Found the responsible dog owner. Even small dogs require large investment. And to forget this, adding another dog doesn’t “tire the other out”. Two dogs is >2x the work of one.
They are great when they’re great. Greatness requires investment.
They are great when they’re great. Greatness requires investment.
I only have 3 small dogs now (all under 14, 20 and 23lbs about) because I realize as I age (I'm 39) and considering that a dog might live 15 years, I don't want to deal with a geriatric 60 lb dog at 50 years old. I've dealt with immobile dogs,t with a 40-50lb greyhound (twice) and a 18lb terrier mix and it's a world of a difference.
> adding another dog doesn’t “tire the other out”
No, it doesn't, but they definitely do provide each other companionship for each other especially when you're not there.
> Two dogs is >2x the work of one
Personally, 2 dogs was about 2.5x the work but adding the 3rd dog only brought things up to an even 3x the work.
Completely agree, but, without the opportunity to engage in meaningful activities together it doesn't matter.
Having two dogs in an apartment doesn't do anything.