Got our second dog 16months ago and although a few teething problems (the extra work a puppy brings, the mess, the destruction etc etc) everything is now fine and so glad we’ve got two.
Original dog is Lola, a 5year old spanish water dog bitch, new dog is 18month old springer spaniel dog called Fin and they are ‘best of mates’ and great company for each other. Luckily the springer isnt a mad one but certainly plenty of character and energy!
There used to be the odd occassion when we only had one dog that the evening walk would get missed out if lashing it down with rain but not anymore now we’ve got two, two big walks a day without fail so thats a bit more demanding but something I should have always done. Bit of authority needed by me when it comes to feeding time as Fin would finish his then eat lolas food but thats all sorted now, apart from that I wouldnt say having two dogs is more demanding, just a bit more time consuming (and twice as expensive!).
I couldnt seperate them now as thay are partners in crime, god forbid if I had to get rid of one they would both have to go together, couldnt seperate them now.
Twice as much fun and more character from original dog now, its like she’s regressed to a puppy again!
Fin much larger/chunkier but lola still puts him in his place if he oversteps the mark (often), funny to observe them.
Lola better behaved since second dog.
Hard work to begin with but as everything settles down its just as easy, easier in some aspects, as having one.
More room needed for two beds, bowls etc
Good luck!