2 Year Old HATES new puppy.

[bowvixen]

I have a couple of questions (please)

I am crazy about yorkies and so happy I found this forum! I have a 2 year old female yorkie and she was always attached to my husband so much that she wouldn't ever sit or cuddle with me for more than a few minutes - then she would try to run back to be next to him and whine if tried to keep her on my lap.

I just decided to get a male yorkie this past Tuesday and so far he is bonding to me. I worked from home his first week here so that I could spend quality time with him and now I am happy because he loves to be with me.

The problem is: Daisy - my 1st yorkie growls and will try to snap at the puppy when he comes near her. He is so friendly and affectionate and he wants to be by her but she wants NOTHING to do with him, and now she wants nothing to do with me. It's like she is so mad at me that she ignores me! She won't even look when I call her name! She acts like an ICE QUEEN when I try to kiss and show her affection!!

She is now even more clingy with my husband and acts repulsed by me! LOL. I didn't realize she could be such a "bee-otch" .

Anyway, I know she has to learn to adjust to him and the new 'situation' but will she ever? I wonder how long this will take. It seems like she HATES me with a passion!
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The other question is, when I finally have to go back to work (bummer) I hate leaving my new puppy, will the new puppy now bond with my husband because he is home and laid off (electrician), and will spend more time with him than I can? Then, I will be hurt again. (Not hurt, but just a little jealous). I know I will still feed him and take care of him every chance I get, but my husband will definitely have more quality time! Oh, this situation stinks.

If that happens I am getting rid of the husband!! LOL

[Maximo]

Just like people, everything depends on the individual dog. Only time will tell you what the answers to your questions are.

Relative to the 2 dogs bonding, be patient. It may take a year or more. Puppies can be annoying to adult dogs. Things should improve when your puppy begins to mature. Don't try to force anything or intervene, unless safety calls for it. The dogs have to work it out on their own. You can subtly encourage bonding through shared activities: meals, trick training, walks. Praise them when you see desirable behavior. When your girl snaps or does something undesirable, give her a firm, "no snapping" or "uh, uh, uh." Don't be tempted to "rescue" your male pup by picking him up.

As for the male bonding more with your husband or you, depends on the dog. My boys are very attached to their grandpa as much as they are to me. Not all dogs attach themselves to only one person.

[bowvixen]

Thank you so much! That was helpful and made me feel better about the situation.

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by bowvixen

Thank you so much! That was helpful and made me feel better about the situation.

Male Yorkies tend to be very affectionate, especially if you dote on them. I think your little guy will love his mommy.

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by Maximo

Male Yorkies tend to be very affectionate, especially if you dote on them. I think your little guy will love his mommy.

Are they every! Guess who's head is on my left hand as I type this? You guessed it, my clingy yorkie boy! I love it. He loves being with momma, even when she's on YT.

[Ringo1]

I second the thought that it could take them a while to bond. Even though the little boy is 'yours', you will probably still have to give the female extra affection and attention so that she does not become too jealous of the new addition. That could seriously effect their relationship. Usually we recommend to do everything first for your first dog ~ they eat first; are greeted first; out the door first; leashed up first. Eventually the two dogs will work out who is 'alpha' and this may vary in different situations - but for now, you can support the older dog in her role as 'alpha'.

She will correct the puppy and I would not intervene unless her 'corrections' are too harsh. Absolutely no blood should be drawn.

She might need a spot of her own where the puppy cannot get to her. She may tire of puppy antics aftera while.

It took my Westie a few months to get used to Lucy and actually play with her.

[YorkieRose]

There is no sweeter creature on earth, then a neutered Yorkie...they are so devoted to their owners....much sweeter then spayed females....gotta love those boys.

[viviansnickers]

I got my new pup in January and my boys are still working things out but they are MUCH better than when we 1st got the new pup. Give it time, my boys are now at a point where they play, wrestle, fight, mess w/, irritate, and once in a GREAT while, lay by one another.....a TRUE brotherly relationship My pup is still a pup and my 3 yr old does get annoyed but puppy is starting to understand not to annoy his older brother.

I love them!!! And YES--they are both oh so affectionate!!!


Viv

[Deuce]

I love my little male yorkie, he is so attached to me (the boyfriend says it's unhealthy and we'd probably die without each other, lol ) You made the right choice, a neutered male dog tend to be way more sweet and people loving than their female counter-parts, IMO.

You just got to let your pups work their differences out, I wouldn't allow any unsupervised play until they have proven to be "buddies".

What are your pups names? Welcome to YT

[susan lynn]

It just takes time, My first Yorkie Tessie is 2 years old, she was a gift to me for Mothers Day 2 years ago. She has always loved my husband more than me, he rocks her in the recliner and she has her own special place in the chair. She really doesn't care anything about me. So I got 2 males (both neutered) at separate times, and they love both of us. Tessie wasn't real happy either time but she got along good with them after several weeks. I decided I wanted another girl so I got Sassy 5 months ago, the boys love her and Tessie hates her and me too now, Sassy is really wild and picks on Tessie. But now I have my little girl that loves her mama and follows me everywhere and gets so excited to see me. So yes it can work out just takes, time, patience and love. Everything at our house, eating, treats, toys etc. is always done in the order of when they came to live, Tessie, Hobbes, Calvin an Sassy and they know this.

[mscat]

I was told by my vet that it is always a good idea to bring home a new puppy that is the opposite sex. They are suppose to get along better.. I agree that it can take time for the female yorkie to adjust. She might just be trying to be the alpha dog> When the female yorkie does show acceptance I would reward her with a small treat every time she does not growl or snap. I would also protect the male puppy from any type of aggression. Such as never leaving them alone together even when home . Is the female spayed?