For those who know dogs.

[elfendom1]

Can't find a pets forum. I have a springer spaniel. I've had three before him and maybe it's my age but this guy is a good man but a strange one. He is unfettered and yet anxious at both ends of the spectrum. He is not a working dog. He roams free 2 days a week (on a farm) and howls non stop when any family member leaves the house. He is bright but probably should be left on the farm. However that is not possible, for several reasons.

Now I want to introduce a terrier, a Jack Russell to be specific. I am going to get hate, I think. Very bad idea? If not male/female/ neutered/un-neutered? He is a full male. I know this breed better and love them and had great springers before with appropriate exercise levels. But I think this fella has beaten me. He is never put in kennels and is never aggressive, just wired. Is adding a pup to the mix going to be a bad thing?

so every personality in life is the same? Sometimes there is an odd dog.

But there's no guarantee of that and you could end up with two dogs with behavioural issues you can't handle - then what would you do?

yes 5 years and nobody can handle him. And? I guess you think you could.

Yes of course, which contradicts your sentence above
And I must reiterate I have owned 3 springers before him, none who needed this.

???

I have never had a dog with behavioural issues before (or a child). So what to do?

where is the contradiction?

Have you thought about getting a retired greyhound OP?

Re home the dog and never get another , unless your willing to change

I absolutely would actually @DeanGaffneysCumFace . But my main question is for a full male dog, with anxiety issues, what is best. Still quite a simple question.

Rehome the Springer at least so he gets a better owner.

Do you mean that you think he'll focus on the puppy and he'll stop feeling anxious? That won't work, his anxiety will continue, it could very well get worse, and the new puppy could pick up bad habits from the spaniel.

It's a much better idea to hire a behaviourist, not a trainer, and work on dealing with the separation anxiety.

I think it's a very bad idea to get a puppy at this time.

haha, I suppose you are the girl with 4 german shepherds or french bulldogs

all neutered to you will

Are you drunk or stoned?

neither, just as mad as my springer.

Well no wonder he's got issues.

who probably gets more exercise than your cats

Well it's pretty simple, sort your dog out. Do not add another.

@BMW58 what have you?

You are not the right owner for this dog. Please contact a rescue to help find a suitable home.

@DeaaffneysCumFace what have you? A bichon frise? or a tibetan mastiff.

OP, you sound quite unwell. Are you okay?

No pets since my dog died 3 years ago. He had separation anxiety for a long time.

I'll throw him out tomorrow, he'll come back mind, the seperation issues and all that.