And sometimes he needs companionship...

Last night I found myself searching the internet for one of these:

Or something. You see, Fussy posted the other day about a subject I've been mulling around a bit. I think there's some itty bitty little minor chance that Bear might stop being such a complete wuss if he had a little companion. Somebody to boss around. Beat up. Bully a bit, and then collapse in a heap to cuddle.

And I know what you're thinking, what I'm thinking, I must be positively certifiably insane to even be considering another pet. Even as I'm typing this, I'm back-peddling. There's no way I want another dog.

But.

If there's even a slight chance that it would change our neurotic mess of a mutt into, oh, I don't know, a DOG, it's worth considering. At least that's what I'm telling myself. To make myself feel better. And not like I'm giving in. Something small. Little to no shedding. Not yappy.

Holy crap, I don't want two dogs.

Someone please tell me I don't want two dogs.

Comments

[Kelly]

We have a pansy for a dog, too. But, I think her wussiness is part of what makes her so cuddly. So, I like her this way. But loud noises, or even a new chair in the house, and she hides in my closet for a week.
Maybe you need the Dog Whisperer to help you!
BUT! If you do get another dog, may I suggest an English Bulldog?
They are so ugly, they're cute. and they snort like pigs.
And they're really sweet.

[Heather]

The insanity woman! Do not get another dog! Granted I am only speaking like this because our dog just peed around both of our couches to mark his scent. We may as well have re-upholstered our couches on account of how much we had to take apart to thoroughly clean the mess up.

So with that said I will pause and think back when we got another dog for our boxer. Things were much simpler when they had each other to play with and yes, the would calm down considerably after a day of playing together. As for the man-ing the dog up, I don't know, it is worth a try... but don't do it. :)

[Amber]

Kim don't get another dog!!! But if you do, please dress it up like the one in the picture. That would really make Bear feel tough!

[Lindsay]

I too find myself thinking that Rosie is lonely and needs a friend. While she was at my parents place, Cooper (the beagle) became her best friend. They played together, ate together, and slept together. It was so great! Now that Rosie is back here at home in Logan, I find her sitting and looking at me while I clean the dishes or fold clothes, her big brown eyes glued to my every movement! It is starting to scare me a bit! Jack agrees that she needs a little brother, but we both know it would not be for at least 6 months or so. I guess that we will just have to put up with the constant glaze of our dog...

[Livia]

Hey, it's all good. I'm getting another dog. Some day. Maddie is outrageous, and she needs a playmate...so when I finally have a fenced in yard she's getting (hopefully) a mini-schnauzer bud. It's going to be wonderful insanity. But since it'll probably be years before this comes to pass, I'll have plenty of time to talk myself out of it.
Right?

[Lynne's Somewhat Invented Life]

I told my son and daughter-in-law not to get another dog. They listened not. It has been a good thing. The dogs are so happy. Keep yourself open to the thought. If I were a human in the world of dogs I would want a friend. just sayin'

[Lucky Red Hen]

My two cents: If you DO consider another pet (double the poop, barking, food and potty breaks), please think about adopting one from a local animal shelter or refuge. Puppies are hard, that's my other cents.