Is it a good idea to get a dog if I have other pets?

Is it a good idea to get a dog if I have other pets?

Shelby Marlo, CPDT (Animal Behavioral Specialist, Professional Dog trainer) gives expert video advice on: What lifestyle changes should new dog owners expect?; Is it a good idea to get a dog if I have other pets?; Is it a good idea to get a dog before or after I have a baby? and more...

If you have other pets in the house, it depends on the age of the pets and what their exposure has been in the past as to whether you should get a dog. For example, with my own puppy that I got recently, I have two elderly cats and I really went out of my way to introduce slowly and now they're best friends.