Think long and plan well before adding another dog to your “pack.”

by Mardi Richmond

Are you thinking about adding a second (or third, or fourth) dog to your household? Will your current dog be thrilled with a new friend? Will the dogs play with each other, romp together, and keep each other company in your absence? Or will adding another dog to your home create disharmony, chaos, or worse?

Getting “just one more” dog can be a real blessing – or the beginning of your needing to spend much more time, trouble, and money than you anticipated.

Living in a multi-dog home can be very rewarding. I have to admit that nothing warms my heart more than seeing our two girls playing or sleeping together; their affection for each other is truly a joy to behold. And there are other great reasons for adding another dog to your household: …

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