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07-16-2010, 05:02 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tifton, Georgia
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| New Puppy vs Family Dog--Help, please! Hi--I am a newbie and have a 9 week old puppy (Sophie) I am trying to introduce to a household with a 2 year old yorkie(MJ). MJ has always been very submissive and easy to get along with. She visits my friend who has 6 small dogs and stays while I am out of town. She gets along with all those dogs very well. Since bringing Sophie home, MJ runs and the puppy chases her, trying to sniff and nip her tail. MJ growls low and acts as if she is going to nip, but just fakes it, not touching her at all. They run all over the kitchen and den like this until I save MJ and put Sophie in her kennel. Sophie just wants to play. BTW, this is exactly what MJ does to our cat. They manage to play somewhat each in their own way and is why I wanted to get a playmate for MJ. How can I get MJ accustomed to Sophie? Will she ever accept Sophie? Help---this is making my family crazy----and my husband says-- I told you so! |
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07-17-2010, 07:54 AM | #2 |
Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland
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| I'm sure they will learn in time To me, it sounds like MJ is simply trying to teach the little puppy the 'power of the pack' and show her the ropes. Puppies NEED to be taught how to play correctly, and often times the adult dogs will nip/bite at them, or bark at them, etc to show them how it's supposed to be done. Sophie is still very young... give it a few more weeks! Also, give most of your attention to your attention, rather than Sophie, to show MJ that she is not being replaced. Give her extra love, extra treats, etc.
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07-17-2010, 08:35 AM | #3 |
♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia
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| I agree with Britster's advice, put MJ first and give her extra attention. Always greet her first, pet her first, and so on. Take MJ on outings alone. Be a good leader for both of them. Get involved in their play and show them how to do it nicely. Train them to follow commands together. Training has been a great bonding experience for my boys. My younger boy still gets on the older one's nerves every once in awhile. Last edited by Maximo; 07-17-2010 at 08:36 AM. |
07-17-2010, 09:30 AM | #4 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tifton, Georgia
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| Thank you for the reassurance. I talk to MJ and tell how much I love her and that she is my sweet baby girl. I have been giving them treats together to try to get MJ closer to Sophie without Sophie nipping at her--it seems to be a bit better. I know it requires time for the adjustment---I am just so afraid they will be like this always. Your suggestions are great. Thanks for the help!! |
07-17-2010, 11:53 AM | #5 |
YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: ontario canada
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| Lola was not too pleased when I brought Sophie home. She wouldn't leave her alone. With time it gets better and they will get along.
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07-18-2010, 09:22 AM | #6 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tifton, Georgia
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| Thanks thank you for your help with this. MJ has increasingly become agitated and has been licking (her and me) and scratching huge sores on herself. I thought I would get her and Sophie out and take a walk around the block. That has helped quite a bit. MJ doesnt seem so miserable now and she is scratching less. She still barks and growls at Sophie, but less so. I do think they will settle down eventually. Thanks so much to all who have given me suggestion. I do so much appreciate it!! And so do Sophie and MJ!! |
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