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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is OP. Does it help to have two dogs instead of one? So at least they can keep each other company when their humans are away? I had a lot of guilt leaving my last dog with sitters but I’ve always wondered if two dogs would be better to avoid loneliness or separation anxiety. [/quote]

Personally yes I think so. HOWEVER, this requires work on the front end. For example, when we brought a new puppy into the home, the older dog was quite unhappy and it took several months for them to be able to get along.  We had to hire a trainer and do a lot of socializing work on our end.  So the end result is beneficial but it can take time to get there.  Having two dogs also doubles your veterinary and food costs, and boarding if you choose to go that route - some places will provide a sibling discount if they share a crate at night but not all boarding places have this option.[/quote]

Having someone come to the home will save money over boarding when you have two or more dogs.[/quote]

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