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[quote=Anonymous]Our family would like to get a second dog. We strongly prefer a puppy because we can train it. We are looking at a specific breed so please no suggestions for any particular rescue organization or getting an older dog -not relevant to my question.

The breed is one that is compatible with our older dog who is 5 so already well trained and socialized but not old with medical problems yet. Our current dog is a member of the family so if it doesn't work out with the new puppy, the puppy has to go. Our house  has the size and layout where I can keep them gated and separate for a few weeks as recommended in website but we can't live this way for 10 more years.

Our older dog gets along well with some other dogs but can be reactive (barking, leash pulling) with other dogs. He's not bright because the type of dogs that he reacts to negatively are the more aggressive dangerous ones like pit bulls or German Shepards. He's very good an friendly with other sporting dogs and medium to small dogs. He loves the mini doodle, collie, corgi, and other Goldens that live on our street. He should be OK with another dog, I hope.

So my question is have you ever brought home a puppy and it just did not work with the older dog?

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