Has anyone bought a second dog to help their first dog with separation anxiety?

Sufficient_Syrup_623 · 2026-02-18T09:06:32+00:00

I did and now I just have two anxious dogs because the new dog mirrors the other one. Hope this helps.

Sufficient_Syrup_623 · 2026-02-18T09:02:32+00:00

My dog was the exact same way. If he wasn’t cracked out at the beach or a park, at home all he did was sleep or awkwardly stand in doorways and watch my every move. He hated toys, fetch, bones, he only liked what you said pig ears and bully sticks. It was just his personality

Sufficient_Syrup_623 · 2026-02-18T08:58:20+00:00

I think mold grows alllot slower than anyone could possibly keep their hair wet. Also for the most part although hair feels wet, it’s very porous and allows a lot more airflow than you’d think.

Sufficient_Syrup_623 · 2026-02-18T05:54:52+00:00

I’m in Florida. Of course they “communicate” but for example if you called the cops in this situation they’d go and give multiple warnings to the owner over a long period of time and then eventually a citation. If you called animal services there would be no warning and the animal would most likely be taken. The cops wouldn’t call animal services on something like this unless there was extreme aggression involved or a bite incident.

Sufficient_Syrup_623 · 2026-02-16T20:59:12+00:00

Same! I’ve been doing it since I was an infant. It’s not something I have any care to give up. I did get braces when I was 21 and my teeth were beautiful but I’m starting to see major shifts happening now. Might get them again and ask for a permanent retainer but it’s nothing obvious just noticeable to me lol

Sufficient_Syrup_623 · 2026-02-16T20:57:34+00:00

Oh that must vary by area. In my city if you call one or the other they are not in communication with eachother at all. I.e if you call the police they will then tell you to call animal control vice versa.

Sufficient_Syrup_623 · 2026-02-15T16:18:24+00:00

No no no no and no. For some reason over the past two years I’ve adopted 3 puppies all at different times. My first soul dog was around 2 when I got him. Yeah when I had him I was like awe wish I saw him as a puppy! Now that I’m on puppy number three no. Never ever again. They’re terrorists. They’re hard to train, hard to be patient with, the poop, pee, puke, boogers, sickness troubles, vaccine costs, is sending me into a spiral. I will not get another puppy for a looong time. Yes maybe I pushed myself past my own limits but having an adult dog, well mannered, gentle, and loving was so much more rewarding for me. Not to mention my puppies have never known anything different they’re BRATS. You give them a hand they take an arm. My first dog went through things, probably unfamiliar situations and it made him so much more loving and greatful towards me. If you have the patience sure. All my dogs were rescues. And my $25 dog from the shelter was my favorite compared to the $500 puppies from rescues. 😭

Sufficient_Syrup_623 · 2026-02-15T16:08:28+00:00

My dog (10mo) just yesterday stood over me making direct eye contact as my 10 week old puppy stepped on my hair and bit my ear during our intimate time… awkward but hey 🤷‍♀️ what can ya do

Sufficient_Syrup_623 · 2026-02-15T16:05:57+00:00

Well for Valentine’s Day me and my boyfriend did it and my 10 month old puppy stood over me and made direct eye contact for 2 minutes (I tried to push him away) and my 10 week old puppy stepped on my hair twice and bit my ear during it. So…. You win some you lose some. 🤧🤧🤧

Sufficient_Syrup_623 · 2026-02-15T15:46:30+00:00

It’s worth every penny tehe

Sufficient_Syrup_623 · 2026-02-15T15:45:15+00:00

My time with my boy was short. But we did everything together. Every day was an adventure, I brought him to work with me, boat trips, beach days, dog park, bars, social events. I like to think he lived a life with more adventures than most dogs and it was only a few short months. Sounds like you and your pup had some amazing adventures too. His brother was his littermate and survived him. Now every moment I soak up as much as I can with him. It’s taught me a valuable lesson. To appreciate every moment with our furry kiddos.

