It's possible that we will get a puppy in late spring, but I'm not sure if it will be enjoyable or horrible. I'd love to hear from anyone who had an only dog and added a puppy. I really enjoyed Watson's puppy months, but I didn't have a needy adult dog at the time either.
I have no concerns with him enjoying the puppy and getting along long term. In some ways it might be easier with two, as it could lessen his SA, and they could tire each other out. My main concern is just getting through the puppy stages with my sanity. He has minor SA, but is mostly a needy spoiled brat dog who wants to be with us all the time, and barks when he's left behind.
How did you handle separate walks and training sessions for the puppy? Did you older dog protest? Did they get over it quickly? How often did you keep them separate vs letting them be together? I'm afraid that every time I take the puppy out for a walk or a socialization outing that he will bark and carry on and make all of us miserable. I'm also not sure how much people tend to separate their puppy from their adult dog around the house (assuming separation isn't necessary because the adult dog can't stand the puppy).
I have no concerns with him enjoying the puppy and getting along long term. In some ways it might be easier with two, as it could lessen his SA, and they could tire each other out. My main concern is just getting through the puppy stages with my sanity. He has minor SA, but is mostly a needy spoiled brat dog who wants to be with us all the time, and barks when he's left behind.
How did you handle separate walks and training sessions for the puppy? Did you older dog protest? Did they get over it quickly? How often did you keep them separate vs letting them be together? I'm afraid that every time I take the puppy out for a walk or a socialization outing that he will bark and carry on and make all of us miserable. I'm also not sure how much people tend to separate their puppy from their adult dog around the house (assuming separation isn't necessary because the adult dog can't stand the puppy).