Most dogs go through a "honey moon "phase that is usually a few months. You might want to wait few months more and then dog sit for someone to truly see the interaction. Lots dogs seem lonely but it's humans they want and other dogs stress them out.


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Well we got our standard Billy in April when he was 8 months old,he had lived with his breeder with lots of other dogs until then. He settled in well but became very very attached to me and we decided to get another dog to keep him company. We were thinking of having 2 anyway. We picked 8 week old Tia up within a month of getting Billy and it was the best thing we ever did. 3 months later and they absolutely love each other,play lovely together,enjoy their walks together,and the most important for me,keep each other company if I have to go out. Obviously all cases are not the same,maybe we have been lucky,but a lot of people said to me it's best not to wait too long as the first dog doesn't have chance to get used to be being the only dog and accepts the second dog more easily. It's also sometimes easier to have a small puppy,as older dogs can accept them easier than another adult dog,but I know loads of people on this forum have introduced adult dogs without any issues. As most of us say on here - there is only one thing better than one poodle and that's 2!! Have a good think about it,and good luck with whatever you decide.

 

First we got Lou (apricot female Spoo) then about 6 months later out of the blue we came across Apollo, this wonderful white poodle from a family that didnt want him. Hubby said immediately: I'll take him.
AND I AM SO GLAD WE DID. Lou and Apollo have sooooo much fun! And they get a lot of exercise chasing eachother and wrestling. If you are able to afford another one, have space and time and is willing to do all it takes to provide a great life for both GO FOR IT!

MPS LOOK AT HOW HAPPY THEY ARE!!

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It does seem quite soon, but only you can tell whether you're ready for another dog yet. How old is this dog? And how well are you going with training etc? That would really dictate to me whether the time is right for a new dog - it's harder to train two dogs than one! So once you've got toilet training and basic obedience etc down pat, then think about it?

In my experience, it takes at LEAST a few weeks for a dog to settle in, but sometines months. In hindsight, I think it took my Maggie about a year to fully settle in and relax with us, even though she seemed fine for most of it. It's only looking back that I realise that what we thought was her true personality etc really didn't show until many months down the track.

 

Poodles are a little bit like potato chips.

 

I always try to have two dogs at all times. I can't stand to think of losing one and not having another in the house. (Don't want my home to suddenly go quiet) I got Stella 1 year to the day after getting Carley and it has not been easy, two take a lot of time grooming ect. They don't always get along and two big dogs fighting is not easy to handle. On the up side, they play together everyday, enjoy walking together and each day gets easier. Would I ever want two spoos at the same time again... I don't think so. Two dogs with less hair to deal with would be my pick. I am picky with my girls and I always want them to look their best, so maybe I should just relax and not worry so much if they have not been brushed, eyes washed, poo sits in the yard a few mins... I have lost 25 lbs since I got these two... I call it the poodle diet. lol

 

This is exactly how we feel. We usually have 2 dogs,but when my toy poodle died,my standard Harley was 6, but I was quite ill at the time and just couldn't have another dog at that time,so when Harley died 4 years later,we were in that awful position of having no dog at all. We got Billy our standard when he was 8 months old,and my husband said we have got to have 2,don't ever want to be without a dog again. He wanted another standard but I just wouldn't be able to cope with the brushing and bathing of 2,plus big dogs take a lot more training to get them how you want them so we compromised and got our miniature girl puppy Tia. It's worked out very well. I do have a pang every now and then when I see billy playing with a big dog and imagine him with another standard but we did the right thing for our circumstances and for what I'm able to cope with.

