Finished my studies - another Sheltie?

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DieDany

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I just graduated from the University of Regensburg, Germany and after 6 years of hard work, a lot of travelling and much of stress I think it's time for Perry to get a Sheltie brother :smile2: I always tended to males and I'm sure Perry and a (sable) Sheltie boy would be best buddies. Now there is a problem how to explain hubby that having two Shelties is a brilliant idea? I just used the great argument that Shelties are like potato chips... But it didn't work really :lol:

Seriously, how would you explain that two dogs are better then one? I would love to read some original ideas :wink2:
 
Congratulations on completing school!! I think a sheltie puppy would make an excellent graduation gift!!

I like having 2 shelties...not sure Lexi is of that same mind. They do have a lot of fun together and can help wear each other out....:smile2:

Good luck!
 
They play with each other and so are more entertained, happier, and less demanding of you (maybe). They look so cute in pairs. They're small...what's another one?? :smile2:
 
Now you can let out a long sigh of relief, no more school!

Maybe you can say to your hubby "Please... for me?" and give him big sad and hopeful eye's. Or if you use the same computer you can 'accidentally' leave add on with sheltie puppy's up for adoption. If he see's it you can say "Oh! I forgot to exit out! But isn't that such a pretty puppy? It's not that far from us:winkgrin:."

Good luck! You'll need it. It took 7 years for me to get Jody!:eek2:
 
Dogs are pack animals. They are happier when they have a playmate or two. If you and your husband are gone most of the day, they aren't as lonely if they have a friend.

My first dog, Dusty, a sheltie/briard mix, used to dig under the fence all the time to get to our neighbors' dogs. He and the other dogs were all male, so it wasn't a mating urge, he just wanted to play. We had a large, fenced-in yard and a dog door so Dusty could go in and out whenever he wanted. But the truth was that he was lonely. So my mom did some research and we decided to get him a female companion. After that, Dusty never tried to dig under the fence again.

Hope this helps you convince your husband!:smile2:
 
Congratulations on your graduation! One was wonderful -- two were ecstacy! Now we have five. I say add the puppy for intellectual stimulation and emotional support. It's good for the Shelties, too! :lol:
 
One for each of you! Two people- two shelties. Plus having playmates for emotional and mental stimulation.

I would leave out that when there are two, there are two brains trying to figure out how to get into trouble. Clara and Tara are master problem solvers.
 
My husband didn't want a dog. Then we got Bentley and he kept saying that he couldn't imagine life without him...but he definitely didn't want another.

Then we got Lexi, and now he says that he couldn't imagine just having 1. And hey, I've even convinced him that it's almost time for #3!

Honestly--there's nothing better than watching our dogs play together. It sounds dumb, but our dogs have been together for 3 years, and I never, ever get tired of watching them interact. It's entertaining, cute, funny, and fun!

As long as you have the time to properly train a second dog (and don't mind a bit more barking since they play off of each other), it's incredibly rewarding.
 
While we are on this subject, I would like to piggy bag a question of mine, since I am considering a second dog... and most likely sheltie too.

My Fifi seems to be a boring dog. With neighbours or other dogs we meet in public, he hardly shows any interest in interacting (not to mention playing) with other dogs, except some sniffing.

I have heard enough about a second dog injecting new life and energy to our baby. I am just not sure if a second dog will benefit him, and how should I get started.
 
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