Has anyone getten a second dog and then regretted it?

You know, in some respects, I could say there has been some bad to getting a second dog, although I don't know if the bad is really the result of the second dog. When we got Millie, she was ok with most other dogs. There were a few she didn't like, but for the most part, she was alright about other dogs, and we could take her places. That's no longer possible. She is very aggressive with other dogs now. My mom feels it had to do with an incident with another dog going after Max, but i'm not entirely sure. On the other hand, it has been good for her, because she wouldn't be as active as she is. She won't really run around off leash by herself, she would just stand and lean against my mom, but Max makes her run around and chase him. I think her health might have declined even more quickly without him around. 

Thanks for the responses.
 
I guess my main concern is kind of similar to what sooner brought up.  Chase is our first dog.  But he would be the second dog to move into our new house.  Might be a bit too much of a shock for him.
 
He really IS a beauty, though...and I do want another large dog at some point.  And my next dog will DEFINITELY be a rescue.  Chase gets along with everyone (although he sometimes plays a bit rough) and is very well socialized, so I think that another dog will eventually work for him.  I just think that the timing is off right now.  This is what happens when people look on petfinder before they're ready!
 
Anyway, we'll discuss it tonight.  Thanks again for your thoughts!

Glenda, that's interesting about female-female aggression being worse than male-male.  In your experience, is female-male the same or better than male-male aggression?
 
I know that I might be overly concerned about aggression.  Chase is not in the least bit aggressive.  But he's also still young and he IS a chessie, so I don't want to get too complacent.  Besides, I met someone who is currently managing 2 dogs who hate each other.  They pretty much take up her whole life and I'm not sure how much joy she finds in her dogs right now. 
 
PS I just noticed that my thread says "getten" instead of "gotten".  Duh.

The operative term isn't "second" -- it's "dog".  As in the WRONG dog and you'll regret it. 
 
Ok, sitting right at home -- how many of YOU have moved in with someone (spouse, significant other, college roommate, best friend, etc.) and just DID NOT get along and regretted it.  Do I see EVERY hand go up?  Yep, thot so. 
 
So WHY do we assume that all dogs gotta get along?  They won't.  They can't.  So we do research, we try to get them at the 'right' time, but even so, SOMETIMES it's a disaster. 
 
Things that make it worse:
 
"We're gone a long time and he's bored, he needs a PLAYMATE" (groan)
 
"Dog A is my dog, and my bf (so, gf, dh, dw, etc.) wants a dog that will bond with THEM but no matter what they want a ________ breed."
 
"My bf (so, gf, dh, dw, etc.) has fallen in love with a dog but I haven't met it"
 
"I've always wanted a ________, but my bf (so, gf, dh, dw, etc.) doesn't like them, so how can I talk him into it??"
 
YOu get the picture -- if you aren't BOTH in agreement, it's not gonna work.  This is a decision that will affect your lives for the next 15-20 years. 
 
You are right to be concerned -- and if it 'feels' wrong to you, it likely is.  Sorry, had to play devil's advocate here.

I didnt read through everything but IMO whether or not you are going to regret it depends on if you had a connection with the dog.
 
I have always had great luck with picking dogs from the pound, and have gone on nothing but the feeling I get, the connection or sense or lack thereof.... nothing else really matters IMHO.
 
Some people do so much extensive breed research, which is good to a point, but end up picking a dog without that feeling you get when you KNOW thats the dog for you... and I think thats when the regret may come sneaking up.  I would pay more attention to that pup that gives you a feeling inside and you just know its the one and it will work.  And if you dont get that feeling, I'd say dont get it.

You are right to be concerned -- and if it 'feels' wrong to you, it likely is. Sorry, had to play devil's advocate here

 
I just noticed that after I posted... and I agree.  But, I would go a step further and add that not only if it feels wrong... but also if a "right" feeling is missing.

In my experience, and ONLY in my experience with a couple different breeds, the bitch/bitch fights are "I just want to KILL you" while the dog/dog fights tend to be more "I want to show you that I'm bigger/stronger/better got bigger ones, than you do"  The boys tend to be more bluff and bluster.  The girls mean it.

I have five dogs.  Two elderly females, one adult female, one puppy female and big ole male hound.  I have not regretted adding any of them to the pack (although the hound whines about having to live with all those women - I think he and my BF really feel outnumbered some days LOL).
The key is to be there and introduce the dogs on neutral ground.  I would not adopt anything but a puppy where the dogs have not met, and that's because most normal adult dogs will tolerate a pup.  If you get one that has a temperament that seems as though it will fit when it grows up, you usually don't have much problem, save the minor squabble.  The exception might be with terrier breeds - two female terriers who don't like each other can be a blood bath, literally.  And, as Glenda points out, when females don't like one another, it's usually worse than if two males don't like one another.  Nothing, however, is written in stone.
BTW, the dog in the photo doesn't look like a Weim to me.  Maybe it's just the photo, but he looks a bit houndy.  Very handsome boy, though.

Decision made: we're not getting this boy.  My partner and I have agreed to wait until Chase and I are settled in our new place before we start seriously considering a second dog.  We've also agreed that if this dog is still looking for a home in July (which I seriously doubt, because he's so handsome and seems quite sweet), we'll call and see about meeting him.
 
I realize that I REALLY shouldn't have told my boyfriend about petfinder!  I know him, and I have a feeling he's going to be falling in love several times over the next few months.  Honestly, I think part of it is that he misses me and the dog!  Ah well, at least I'm with an animal lover.  That has to count for something.
 
Cheers and thanks again for the advice!
R

Ah well, at least I'm with an animal lover.  That has to count for something.

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