I love this reply! You know, I’ve been thinking about doing the same. Another dog would nice, especially for him. Even though I rarely leave him alone if ever nowadays but I know they need animal interaction. He doesn’t socialize all that much in the winter and it makes me feel super guilty.
We use to have a “dognasium” here but I guess the lady didn’t do all that great in sales and closed down after 2 years. I use to bring him there all the time.
Hell, if I could, I’d buy that space and turn it back into a dognasium.

I think you are on point with dogs building a deep bond with humans when we are dealing with emotional and physical turmoil. It’s amazing really.

What kind of dog do you have? 13 hey?! He’s still got a little way to go! It’s seriously awesome to hear that the new pup brought out the spunk again in your other dog! That seriously makes me smile!!
I am SUCH a dog person that it actually makes me tear up with joy LOL