Schnauzer (Detailed Introduction)

　　Many owners, after raising one dog, experience the joy dogs bring to life and often consider whether to raise a second dog, which can keep each other company when the owner is not home. However, raising two dogs also has many disadvantages, and the editor will tell you about them.
　　1. Disadvantages:
　　Increased expenses: Not only the costs of food, toys, and supplies increase, but bathing and grooming expenses also rise, and more medical expenses must be prepared for the dogs. The average cost for two dogs is usually higher than for just one.
　　Disease prevention: Dogs’ parasites and diseases can be contagious, especially fleas, skin diseases, etc. If one dog becomes ill, usually the other dog needs treatment as well. Also, colds need special attention.
　　Personality conflict: Dogs may have issues getting along, competing for attention or territory, and fighting over toys; more serious cases may involve fighting. When bringing a second dog home, isolation is needed first, and it’s important to establish the dog’s obedience to the owner for easier training later.
　　More difficult management: Two dogs tend to cause more roughhousing, which should be controlled to avoid noise and furniture damage. Also, going out with two dogs is more troublesome.
　2. Advantages:
　　Less boredom: Two dogs accompany each other, reducing their boredom, so busy owners don’t need to worry about dogs being lonely while they are at work.
　　Faster learning: Two dogs can learn from each other; if one dog is well-behaved, the other will also learn, but bad habits can spread too.
　　More fun: Raising one dog is fun, raising two dogs is even more fun.
　　Therefore, do not increase the “population” at home on impulse; owners need to carefully analyze the pros and cons and ensure the original dog can accept the new companion before bringing a new dog home.