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Pets are a great addition to any family that has a soft spot in their hearts for fur babies. When you already have a pet, though, you may not know if introducing another one is the right decision. If you love animals and are want to add a new dog to the furry family you already have, you may be wondering if it is the right time. Here are some reasons why it might be time to add another pet to your home.

When A Pet Passes

When one of your beloved pets dies everyone feels that loss, even other pets you may already have. It may not be that you want to replace your friend, but that you just have a new vacancy that another dog could fill. When you bring home that new pet you’ll need to make sure that the dog is wanted by all and can transition into a healthy relationship with everyone. You can utilize your dog walking service to help you bond with your new pet while dealing with the grief of your loss. Your dog walker can even take your pets out together to introduce them to their neighborhood as new friends or spend time with them together when you cannot be home. This can help your new pet get used to his or her surroundings while making sure that you’re your other pets feel comfortable with an animal different than the one they were familiar with before.

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When Your Pet Needs a Friend

Dogs are pack animals and love to socialize. Adding a new furry friend to your family could provide a playmate for the dog or pets you already have. Be sure to make sure the new dog’s temperament will fit in with the personalities of other dogs you may have. For example, a mellow mutt may be intimidated by a hyper one or dog with mobility issues may not be able to keep up with an active pup. You will want to carefully match the needs of your current pets with the new addition in order to minimize separation of activities they can do together. Also, knowing the compatibility of your breeds will help you steer clear of any serious incidents. For example, some breeds such as Great Danes tend to view smaller animals as prey instinctively especially if they were not raised with them. Introducing a tiny terrier could be potentially dangerous and create a stressful environment for you and the animals. Keep in mind that even compatible breeds have distinct personalities. Seek the aid of your trained dog walker to teach you ways to help your new friends co-habitate.

 

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When You Want to Support Your Local Shelter

Rescue dogs in need of a home could be a simple reason why you’d like to add a new pet to your family. Your dog walking service can provide you with resources on available animals in your area. Not only are you rescuing a dog in need, but you are gaining a new best friend!  Another benefit is that you can adopt a dog that has been trained. Adding another pet may already be quite a bit to take on due to the need to spend time on socializing him or her with your other pets. Dealing with accidents in the house or taking the time to teach new commands may be too much to take on.  Rescuing a dog that is has been through the training process leaves you with the necessary time to get to know and enjoy your new pet!

Many people want to add a new pet to their families, but you must make sure you do it for the right reason and at the tight time. This will not only benefit your new friend but your current pets and family as well. Are you ready to add a new dog to your growing brood? For more tips on successfully adding another pet to your home, click here.