Dog adoption advice (1 Viewer)

[cosjobs]

I got a new puppy during the pandemic. She's three next month and one of the sweetest creatures to ever drink out of a toilet.

We had two other dogs, a very old standard poodle and a senile rat terrier. The poodle (Mollie) died 7 months ago and it seemed to mess the new one (Maybelline) up. Yesterday the other one died.

I am concerned about the mental health of Maybe. We had intended to get another dog this summer after we moved, but wife and I are now thinking asap.

We're thinking a poodle mix between housebroken and 2 1/2 years. I'm worried about the psychology of the pack. Any armchair dog shrinks with thoughts?

 

[Dezbelief]

My condolences on loosing your other two dogs. Just like kids, the first big death in their circle can be mind blowing. I wouldn't rush into getting another dog if he/she isn't a good fit. Maybe might bounce back fine. Good luck!

 

[cosjobs]

My condolences on loosing your other two dogs. Just like kids, the first big death in their circle can be mind blowing. I wouldn't rush into getting another dog if he/she isn't a good fit. Maybe might bounce back fine. Good luck!

Thanks for your kind thoughts, Whenever we previously lost a dog, we would wait a respectable amount of time. But we are concerned for our remaining dog. I can't really take for for a walk for at least a month and my wife is just two months out of knee replacement. We think another dog could help her keep exercised and healthy a lot by romping around the backyard together, in addition to giving her a supportive companion.
Finally, I intend to move to New England this spring or summer and would like everyone settled and secure and happy with their roles in the pack before then.

 

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[cosjobs]

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[Keith R]

My condolences.

I have always maintained two dogs. When one passed, we'd get the next within 2 weeks.

What has best worked for me is getting a young adult in the opposite gender of the survivor. Always introduce the survivor to the potential addition; if they don't click, move on. They should ideally be around the same size. And 3 dogs has worked for you but I like to stick with 2 so no one is left out.

 

[Chadstroma]

As we all know dogs are pack animals. So, they are very social which is why they get alone with us so well. They also get very use to things and changes can be very difficult for them. A dog that has grown up as the only dog in the house can be fine. A dog that is use to other dogs around and then suddenly is the only dog can be hard on them. With your guy having grown use to having other dogs around for the last few years, being the only dog is likely hard on him/her.

Our dog was a Goldendoodle and I was a big fan. The smartest dumb (or dumbest smart) dog I have ever known and I loved him deeply. He passed a few years back. I am still not over it and the thought of getting another dog just tears my heart thinking of going through losing one again. My kids miss him greatly. My youngest, on probably a weekly basis will sometimes start tearing up and saying how he misses Grizzly. Very good family dogs.

I would introduce your guy to some adoptable dogs and if it seems like they are hitting it off then bring one home and grow the family.

 

[cosjobs]

As we all know dogs are pack animals. So, they are very social which is why they get alone with us so well. They also get very use to things and changes can be very difficult for them. A dog that has grown up as the only dog in the house can be fine. A dog that is use to other dogs around and then suddenly is the only dog can be hard on them. With your guy having grown use to having other dogs around for the last few years, being the only dog is likely hard on him/her.

Our dog was a Goldendoodle and I was a big fan. The smartest dumb (or dumbest smart) dog I have ever known and I loved him deeply. He passed a few years back. I am still not over it and the thought of getting another dog just tears my heart thinking of going through losing one again. My kids miss him greatly. My youngest, on probably a weekly basis will sometimes start tearing up and saying how he misses Grizzly. Very good family dogs.

I would introduce your guy to some adoptable dogs and if it seems like they are hitting it off then bring one home and grow the family.

5 of my last 6 dogs were standard poodles and I absolutely love the breed. I'd love to get another poodle or doodle, but I also want to get a rescue. It seems to be hard to find one.

 

[Chadstroma]

As we all know dogs are pack animals. So, they are very social which is why they get alone with us so well. They also get very use to things and changes can be very difficult for them. A dog that has grown up as the only dog in the house can be fine. A dog that is use to other dogs around and then suddenly is the only dog can be hard on them. With your guy having grown use to having other dogs around for the last few years, being the only dog is likely hard on him/her.

