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Joshua Mistler replied to Glenda Killough's discussion Adding a second golden doodle to the family, good idea or not

"Just recently brought in a second doodle and it’s been a bit “ruff”. Our first is now 12 and the puppy has been a bit too active for her taste. Literally hops over her, back and forth as she’s trying to eat. Getting better,…"

Jul 23, 2019

Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*() replied to Glenda Killough's discussion Adding a second golden doodle to the family, good idea or not

"I wondered the same thing once, would my 18 month old doodle like some company? I probably even discussed it on DK at the time. I remember the advice being to not get another doodle solely for the benefit of my first doodle, only get one if my human…"

Jul 21, 2019

Maryann,Roo and Tigger replied to Glenda Killough's discussion Adding a second golden doodle to the family, good idea or not

"I agree that a 3-5 year age gap is probably best. Murphy and Tigger were ten months apart and no problem. But my children were grown, I only worked parttime and I live in Southern California had a pool in my backyard. That pool was…"

Jul 15, 2019

Glenda Killough replied to Glenda Killough's discussion Adding a second golden doodle to the family, good idea or not

"Thanks so much for advice and input, the age gap definitely makes sense"

Jul 15, 2019

J and Riley (and Luna) replied to Glenda Killough's discussion Adding a second golden doodle to the family, good idea or not

"Yeah I want 2 dogs but 2nd one when Riley is about 5 years old. She will be well trained and settled down then so she can show new pup the ropes. Our new baby will be old enough then to understand how to behave around a puppy."

Jul 15, 2019

Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle replied to Glenda Killough's discussion Adding a second golden doodle to the family, good idea or not

"I agree with Stacy; it's best to have the first one fairly well trained before bringing in another pup. That way, the older dog does a lot of the puppy training for you. On the other hand, if the first one isn't trained very well and has…"

Jul 15, 2019

Stacy replied to Glenda Killough's discussion Adding a second golden doodle to the family, good idea or not

"Oh, I'm sure your little one would love having a friend. Personally, I like to spread them out a little bit more than what you're talking about - mine are 5 years, 3 years, and 8 months, but more than one is great. I just like the first to…"

Jul 15, 2019

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