Should we get a new dog?

Question

My family have a female mixed breed dog. We got her off of a farm where she was mostly used for a breeding dog. She had two litters of puppies before we got her. We got her spayed shortly after we got her. We haven't really had her around any other dogs. Then my mother in law got a Jack Russell. He was a male dog and he was fixed. My mother in law lived with my family for a while. Her Jack Russell is very territorial and he barks a lot at people and he got jealous of my children. So we started keeping him outside a lot. But the problem was he got into a few fights with my dog. Mostly over being jealous. So my mother in law and her dog moved out because the fighting got really bad. My husband and I would like to get another dog but we don't want our dog to fight with it. What do you think? Do you think both dogs were blame for fighting? Our dog is very loving with my children and sleeps with them at night. Do you think she would get along with another dog?

Answer 1

i would try going to a dog park or somewhere so you can see how your dog will socialize with other dogs

have someone else bring over their dog and see how they get along

it may have just been the one dog that your's doesn't like, or maybe the other dog was totally to blame

Answer 2

Very good question. I think the male dog that was living with you did have some problems. Try bringing her to a place with other dogs. i.e., dog parks, pet stores, or you can even just walk her around the neighborhood. That way you can see if she was the problem or not. Then, just take it from there! Hope I helped!

Answer 3

You may just want to stay with one dog for now just incase they two dogs do fight.  But if you really want another dog then you may wan to introuduce the slowly byh keeping them in seperate rooms and letting the smell eachother throught the cryacks under the closed door way.  Maybe switch their food and water dished.  The first time the two dogs met eye-to-eye have both dogs on a leash and slowly walk approtch each dog (if they fight pull the leash and say NO).

Hope I helped with your problem.    :)

Answer 4

Some dogs can only get along with other people, and do not do well with other dogs... I guess it's just trial and error, though. You should try it out for a few weeks first. Maybe take your dog to a dog park and see if there any other dogs she can get along with? It also might be a good idea to ask a friend that has a dog, if they can bring their dog over to see how it acts with your dog. it sounds like it should be ok and it isn;'t your dog's fault tho...  

Answer 5

Its according what kind of dog.

Answer 6

I think you might want to try your dog around other dogs first.  How is she when you take her for walks and she meets other dogs?  Have you ever taken her to a dog park?  Or to obedience?  Or to a pet store where she's met other dogs?  

I'd try that first and see how dog friendly she is.  But you're right that it was probably at least as much the jack russell as it was her, it's just a good idea to check out her sociability with other dogs before bringing in a 2nd dog.

Answer 7

It seems like the JRT was the trouble maker, not your dog. Jack Russels are probably one of the most hyper, off-the-wall, territorial breeds I've ever known.

It depends. I would get a dog that's fit for your family, including your dog. My dog likes some dogs but dislikes others, kind of like people. She dislikes hyper dogs that bombard her and jump all over her, but likes the ones that give a simple wag and some sniffing.

I'd get a calm and gentle breed. Here is a dog breed selector:

http://animal.discovery.com/breedselecto...

Answer 8

Jack Russell's are very fiesty and especially re: perception of territory.

An idea would be to take your original pet with you to the pound and see if she hits it off with any of them.  Otherwise, until you come up with a better idea, leave her alone.  She probably needs some down time after the Jack.  Didn't you?

Answer 9

of course!!!!!!

Answer 10

Yes, dogs fight for territory then for status. Alpha female and alpha male. the head dogs. if they fight over food it might be problem. but if they are fighting for no reason more than likely it is for status. The thing to do is for you to be the dominant on in the "pack" and they both be submissive. so yes get another dog but train them well

Answer 11

yes, no, maybe so

Answer 12

Maybe, I mean if you keep them in diffrent cages or parts of the household, I will make it better, If they're together alot, I wouldn't risk it, If you want two dogs when your other dies, get them at the same time, So they can have more time together and get to know each other, I think if you get the one, give them both lots of attenion, and try to keep them together but apart too, and maybe if you take your dog to the pound with you, and get him used to dogs then you'll have a better chance, Hope I Help

Answer 13

no not at all

Answer 14

It's really up to you.  I suggest going to a no-kill shelter, one where you can bring your current dog, and finding another dog.  (That is if you want another one)  See how they do together.  Do they fight, growl, play?  My dog has a few friends and enemies around the neighboorhood.  Some dogs don't like others, some do.

Answer 15

Get another dog.

Answer 16

find a dog therapist

Answer 17

You dog is obviously scared.I i have the same problem with my dog sometime excetpt hes not that mean. He's scared of people so he shows that you dont wanna mess with him. He DOEST  NOT want you to get rid of him. Dogs need love and he'll get used to everyone just treat him very pampered and spoiled for a while and he'll get used to it

-BABYKANDY oxoxoxoxoxox

Answer 18

Jack Russell dogs are very mean,Mutt dogs are the best and will get along with any,get another mutt.