Thank you for considering adopting Mack.
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Originally Posted by AngelBunny  With Mack needing polishing, it's fortunate your girl is as smart and trained as she is. Time and again I've seen our fosters model their behavior on that of our girls'.
The only two pieces of advice I'd offer: Make sure you give your girl special time and let her know you love her first and best. And, make sure she can get away from Mack if he insists on playing with her morning, noon, and night. At 8 she deserves peace when she wants and needs it. |
In agreement here with AngelBunny. Fozzy was 4-1/2 when we rescued Greta at 14 m.o. We took both to training right away and continued at home. But, there are many times I believe Fozzy has taught Greta so much more, as Greta emulates Fozzy's behavior.
Four years later, Greta still pees over Fozzy's spot.
Fozzy is calming for Greta also. Greta will get worked up about something and even irritate Fozzy, who will curl her lips a little but then lick Greta's jowl.
Right on when with ...peace when she wants and needs it. Fozzy sleeps much more then Greta.
As far as your question of more work, it can be. Activity levels are different, so you may find yourself walking or exercising Mack seperately from your 8 year old.
That said, a companion dog for your other dog can provide something that humans cannot.