 

Well, after much consideration the voice in my head keeps saying "one dog is enough for now". I am searching for breeders and still looking at rescue sites.....just in case
London has been with us for almost two months. His training has been good. He seems to be a smart little fellow. He sometimes runs circles with his ball instead of bringing it back right away, but he looks like he is having fun and his springy run is quite entertaining. Eventually he comes back or I have to go to him when he lies down out if breath
His biggest problem (although he probably does not see it as a problem) is that he is doing his business in the house. The past week alone he has done this at least 6 times. He peed on my antique looking sofa in my "pretty room" as my 5 year old calls it three times! Last night I was watching tv in bed and swore i smelled something.....Yes, I did...on the pillow that my head was on (yuck!!). Today I chased him up to my bedroom and caught him midstream on my pillow that was on the floor.....(different bedroom than last night). I'm just not sure what to do. He has plenty of opportunity to go outside....sigh....
So for now....one dog is enough.....


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We have four dogs in the house - two are my mom's, and I have two poodles (toys). One is a puppy right now and I forgot how EXHAUSTING the whole puppy thing is.

That being said, my dream is to have about 4-5 toys/minis at any one time in my house, and maybe a couple rescued seniors.

You might want to wait until this newbie gets more settled in, but only you know if you're ready for another.


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How old is London? I would certainly wait until he is fully housetrained and general training is established before getting a second dog - they seem to pick up each other's bad habits much more easily than the good, for some reason!

It sounds as if you may need to go back to basics on housetraining, and teach him the rules as if he were a young pup. Outside with him every hour, reward and praise everything done outside, keep him confined or under your eye while he is inside. And it helps to keep rooms you don't use often closed off, or spend a lot of time sitting in there with him - dogs often classify rarely used rooms as part of "outside" rather than "inside"!

 

We have 5 toys and I would have more if I could. Welcome to MPS. Most of us are afflicted with the ailment and the only cure is more poodles! LOL.


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Having a pack, and the relationships between them is so much fun and an amazing way to learn about dog behavior.
Part of me though longs for the days of the 1:1 relationship - there is nothing quite like it.
Bottom line there are pluses in both types of household - you just have to decide what works best for. You wherever you are in life.


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When I was looking for my 2nd toy poodle, Charlie's well-being came first. Charlie is a very sweet-well-behaved puppy and I don't want any bad influence and/or bad habit and/or bad health dog to be his friend.

Having two dogs is hard work. Therefore, waiting for your 1st to be house trained and pass obedience training first is the best thing to do for your own sanity.

Charlie and Edison are both sweet tempered pups. BUT their personality is very opposite. Charlie is dog focus and Edison is people focus. Charlie is independent and Edison doesn't want to be left alone. Their personality is key point to train them as what motivates Charlie to obey may not works for Edison. I was twisting and turning trying the same method to train Edison as it worked once for Charlie, then I have to reinvent the technique to train Edison as Edison is not motivated by treat like Charlie was and still is. Can you imagine trying to potty train a pup who is not interested in a treat? Edison is more motivate by freedom and his closeness to me so taking some of that away from him really works wonder.

To make a long story short, I think you are the only person to know whether you are ready or not. It will be hard work though so be prepared. It is twice the work. BUT my boys treat me like I am the Queen of England so the reward is absolutely worth it. Another good thing is Charlie is now no longer a picky eater, in fact he gain some weighs since Edison came home to us. Also, Edison is bossy but Charlie seems to allow him to be that way, unless of course Edison went too far with it. They are lovely together and Edison is now getting closer to be house-trained. Hard to believe that those chaos months are behind us. It happens sooner than I thought.

Hope this helps.

 

Speaking of Edison never wanting to be alone, reminds me of another reason I need a puppy - Teaka, has literally never been alone in her life! And now I know from watching the poodle cam, that when I am out, she follows Tangee everywhere - staying a respectful 12 inches away, but never leaves her side - I don't know what I would do if we lost Tangee before we got a puppy!

 

If you're crazy for wanting another dog, then what does that make me? :2in1: I wanted another dog (already have two) and I wound up with two new dogs, for a total of 4. Once you find out if you're of sound enough mind and can take care of another dog, want another dog, then go for it, I say. LOL.