Pros and cons to more than one pet?

Question

What is your experience with the pros and cons of having two dogs vs. one? Main concern is being further tied down. Our pug has huge separation anxiety, which interfers with my peace of mind whenever I am gone from home. Thank you!

Answer 1

Dear PB, pros is extra company for your lonely pug while you are gone. Cons are extra food/vet bills, Pros extra loving! Cons, mischief.

I'd go for it.

Answer 2

The cons are that it can be more expensive(more food, higher vet bills, more time spent cleaning up) The pros are that you dog will have a friend when you're not there. You'll have another loving dog . It's rewarding to provide a great home to another dog. In all i would never want to have just one dog. I love having two  

Answer 3

I found owning two dogs to be the best choice. Both of my older dogs are fairly anti-social, and one has seperation anxiety. When she is the only one in the room, she cries non-stop.

They both managed to "like" eachother, atleast to the point where the one with seperation anxiety is ok when we go out, and to the point where they other one has another dog to be friends with.

If you decide to get another dog, it can and probably will help your pets anxiety. Getting another dog shouldnt really add on much more.

I believe it is better to own two dogs over one if you can afford it. The work of two doesnt really increase, but it adds to the overall cost of the dogs, more food, water, pet sitting/boarding, vet bills. If you can afford it, your dog would most likely benefit from a dog companion.  

Answer 4

if your dog has seperation anxiety, leave the tv on when you are out, and try to find a dog that is very calm and relaxed

i personally have a lot of animals, including three dogs. i believe firmly that two dogs together are happier than one by itself.

Answer 5

When you have more than one dog, they tak more time and it's difficult to spend alot of time with them. Kinda obvious.