Surprise! Ollie is a big brother!
Now I know some of you may be thinking “what in the world was going through your mind?” while others may be thinking “oh how cute!”
Whatever your reaction may be, I can assure you I’ve gone through all of them myself.
If you’re in the same position as I am and recently got a second dog, or have one pup and are considering getting a second dog, this post is for you.
I’m going to walk you through everything that happened prior to getting a second dog and what has happened since he came home.
Why We Considered Getting a Second Dog
When we first got Ollie, we knew we’d eventually get a second dog.
The thing with Cavaliers is that they are companion dogs and don’t do very well alone.
I was very lucky to work very close from home and was allowed to take Ollie to the office back in Illinois, so he really didn’t spend much time alone.
In Miami though, he can’t join me at work.
I cannot tell you how heartbreaking it was to leave that sweet face every morning.
Over time, the idea of a second dog became even more of a reality.
We kept joking about it but never got serious until we realized it was the perfect time.
Both of our jobs are currently 10-15 minutes away from home, which is the perfect distance for us to come home during lunch, feed the pup and take them out.
We’re currently renting but have been looking at buying houses. Sadly, they’re all a bit of a drive from work, so coming home for lunch is not really a possibility.
That’s when we realized that now was the perfect time since we could come home to feed the dog and take both of them on a walk.
All the Emotions Before Getting a Second Dog
I’m not gonna lie, I was a mess before getting a second dog.
I was crying, I thought Ollie would be mad at me, I thought we wouldn’t be able to handle it, etc.
Every day I’d talk to Ollie and tell him how much I love him and that nothing would change.
All I wanted was for him to be able to tell me if he wanted a furry brother or not.
Obviously I never got that answer, but nonetheless I tried. Honestly, so lucky that Kris can handle all my emotions!
He constantly reminded me that all the feelings I was having about our second dog, I had with Ollie.
Don’t get me wrong, I was super excited as well. The thought of having two pups running around and Ollie having a best bud made me super happy.
That didn’t take away all the stress though.
World, Meet Milo
Despite all the emotions, we ended up getting Milo!
He’s a tricolor Cavalier and fits right in!
Ollie and Milo quickly became besties. The first few days Ollie was a bit confused.
I think he thought Milo was just a guest so he let him get away with everything, but now he tries to teach him the rules of the house.
Honestly, Ollie is an angel pup because he is so patient, loving, caring, and the best big brother ever!
I must say he has helped train Milo and although it’s been overwhelming (he’s still a puppy), it’s been easier than when it was just Ollie as a pup.
They both have different personalities: Milo is a totally confident pup that loves playing, while Ollie likes to chill and cuddle.
Luckily though, they love playing together and even nap together.
It’s so sweet seeing their bond and having extra love around the house.
Am I still stressed out and tired? Absolutely!
He’s a handful of a puppy and having two requires new training plus continuing with existing training.
It’s also a lot harder to work out at home since they both seem to want to play with me at that exact time (go figure).
It also gets quite loud – not sure why they make weird noises when they play, but they do.
Despite all of that, I love both of them so much and coming home to two extra happy puppies warms my heart!
