Different breeds want different room. Do you have a floor? Congratulations, that's space. Verdict: yes.

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Energy

Match the dog's energy to your lifestyle. Couch potato? There's a dog. Marathoner? Also a dog. Verdict: yes.

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Training

Every dog needs it. Patience + treats + repetition. Your first dog can even help teach. Verdict: yes.

❤️

Love

The one resource that grows when divided. Your heart has the space. We checked. Verdict: enormous yes.

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Every breed we've built a (lovingly unhinged) starter kit for. Click one and meet your future chaos agent.

Australian Shepherd

Velcro dog that will herd your children, your cats, and your sanity into a corner

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Beagle

Adorable nose-led missile that will ignore you completely while pursuing smells from 1987

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Boston Terrier

Tiny formal gentleman who thinks he's hilarious and absolutely will not shut up about it

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Boxer

Muscular goofball who thinks sitting on your lap is still a viable life strategy

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Bulldog

Snoring, wrinkled chaos that refuses to exercise but somehow needs constant vigilance

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Cane Corso

Absolute unit of anxiety who needs a job before he invents one and demolishes your house

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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Velcro dogs that will destroy your ability to close a door without guilt ever again

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Dachshund

Angry sausage with a napoleon complex and zero regard for gravity

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Doberman Pinscher

Velcro nightmare in a tuxedo who will fight your demons and also your furniture

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French Bulldog

Compact rage goblin that wheezes, farts, and somehow still looks adorable doing it

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German Shepherd

Obsessed with you, suspicious of everyone else, will accidentally demolish your house while protecting it

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German Shorthaired Pointer

Velcro with a hunting instinct and the athletic ability to ruin your entire life if bored for five minutes

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Golden Retriever

Literally wants to be everyone's best friend, will die trying, no take-backs

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Great Dane

Gentle giant who thinks he's a lap dog and will destroy your couch proving it

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Labrador Retriever

Eats everything including your sanity but you'll forgive them immediately because they're perfect

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Miniature Schnauzer

Tiny dictator with a mustache who thinks they're a 90-pound guard dog

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Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Short queen with a god complex who will absolutely steal your dinner and gaslight you about it

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Poodle

Neurotic perfectionist who will judge your housekeeping while shedding zero hair

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Rottweiler

Looks like a mob enforcer, acts like your needy personal assistant who happens to weigh 135 pounds

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Shih Tzu

Tiny dictator with a mop on its head, zero awareness of its own insignificance

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Siberian Husky

Beautiful escape artists who will destroy your house out of pure spite and athleticism

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Yorkshire Terrier

Small dog, massive opinions, will absolutely destroy your furniture and your enemies

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Goldendoodle

Teddy bear that learned to jump, sheds like it's shedding for two dogs, and loves everyone including the mailman

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Labradoodle

Chaos in a teddy bear costume that sheds mystery fibers nobody can identify

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Large Mixed Breed

Genetic lottery winner who somehow got all the good traits and none of the neuroses

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Medium Mixed Breed

Your dog is a mystery box that somehow always contains exactly what you needed

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Small Mixed Breed

Unhinged potato with mystery DNA that will destroy your stuff and your heart simultaneously

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Questions people actually ask

The real ones. With real answers. (That still gently nudge toward yes.)

Often, yes. Dogs are social pack animals, and a buddy can ease boredom and loneliness — though it does depend on the individual dog. Introduce them slowly and reward the good vibes generously.

A little more work, a lot more fun. Double the walks, double the costs, double the zoomies. If you've got the time and the budget, it's very doable — and twice as cuddly.

Depends how much hair you enjoy vacuuming. Seriously: tally your time, money and space honestly, then choose a number you can truly care for. For most people that number is comfortably "one more."

When people expect a second dog to magically fix the first one, then discover the new pup has its own quirks. The fix: realistic expectations, real preparation, and consistent training from day one.

Their routine, territory and social order all shift. Go gradual, keep both well socialized, and don't hesitate to call a trainer or behaviorist if you have questions. Most dogs adjust beautifully.

Meet on neutral ground first, both on leash, fully supervised. Bring them home slowly, increase their time together gradually, and set clear, calm boundaries and routines for the newcomer.

Weigh personality, energy, size and age against your current dog's. Research breeds, and if you're adopting, do a proper meet-and-greet before committing so you know they click.

Yes — two dogs means two sets of walks, meals and vet visits. But it also means two sets of greetings at the door, which is widely considered the best part of any day.

Budget for food, vet bills, grooming and training, then add a cushion for surprises. Roughly, two dogs ≈ two budgets. Buying supplies in bulk and adopting can soften the hit.

Totally fine. Just research each breed's needs and make sure their energy levels and temperaments mesh. A good match is about personality far more than pedigree.

Interactive toys, daily walks, training games and a safe space to play. Tired dogs are happy dogs — and two tired dogs are a remarkably peaceful household.

Consistent routines, separate beds and bowls, and clear, calm rules applied to both. Consistency and patience do most of the work; everyone learns the house rules eventually.

Give each dog solo attention and separate resources like food and toys, and supervise their time together. Reward calm behaviour and gently redirect any drama before it escalates.

Obedience and socialization classes, plenty of basic-command practice, and lots of positive exposure to new people, dogs and places. Consistency wins every single time.