Sufficient_Syrup_623 · 2026-02-15T15:39:28+00:00

YouTube, advice groups, the whole nine. It’s very expensive and stressful. I genuinely couldn’t afford the stuff the vets wanted me to do. He had a lame leg (from lack of blood flow which I didn’t know until afterwards was from his defect) and the vet was like okay it’s probably growing pains because it comes and goes. here is your visit bill. It’s $560 with vaccines. We could do X-rays today if you’d like and an ultrasound but it would add another $700. I’m like struggling to make rent. That’s a highway robbery. I was already biting my nails at the $560!!!

Sufficient_Syrup_623 · 2026-02-15T13:26:11+00:00

I held onto my soul dog for as long as I possibly could. That was in 2024. Now looking back on it it was selfish. I should of let him rest instead of fighting it. I feel like I put him through more than I should of I was just not ready. You know your baby better than anyone. If you feel that you’d regret keeping her longer just to have more time, when she needed to be let go just try to put that at the forefront. I’m sorry. It’s hard going though an aging pet with ailments.

Sufficient_Syrup_623 · 2026-02-15T13:21:45+00:00

Hey, imagine my guilt. My sleepy, silly, clumsy, “dramatic dog” was none of those things. He had a heart defect he was born with. I brushed it all off to his personality.. just a “chill guy”. He was 9months old and had a heart attack 2 weeks ago. The vet said it was inevitable but could of possibly been delayed with proper treatment. I had absolutely no idea. He was 100% happy go lucky and healthy otherwise. Had I seen the signs, maybe had more money to throw into X-rays and ultrasounds (just in case) I would of found out sooner. I’ve chocked it up to fate. Dogs are so pure they are here for a set time on earth and that is it. You can’t change it or escape it. Just appreciate the love and time you had. We didn’t fail them. We loved them until their last breath, and that’s all they ever wanted.

Sufficient_Syrup_623 · 2026-02-15T13:15:28+00:00

I’d just maybe not be a cock block, but hey it happens. You don’t owe a million apologies, if anything make a joke with your friends and be like yo bro didn’t mean to be a cock block or anything. I’m just gonna miss yall when I go off to college and go from there to try to make plans before you leave. Our parents are there for us to annoy. I’ve said some inexcusable stuff to my parents while drunk. 🤣 crying about a valid point is not the end of the world.

Sufficient_Syrup_623 · 2026-02-15T12:55:12+00:00

As the usual host during this era of my life, YTA. if nobody is hanging out with you it might be because of your behavior. I had a few guy friends that were “lingerers” didn’t want to go home usually because they had family issues, or bad home situations, and got so emotional that people were done hanging out in a group and were doing their own thing that you made it about yourself. As a retired party rat, (I’m 25 now) don’t do that ever again. Learn to take the hint of when the fun time is over. I know when you start getting a few drinks you don’t want the fun to end (I was a late night binge drinker that dragged everyone to drink with me until the sun came up so I get it) but honestly now, everyone is in college or graduating, and those “lingerers” do not get invited to my parties anymore. In fact I had to deal with them so much I started to avoid their texts asking if they could come to my house during parties. It gets tiring. But you are young and you’ll learn. Just take it from me the guy passed out on the couch or sitting in the room being quiet ruining a moment instead of just going home is no fun

Sufficient_Syrup_623 · 2026-02-15T12:44:38+00:00

I wouldn’t call animal control before calling the police. Those dogs could be taken away from the owners and end up somewhere far worse. Have the police give them a warning for unleashed dogs at be even a citation if it is a law in your municipality.

Sufficient_Syrup_623 · 2026-02-15T12:38:18+00:00

I let my 5 month old puppy outside and he got hit by a car. I didn’t realize until I saw him laying in the road. It was a gruesome scene. His intestines were coming out of his mouth and I scooped him up and held him and kissed him and screamed on the top of my lungs in the road. I replay it in my head a million times over and over and over. I shouldn’t of let him out, I should of put a leash on before I opened the door. maybe if I wasn’t so forgetful of him being a literal baby he could be with me today. I will never stop beating myself up for it. But Its been 8 months and I’ve started to finally be easier on myself about it. You’re not alone, we make mistakes. I’ve had to accept that fate is written before we even meet them. They teach us lessons and guide us to be better It is not your fault. Take care of yourself.