Our dog was a Goldendoodle and I was a big fan. The smartest dumb (or dumbest smart) dog I have ever known and I loved him deeply. He passed a few years back. I am still not over it and the thought of getting another dog just tears my heart thinking of going through losing one again. My kids miss him greatly. My youngest, on probably a weekly basis will sometimes start tearing up and saying how he misses Grizzly. Very good family dogs.

I would introduce your guy to some adoptable dogs and if it seems like they are hitting it off then bring one home and grow the family.

5 of my last 6 dogs were standard poodles and I absolutely love the breed. I'd love to get another poodle or doodle, but I also want to get a rescue. It seems to be hard to find one.

Oh yea, high demand. My Grizzly was a rescue and I was told that there were over a 100 people who applied to get him. Likely easier to find a Standard than a Doodle in rescue but it will be hard to find one quickly for sure. My dog from childhood was a complete unknown mutt and was a GREAT dog. To add to the family quickly, you may need/want to be more flexible on breed.

 

[cosjobs]

As we all know dogs are pack animals. So, they are very social which is why they get alone with us so well. They also get very use to things and changes can be very difficult for them. A dog that has grown up as the only dog in the house can be fine. A dog that is use to other dogs around and then suddenly is the only dog can be hard on them. With your guy having grown use to having other dogs around for the last few years, being the only dog is likely hard on him/her.

Our dog was a Goldendoodle and I was a big fan. The smartest dumb (or dumbest smart) dog I have ever known and I loved him deeply. He passed a few years back. I am still not over it and the thought of getting another dog just tears my heart thinking of going through losing one again. My kids miss him greatly. My youngest, on probably a weekly basis will sometimes start tearing up and saying how he misses Grizzly. Very good family dogs.

I would introduce your guy to some adoptable dogs and if it seems like they are hitting it off then bring one home and grow the family.

5 of my last 6 dogs were standard poodles and I absolutely love the breed. I'd love to get another poodle or doodle, but I also want to get a rescue. It seems to be hard to find one.

Oh yea, high demand. My Grizzly was a rescue and I was told that there were over a 100 people who applied to get him. Likely easier to find a Standard than a Doodle in rescue but it will be hard to find one quickly for sure. My dog from childhood was a complete unknown mutt and was a GREAT dog. To add to the family quickly, you may need/want to be more flexible on breed.

You are right. We are flexible, but want to try for our preferences first. But I intend to have a new dog within 10 days

 

[Chadstroma]

As we all know dogs are pack animals. So, they are very social which is why they get alone with us so well. They also get very use to things and changes can be very difficult for them. A dog that has grown up as the only dog in the house can be fine. A dog that is use to other dogs around and then suddenly is the only dog can be hard on them. With your guy having grown use to having other dogs around for the last few years, being the only dog is likely hard on him/her.

Our dog was a Goldendoodle and I was a big fan. The smartest dumb (or dumbest smart) dog I have ever known and I loved him deeply. He passed a few years back. I am still not over it and the thought of getting another dog just tears my heart thinking of going through losing one again. My kids miss him greatly. My youngest, on probably a weekly basis will sometimes start tearing up and saying how he misses Grizzly. Very good family dogs.

I would introduce your guy to some adoptable dogs and if it seems like they are hitting it off then bring one home and grow the family.

5 of my last 6 dogs were standard poodles and I absolutely love the breed. I'd love to get another poodle or doodle, but I also want to get a rescue. It seems to be hard to find one.

Oh yea, high demand. My Grizzly was a rescue and I was told that there were over a 100 people who applied to get him. Likely easier to find a Standard than a Doodle in rescue but it will be hard to find one quickly for sure. My dog from childhood was a complete unknown mutt and was a GREAT dog. To add to the family quickly, you may need/want to be more flexible on breed.

You are right. We are flexible, but want to try for our preferences first. But I intend to have a new dog within 10 days

I am sure you are checking on it but we found our Grizzly on Petfinder just in case you missed that as a resource for looking. Good luck