Another dog?

jumbyjack

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Toying constantly with the thought of another but there are for and againsts!

For: May be good for Laska to have a buddy, that's about it really.

Against: She's is a rescue centre dog and it's clear she was never socialized with the outside world or other dogs.
Highly nervous.
No recall at all.
High prey drive and screams like a banshee when she spots something potentially chaseable.
Panics if she hears a dog barking and stressy if she sees a dog approaching.
Very reactive if anyone is running and screaming.
Occasionally reactive for no apparent reason.
Will cringe and wee or bark hysterically if people try to talk to her. She does have a yellow 'nervous' lead but some folk
seem to regard this as a challenge!
On the odd occasion she has played with another dog she's ok at first then gets stressed and aggressive.
She has health issues and can get a tad pricey.
OH and I are in our seventies, OH is a bit wobbly but dog(s) have always been my responsibility!


She's intelligent and does all sorts of tricks which she learns really quickly.

Mmmm, I think I know the answer, it does seem a catalogue of negatives!
 
OMG, you would be certifiable if you got another dog!, sounds like you have your hands full with the one you've got .It's wonderful that you took on a rescue dog with the issues she has but i can't imagine a happy outcome for anybody if you get another.
 
Ha Ha, certifiable is probably right! The vet describes Laska as unique, I think that's the polite terminology. �� I love her to bits with all her problems.
 
while I generally think animals should have company of their own kind, its not always practical, kind or wise. sounds like her lack of socialisation means she lacks the social skills to cope. also if you took on another that turned out to be expensive could you afford it comfortably?
 
It was only when I wrote it all down that I realized just how severe her problems are! Certainly won't be getting another dog, all rescue dogs across the counter have just heaved a collective sigh of relief.
 
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