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Getting another one

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Question
Hi, I already have a two year old Maltese and we are getting another one in two weeks. I was just wondering how the two will react with each other. Let me remind you that I already have a male and we are getting a female. Should we feed the two at different times? or the same times? Should they share the same crate at night? or should we have two separate crates? if so, should we have them in separate rooms, or the same rooms?
Please get back to me...
thanks

Answer
the best thing to do to avoid jealousy and agression is to be equal with both, i dont advise sleeping together .. at first as that is your first dogs territory i dont think it will be a problem sleeping in same room though.
id advise getting new toys for both dogs to avoid jealousy you will probably find that male will look after the new pup lol
good luck