Hi! I am a SAHM with a 9 month old baby. I also have an 8 year old mini schnauzer. We live in the country- no fenced yard but a huge lot. We never leash our schnauzer but he’s trained well. (I’ve worked with dogs professionally and know how to train).
Anyway! I’ve always wanted a second dog and I’m wondering when I should adopt one.
I really love the idea of my baby growing up with a puppy and my current dog would likely benefit from a playmate.
Someone near us has an oops litter- registered lab and a 30 lb Texas heeler. One of their female pups is really chill. Just wants cuddles and pets while the other play nearby.
For the record, I’ve always said I would never own a herding breed but maybe this one would work as it’s mixed and seems like a relaxed temperament.
So- am I crazy to think adopting a puppy would work right now with a 9 month old? Of course we would do crate training… but I’m a little nervous.
At the same time- my schnauzer, while he would take some time to adjust, will eventually play with the new pup a lot. I’ve fostered pups and dogs before and my schnauzer always ends up playing with them. I don’t live on a very walkable road and so I don’t take my dog on leashed walks very often anymore- but we have a lot of places near me where we can be off leash.
I’m honestly excited at the thought of adding a pup but also nervous about making the wrong decision. But if not now, then when? I hear toddlerhood with puppies is even harder! And my dog is getting older and likely will be less accepting of a young pup as he ages.
Thoughts?
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