I been wondering for while if My 1 year dalamtian would get on with another dog I have decided I want dalmatian pup or a great dane pup but dont how well he would get on with another dog would be problems with introducing him with pup ? would it be good idea ? the reason i want to do is so has friend while Iam out so the neighbors are not complaing about him barking and crying. thanks for any advise.
dalmatian and great dane
I personally would not get a great dane pup with a maturing dalmation as the exercise requirements and physical limits especially whilst growing are extremely different until a great dane is mature, so you would have to have sperate walks and runs for a very long time
Don't get one as company if he is barking/crying - you'll end up with twice the noise & twice the complaints from neighbours!!
I would say you need to address his issues first. How long is he left? How much exercise does he get - Dally's need a LOT of exercise. They were bred as coach dogs if my memory serves. As well as physical exercise they need mental stimulation.
If all his basic needs are being met sufficiently and he isn't being left for long hours, then there are ways of improving the situation for him. Providing entertainment (such as frozen Kongs, a radio left on) and avoiding external stimulation (are you by a busy street?)
The problem may be 'separation anxiety'. The way of dealing with this is usually to leave him for very short periods - seconds to begin with, gradually increasing the time - then returning and 'ignoring' him until he has settled, then calling him over for praise. If you google or wait until the more knowledgeable posters arrive, there is more to the 'action plan' than that.
Dally's can be highly strung - though the ones I've known have been OK but love people and need a very high level of stimulation. Big bouncy nutters with selective hearing.
Ultimately, it may be that yours is not an ideal home for this particular Dally - if you have to be out for long hours or can't meet his exercise requirements (though a dog walker calling in during the day could be a solution to both).In which case it might be best to consider what is best for the dog - and getting another dog isn't necessarily the best thing.
I would say you need to address his issues first. How long is he left? How much exercise does he get - Dally's need a LOT of exercise. They were bred as coach dogs if my memory serves. As well as physical exercise they need mental stimulation.
If all his basic needs are being met sufficiently and he isn't being left for long hours, then there are ways of improving the situation for him. Providing entertainment (such as frozen Kongs, a radio left on) and avoiding external stimulation (are you by a busy street?)
The problem may be 'separation anxiety'. The way of dealing with this is usually to leave him for very short periods - seconds to begin with, gradually increasing the time - then returning and 'ignoring' him until he has settled, then calling him over for praise. If you google or wait until the more knowledgeable posters arrive, there is more to the 'action plan' than that.
Dally's can be highly strung - though the ones I've known have been OK but love people and need a very high level of stimulation. Big bouncy nutters with selective hearing.
Ultimately, it may be that yours is not an ideal home for this particular Dally - if you have to be out for long hours or can't meet his exercise requirements (though a dog walker calling in during the day could be a solution to both).In which case it might be best to consider what is best for the dog - and getting another dog isn't necessarily the best thing.
Originally Posted by StressMonkey:
“Don't get one as company if he is barking/crying - you'll end up with twice the noise & twice the complaints from neighbours!!
I would say you need to address his issues first. How long is he left? How much exercise does he get - Dally's need a LOT of exercise. They were bred as coach dogs if my memory serves. As well as physical exercise they need mental stimulation.
If all his basic needs are being met sufficiently and he isn't being left for long hours, then there are ways of improving the situation for him. Providing entertainment (such as frozen Kongs, a radio left on) and avoiding external stimulation (are you by a busy street?)
The problem may be 'separation anxiety'. The way of dealing with this is usually to leave him for very short periods - seconds to begin with, gradually increasing the time - then returning and 'ignoring' him until he has settled, then calling him over for praise. If you google or wait until the more knowledgeable posters arrive, there is more to the 'action plan' than that.
Dally's can be highly strung - though the ones I've known have been OK but love people and need a very high level of stimulation. Big bouncy nutters with selective hearing.
Ultimately, it may be that yours is not an ideal home for this particular Dally - if you have to be out for long hours or can't meet his exercise requirements (though a dog walker calling in during the day could be a solution to both).In which case it might be best to consider what is best for the dog - and getting another dog isn't necessarily the best thing.”
“Don't get one as company if he is barking/crying - you'll end up with twice the noise & twice the complaints from neighbours!!
I would say you need to address his issues first. How long is he left? How much exercise does he get - Dally's need a LOT of exercise. They were bred as coach dogs if my memory serves. As well as physical exercise they need mental stimulation.
If all his basic needs are being met sufficiently and he isn't being left for long hours, then there are ways of improving the situation for him. Providing entertainment (such as frozen Kongs, a radio left on) and avoiding external stimulation (are you by a busy street?)
The problem may be 'separation anxiety'. The way of dealing with this is usually to leave him for very short periods - seconds to begin with, gradually increasing the time - then returning and 'ignoring' him until he has settled, then calling him over for praise. If you google or wait until the more knowledgeable posters arrive, there is more to the 'action plan' than that.
Dally's can be highly strung - though the ones I've known have been OK but love people and need a very high level of stimulation. Big bouncy nutters with selective hearing.
Ultimately, it may be that yours is not an ideal home for this particular Dally - if you have to be out for long hours or can't meet his exercise requirements (though a dog walker calling in during the day could be a solution to both).In which case it might be best to consider what is best for the dog - and getting another dog isn't necessarily the best thing.”
Thank you I think he dose have good amount exersise he gose for 2 mile walks acording to google maps and we do that 1-2 times day and take him on to a local field and play with the firsbee for half and hour. Iam not out awfull amount time and go sixth form and mums around most time is just a couple of hours she has to nip out he has toys and bones but he still crys aprently I just thought he might need some company.
Originally Posted by jjesso123:
“Thank you I think he dose have good amount exersise he gose for 2 mile walks acording to google maps and we do that 1-2 times day and take him on to a local field and play with the firsbee for half and hour. Iam not out awfull amount time and go sixth form and mums around most time is just a couple of hours she has to nip out he has toys and bones but he still crys aprently I just thought he might need some company.”
“Thank you I think he dose have good amount exersise he gose for 2 mile walks acording to google maps and we do that 1-2 times day and take him on to a local field and play with the firsbee for half and hour. Iam not out awfull amount time and go sixth form and mums around most time is just a couple of hours she has to nip out he has toys and bones but he still crys aprently I just thought he might need some company.”
Sounds like he is well cared for but being separated from his 'pack'/family is stressing him out. Lots of people have been through this and resolved the situation.
If you google 'Separation Anxiety' you should find some good information to help.
Additionally you could get a couple of Kongs, fill then with meat stock (unsalted) and freeze them. They provide quite a distraction!!
Good Luck
I wouldn't add another dog to the mix just yet.