I don't know who rates the energy level but I hope they rated the level with Oakley involved in the equation. I would not ever call you crazy for wanting another dog. You have been warned about possible problems it's your decision to make.
I don't know who rates the energy level but I hope they rated the level with Oakley involved in the equation. I would not ever call you crazy for wanting another dog. You have been warned about possible problems it's your decision to make.Well, about a month ago I started a thread where I was looking at getting a second puppy from the pound. Now, I've realized that 2 puppies would be just way too much work, but for the past month I find myself continually looking back at one particular rescue dog.
He's a 2 1/2 year old Shepherd/Mastiff Mix, weighing about 75lbs with an energy level rated at 'med'. His name is Raymond.
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Now, the reasons I'm wanting to get a second dog are many, some of the reasons do include getting a buddy for Oakley, as the cats, although getting better still don't cut it. I have heard that male/male partners aren't as bad as female/female, but still aren't recommended. The shelter he is at is a local home run operation of a big-hearted guy, that as far as I can tell from his videos works very heavily with the dogs, so he should (will confirm before I do anything, of course) be trained.
So, I'm thinking he may also prove to be a good mentor to Oakley? Or am I just as crazy as I was a month ago?![]()
While he's working with them he takes an evaluation of how energetic the dog is... and he adds it in, just as an observation... i guess to let people know before they even call him that the dog is a high energy dog or not. I mean, I found it useful while looking at the pics, cause I don't want a crazy, high-strung dog.. as my guy has a lower energy, but with high stamina. I know I have no idea what his rating of med or high is... but you know that of the dogs he's listed a med dog should have a lower energy need/output then that of one he has labeled as high.I don't know who rates the energy level but I hope they rated the level with Oakley involved in the equation. I would not ever call you crazy for wanting another dog. You have been warned about possible problems it's your decision to make.
lol, I never said you called me crazy... it's me labeling myself. Currently my SO is a homebody until she finds more work or goes back to school. As for the new dog's training level, I do not know for sure, I have made a point not to make any inquiries until I know I'm up for it. As I don't want to give false hope to the rescue, or get myself so involved in the dog that I have no other recourse but to adopt. But, before I decided for sure that I am getting this other dog, I would be asking many, many questions... meet the dog, take him out for a couple outtings, evaluate his personality. Then, arrange a meeting or two with my guy and even after all that do a trial run in home before agreeing to the adoption. I have my gf's cats to contend with as well, but from the videos, it looks like the dogs in the rescue live with a cat or two. Now, I know this won't confirm that this dog is okay with all cats, but it does lean things in a more positive light.I don't think you're crazy for wanting another dog, and I don't recall labeling you crazy when you wondered about getting a second dog the first time. I still think Oakley is a little young; I would wait for him to hit a year. However, it's not by any means impossible. People out there have raised littermates on top of a full-time job... so depending on your lifestyle, I think you could make it work if you tried hard enough to.
I wouldn't place too many bets on the new dog being a mentor for Oakley, though. Do you know anything about his training level?
Aaaahhhhhh, but that's the kind of stuff that life throws at you. (good news on 26% raise though) There will be other dogs and you have time to get life adjusted. Right now jobs are in short supply and your priorities are in order.lol.. okay some clarrifications... yes, Oakley is a dog, but I think bfoster knew that, and yes, he is altered. (at 4 months!)
Oakley is also a male dog, so it would end up being a male/male mix if I were to get Raymond. As for if he's neutered or not, I am assuming he is, as he has been with the rescue for a while, and he has posted recent news about another dog that joined the rescue only recently already being scheduled to be altered. So, I'm betting he is, and irregardless, would be if I got him.
Some good news today, my gf called me only hours after posting that she was a homebody to say she got a new job, with a hefty, 26% raise over the position that she was 'downsized' from. I feel he weight already lifting off my shoulders and she doesnt start until the 20th.
The only bad news about that is, we really haven't adjusted Oakley to her not being at home over the past 2 months, she's almost always been around, and only crated from time to time... so we need to start working on that again. If I wasn't torn about getting poor Raymond before, I definetely am now. I don't think we have the time as I've also been informed from my work that I'm gonna be doing lots of travel, ranging from an upcoming short, 2 day trip to Dallas to a long 3 week one at an unknown time in Denver. I know in my heart that just isn't fair to a couple new dogs that are still adjusting, let alone the puppy we already got, he's gonna be so depressed, it's bad enough when I go to work for 8 hours, whines for the 1st hour, then mopes for the next 2, refusing to play. Odd thing is, he doesn't do this with my gf leaving with me staying behind, maybe mopes for 30 min, but will still play.
Sorry everyone, I went and did it again, started a thread, got everyones two cents and life came and thew me a curveball, albeit one we wanted. Also, sorry for jacking my own thread, lol... not sure anyone cares about my news, but I've started to get to know some of you through your posts and just thought I'd share. All I can think is poor Raymond, at least he's being treated VERY well in the rescue he's at... 3-4 trips a week to the dog park and many hikes, the guy that runs it is a great person.
By "dog" I meant "dog/bitch". Bfoster's original post stated that he thought Oakley was a girl.lol.. okay some clarrifications... yes, Oakley is a dog, but I think bfoster knew that, and yes, he is altered. (at 4 months!)