Getting another dog

Almost no dog trainer will suggest getting a second puppy. First off, it’s WAY harder to train two puppies at once (and 7 months is definitely still a puppy... there’s a ton more training to do). They’ll feed off of each other’s bad habits as well.

If you have two dogs, it’s also super important to give them alone time with you without the other. That helps ensure they bond with you, not just each other. That’s easy to do when one is a well behaved adult and almost impossible with two young dogs.

I suggest you wait until your first puppy at least a year and a half. The adolescent phase is often HARD and you haven’t yet gone through that with him. Give it time! A 1.5 year old will still be super playful, so if you find the right puppy, they’ll do great.

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