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I would like to get a dog. It's been a year since I had to eithanize my 15 year okd Brittany. I'm concerned about my cats, especially the female, as stress could exacerbate her health problems. I'm trying to determine whether a bigger dog or a smaller dog, would be easier for her to accept.
If I get a smaller dog, my male would probably want to play with it. I wouldn't want to deprive him of a playmate, since my female wants nothing to do with him.
However, it would be difficult to teach a dog to play with one cat but not the other. If I get a bigger dog, I will probably train it to just leave th cats alone, as I'd be afraid of them getting injured. At the same time, a bigger dog may be too intimidating.
It's a dilemma, as usual.
If I get a smaller dog, my male would probably want to play with it. I wouldn't want to deprive him of a playmate, since my female wants nothing to do with him.
However, it would be difficult to teach a dog to play with one cat but not the other. If I get a bigger dog, I will probably train it to just leave th cats alone, as I'd be afraid of them getting injured. At the same time, a bigger dog may be too intimidating.
It's a dilemma, as usual.