My wife and I have had Jake for about 6 months and now I want to find a little brother or sister for him. The only problem is that she says that Jake is enough to handle, how on earth could we keep track to two? I know many of you have two pups in the house. Did anyone elso have this dilemma? How did you approach it? Thanks for your help.
I want another one!
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exk23
Super Boxer
We got Ruby back in April 2000. We didn't think about getting another one untill very much later. We got Lily this past March, he was 2 years old and she was 7 months. I'm pretty sure everyone had a different experience from one another. I would say that it was very hard for me the first couple of weeks. We all had to get into a new routine. She came from a home that had someone around all day long and we work so she had to get used to being crated while we're at work. It was like training a new puppy all over again.
For me, I had to get up extra early to get the food ready for the both of them, let them out one at a time or they'll end up playing with each other and not do their business. Eventually we all got into a routine where we were able to get everything done before we left for work.
Since we got Lily, Ruby had become more independent, more laid back and no longer has seperation anxiety. He used to pee and poop in the house when we go to work but the day we got Lily, I came home to a clean kitchen. Lily is still being crated because she likes to destroy things. We've been leaving her out once a week to train her to have the run of the house. This week I was trying for every other day and on Monday she did pretty well, she only destroyed the comforter she uses as the bed so I figured ok, let her stay out today. Well, today wasn't that good, she peed on the carpet and pooped twice on the kitchen floor and shredded the other comforter/bed, so back to the crate she goes.
Sorry this is so long but I just wanted you to know my experience. I will say that two boxers are much better than one. Getting Ruby was the best thing for me and getting Lily was the best thing for Ruby.
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For me, I had to get up extra early to get the food ready for the both of them, let them out one at a time or they'll end up playing with each other and not do their business. Eventually we all got into a routine where we were able to get everything done before we left for work.
Since we got Lily, Ruby had become more independent, more laid back and no longer has seperation anxiety. He used to pee and poop in the house when we go to work but the day we got Lily, I came home to a clean kitchen. Lily is still being crated because she likes to destroy things. We've been leaving her out once a week to train her to have the run of the house. This week I was trying for every other day and on Monday she did pretty well, she only destroyed the comforter she uses as the bed so I figured ok, let her stay out today. Well, today wasn't that good, she peed on the carpet and pooped twice on the kitchen floor and shredded the other comforter/bed, so back to the crate she goes.
Sorry this is so long but I just wanted you to know my experience. I will say that two boxers are much better than one. Getting Ruby was the best thing for me and getting Lily was the best thing for Ruby.
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vasha
Boxer Pal
Kaiser was seven months old when I got Lola, it was a bit of a transition. It did help though that Kaiser was fully potty trained and had completed his basic obedience classes.
I will warn you though, I'm going through full blown adolescence with him and Lola's starting hers. It can be hellish at times, especially when neither of them care to listen to you.
But it's all worth it, seeing them play together, having two to love on. It's soo worth it, be sure that you have time for each puppy on their own. Kaiser and I go to obedience classes and then Lola and I go to obedience classes. I take them for walks seperately at times as well to further their individiual bonds with me.
It's a handful, but all worth it!
Good luck with your decision!
VaSHa
I will warn you though, I'm going through full blown adolescence with him and Lola's starting hers. It can be hellish at times, especially when neither of them care to listen to you.
But it's all worth it, seeing them play together, having two to love on. It's soo worth it, be sure that you have time for each puppy on their own. Kaiser and I go to obedience classes and then Lola and I go to obedience classes. I take them for walks seperately at times as well to further their individiual bonds with me.
It's a handful, but all worth it!
Good luck with your decision!
VaSHa
HarleyBeau
Boxer Booster
I'm also one of those that would LOVE nothing more than to have another. I don't see it happening real soon though. My schedule is pretty packed and squeezing in extra time for another pup...I don't think it would be fair to the pup.
I'm up at 4:30. From that time to 5:00 I feed the dogs, make the coffee, let the dogs out, drink the coffee, watch the news, let dogs out again. Jump in showere, wake up kids for school. Shuffle everyone in and out of bathroom on their schedule(DON'T DARE SCREW IT UP) and manage to put hubby upright on his feet with coffee in hand. In between all of this getting myself dressed for work, makeup and hair. Checking backpacks, homework etc. Teeth brushed yet? Let dogs out again and stand out with them while they run around while I finish coffee and grab 2 minutes of peace before kids go to sitters before school. Dogs inside. Harla in crate, after chasing her for a few minutes to coax her in. All kids in truck for head count.
Go to work.
Get home at 4:30 and repeat the above in reverse!
I have time for another dog right now? Can I have another coffee?
I'm up at 4:30. From that time to 5:00 I feed the dogs, make the coffee, let the dogs out, drink the coffee, watch the news, let dogs out again. Jump in showere, wake up kids for school. Shuffle everyone in and out of bathroom on their schedule(DON'T DARE SCREW IT UP) and manage to put hubby upright on his feet with coffee in hand. In between all of this getting myself dressed for work, makeup and hair. Checking backpacks, homework etc. Teeth brushed yet? Let dogs out again and stand out with them while they run around while I finish coffee and grab 2 minutes of peace before kids go to sitters before school. Dogs inside. Harla in crate, after chasing her for a few minutes to coax her in. All kids in truck for head count.
Go to work.
Get home at 4:30 and repeat the above in reverse!
I have time for another dog right now? Can I have another coffee?
stanleys dad
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You people are crazy!!!!
I will enjoy not seeing puppy hood again for a LONG time...
I will enjoy not seeing puppy hood again for a LONG time...
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MarleysMom
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I second that!
I have a 14 week old male & an 8 mo. old female. It's not a lot more work as far as feeding and pottying two puppies, but it requires TONS more patience!!! I am at my wits end with these two! They are CONSTANTLY playing - if you can call it playing - it's more like roughhousing & boxing. They never settle down for a nap or anything - they are always chewing & biting on eachother. And they are so attached eachother - heaven forbid I separate them for a little while for a vet appt. or puppy class - I never hear the end of it as they are miserable without eachother! But, *IF* by chance they are good little puppies and come to cuddle with mama, it's all worth it :rolleyes: I think......!
I have a 14 week old male & an 8 mo. old female. It's not a lot more work as far as feeding and pottying two puppies, but it requires TONS more patience!!! I am at my wits end with these two! They are CONSTANTLY playing - if you can call it playing - it's more like roughhousing & boxing. They never settle down for a nap or anything - they are always chewing & biting on eachother. And they are so attached eachother - heaven forbid I separate them for a little while for a vet appt. or puppy class - I never hear the end of it as they are miserable without eachother! But, *IF* by chance they are good little puppies and come to cuddle with mama, it's all worth it :rolleyes: I think......!
cashisking
Boxer Insane
plus twice the bills!!!!
I want another one too, but That is twice vet bills, food bills, etc....
I want another one too, but That is twice vet bills, food bills, etc....
I have two and would gladly take on a few more if HOA rules would permit it! Seriously, Tess had the most severe separation anxiety - I have a response on a thread somewhere in BW about all the not so nice things she did (I think it was on someones "crate" question). The best thing I ever did for both Tess and myself was to get Tenaia. Yeah, I wasn't thrilled about going thru potty training, dirty carpets, etc, but if you don't dwell on it it really goes by pretty quickly, and when all is said and done you can be left wondering why you didn't do it sooner. just my opinion of course....
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