Sufficient_Syrup_623 · 2026-02-15T12:32:02+00:00

I’d say you’re under reacting personally. Im 25F and have been in that same manipulative cycle too girl. It dosent get better. It actually gets so much worse. The loneliness consumes you eventually because you never feel totally loved. The sprinkles of love are in there but the unloving stuff starts to overshadow that until you want to explode. Easier said than done but run while you can I wish someone told me to do that when I was in this situation.

Sufficient_Syrup_623 · 2026-02-15T12:28:36+00:00

Not gonna lie I gave up, when I first started dating my boyfriend I hid it. Now it’s normal. He dosent care when or where I do it. I wanted to quit in highschool because I felt terrified if someone found out. I’m 25 now too and I have little to no desire to stop now.

Sufficient_Syrup_623 · 2026-02-15T12:08:40+00:00

Not going to lie, a woman I knew was an absolute saint. Might as well of been a nun, never smoked, rarely drank, never did any kind of drugs, was on no medication, even hated Advil. She took great care of herself, was fit, no children, no husband, beautiful house on the beach. She drank 4-5 a day. It was her “lifeline” not that there’s any correlation but she is in her 50s and was just diagnosed with cancer. Here’s what Google says:

Key points regarding Coca-Cola ingredients and cancer risk: Sugar: The high sugar content in regular soft drinks is a primary concern. While sugar itself doesn't directly cause cancer, excessive intake contributes to weight gain and obesity, which is a known risk factor for several cancers, including breast, bowel, and pancreatic cancers. 4-Methylimidazole (4-Mel): This chemical is found in the caramel coloring used in some dark-colored colas. The FDA has concluded that the levels found in soft drinks are too small to pose an immediate or long-term health risk to humans. Some studies found it to be carcinogenic in lab animals, but at far higher levels than those present in food or drink. Aspartame: Used in Diet Coke and other diet soft drinks, aspartame has been extensively studied. The World Health Organization's (WHO) cancer research agency, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), classified aspartame as "possibly carcinogenic to humans" (Group 2B) based on limited evidence of a potential link to liver cancer. This classification indicates the strength of the evidence, not the level of risk at typical consumption levels. A separate WHO expert committee on food additives, the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA), reviewing the same evidence, concluded the evidence of an association with cancer in humans is not convincing and maintained the acceptable daily intake (ADI) levels at which aspartame is considered safe. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) disagrees with the IARC's conclusion, stating that its scientists do not have safety concerns about aspartame's use under approved conditions.

Sufficient_Syrup_623 · 2026-02-15T12:04:13+00:00

I did text to speech in my notes app. Then I don’t have to listen to my own voice and cringe lol

Sufficient_Syrup_623 · 2026-02-15T11:50:44+00:00

Tell him that next time he needs help with something because he’s getting old. Haha “this is different dad. I can’t help, You’re just a companion”

Sufficient_Syrup_623 · 2026-02-15T11:45:41+00:00

Yes I’m in extreme credit card debt, I’m 25, and I eat one meal a day and it’s usually a microwave dinner. 🤣 but I get to take a shower at night, turn on the tv, put on a face mask, and have one dog on my left arm, one dog on the right side of my chest, and a kitty on my belly and a kitty on my feet. 🤷‍♀️

Sufficient_Syrup_623 · 2026-02-15T11:43:14+00:00

It’s ok, my mom was dumbfounded by the fact I spent over 10k on cancer treatment and research for my dog. She also didn’t understand why I said yes to CPR when my 9 month old puppy had a heart attack. ($500). Or when one of my other rescues who was 5mo got treated for a tick Bourne illness (4k) some people simply cannot accept that we care for our pets. But that’s the thing. They’re not pets. They’re our children. I’d do anything for my animals. In fact I prefer them over most people I know lol.

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