When to Consider Getting a Second Dog for Your Growing Family
August 11, 2026
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Your kids have been asking for a second dog for months. Here’s why the real question is about your household’s capacity, not just their readiness.
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Ishika Noor writes LullaPaw's guides for families raising babies and dogs together. She's a mother of two, a tween daughter and a toddler son, and she studied early childhood development. Her work teaching autistic children taught her how much patience, routine and calm guidance matter for little ones. She's lived with a dog herself and knows how overwhelming that first stretch with a new baby can feel. She started writing here so parents making room for a new baby and a beloved dog don't have to figure it out alone.
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