Sometimes, the best thing you can do for your dog… is get them their own dog.
Don’t believe me? Just ask Pearl, a Golden Retriever who recently got a brand-new puppy sister named Poppi.
The internet went wild when Pearl’s mom posted a TikTok with the caption: “This is a sign to get your dog a dog.”
The video showed pure joy—Pearl and Poppi sharing snacks, tearing around the yard, and curling up together for naps.
It’s one of those clips that makes you grin so hard your face hurts.
Now here’s the twist. Pearl didn’t fall head over paws for Poppi right away.
For the first two weeks, she played it cool. Almost like she was saying, “Who invited this kid into my house?”
But slowly, things shifted. A shared toy here, a little play session there… and suddenly, they were inseparable.
Pearl’s mom summed it up perfectly: “Do you see her happiness?! Watching Pearl become the sweetest big sister has been the best thing.”
And this isn’t a one-off story.
One commenter even admitted, “I got my dog a dog, then they needed another, and then I needed pairs. Now I have four dogs, and my house is a disaster—but in a good way.”
That’s the kind of chaos we can all get behind.
But before you run out and get your dog a buddy, let’s get real.
A second dog means doubling the costs—food, vet bills, toys, grooming, you name it.
It also means doubling the mess. Twice the fur, twice the potty breaks, and yes… twice the chewed-up shoes.
And let’s not forget about your first dog. Are they even ready for a puppy tornado in their space?
Experts recommend waiting until your first dog is at least one to two years old before adding a second.
You want your first pup solid in their routines before you throw in a wild card.
And then there’s the lifestyle question. Do you honestly have the time and energy for another?
Because two dogs means more walks, more training, and way more cleaning.
The rewards? They’re massive.
Watching two dogs bond, play, and comfort each other is something you’ll never regret.
Pearl and Poppi are living proof.
What started as cautious curiosity is now pure joy.
They show us that love doesn’t just double when you add another dog.
It multiplies.
And if you ask me, every nap they take together is worth the extra vacuuming.
