Of the seven dogs we've had over the last 30 years, we didn't leave them without a K-nine companion for long. It was only our Aussie mix who didn't appreciate a new pup, and she was the only one who died in her sleep after a long life. https://medium.com/@annjames_20427/my-new-bud-ziggy-and-i-have-been-napping-this-morning-1619bdc015f4