Another Pup ?

[Nismo14a]

Hey Folks

Looking for a bit off advise, ive got a 7month old female rottweiler. Ive had her since she was just 7weeks old. She is a absolute star. However i can't stop thinking she gets boared very easily. When we are out on our walks if her eyes catch another dog she just wants to play. I always go to the same place for our walks and most likely always bump into the same people. So i let her off the lead and she is happy as larry. She could play with other dogs all day. So me and the misses and been talking it over and are thinking about getting a male rottweiler. Do You think this is a good move or best to wait until she is a bit older?

I know everyone say's " No never get 2 puppies there harder to train " And so on. Was just woundering your points of views on it.


Thanks for any help !

[Jaidann]

If it was me .. I'd wait. But this is just IMO. I'd get her through the puppy "teens" first because those can be trying. Have her spayed at 12-18 months, then if you want another, go for it.

Busy her mind with training classes. Do short training sessions on your walks. Short 5 minute ones in the house. Figure out what she likes to do best, and do that with her. Maybe tracking? Just an example.

The reason this is my personal viewpoint is Rottie teen time can be buggery to get through. Having two to deal with at this time can put a lot of added stress to an already difficult situation. Plus, I'd want the one I had to be the perfect breed ambassador before I turned around and went through it again :).

[AngelBunny]

Originally Posted by Nismo

....ive got a 7month old female rottweiler....When we are out on our walks if her eyes catch another dog she just wants to play...She could play with other dogs all day...me and the misses and been...thinking about getting a male rottweiler. Do You think this is a good move or best to wait until she is a bit older?

I know everyone say's " No never get 2 puppies there harder to train " And so on. Was just woundering your points of views on it.

If you know what everyone says, why are you asking? Many RDNs have decades of experience with the breed--they'll tell you what everyone else has told you.

You say all your girl wants to do when she sees another puppy is play all day. What do you think she's going to do if you get a male? She'll play all day with her puppy buddy and won't give you the time of day. If you let this continue you'll end up with two mature Rotties who are focused on each other and have little time or interest in people. Doing a good job with one Rottie is dificult enough without trying to accomplish this with two puppies.

You and your wife would be much smarter to focus on your girl, training and socializing her so that she becomes an outstanding representative of the breed before thinking of getting another puppy.

Two points for you to consider: No COE breeder, the type of breeder from whom you want to acquire a puppy, will sell you a puppy given the fact you already have a puppy. The only person who will do this is of the BYB variety. And do you really want a BYB puppy?

My rescue group won't adopt a dog to people in your situation. We'd tell you to raise, train, and socialize your puppy and come back in about two years. Now, if a rescue group won't adopt a dog to you, given your situation, what does that tell you about your idea of getting another puppy?

[Luvtails]

All of my dogs have been a year apart. gives you time to fully house brake and train 1 before getting another. Plus gives you time to spay/neuter the first before adding a second. the vet bills can pile up on 2 puppies. then, they are still young enough to play together and have companionship. I do separate my dogs to have individual time. I agree that they need to bond with their humans but it ok for them to love each other too.

[Nismo14a]

Well thanks very much for the advise folks. Well take all comments on board and will most likley leave it for a year or 2. Just need to explain this to the misses? lol



Thanks Again

[poohbearsmom]

To add a couple of thoughts:

One of the worst reasons to get another dog is for the company of the first dog, IMHO.

If your girl seems bored, play with her, spend time with her, train her - and enhance your relationship with her. Dogs don't need dogs to be happy - they need our attention to be happy.

[Nismo14a]

Thanks will keep in mind !