Some people bring home another dog thinking that it will calm down their current furry friend. Others bring home a new dog determined to teach their current dog to be friendly towards others of its kind. Both of these scenarios are mistakes Consider the temperament of your current dog before deciding to purchase or adopt a new dog. For example, you don’t want to bring home a laid-back dog to befriend the one who is non-stop energy. You don’t want to bring home a new dog when your current pet doesn’t like to share toys or beds. Despite popular opinion, dogs do not automatically like one another simply because they are the same animal. Some dogs are better off alone with their humans. Other dogs may be a fast companion to some types of dogs but not others. Adding a dog to your home should enhance everyone’s life …including that of your already faithful companion. If bringing a new pet into the house is going to cause stress and angst, you would do better to wait until your present dog has passed.