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12-06-2007, 01:30 PM | #1 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Redmond, WA
Posts: 379
| Introduction Hi, I am picking up my new baby girl in about 3 weeks, and I currently have a 2-year old yorkie boy. Can someone tell me how to introduce the baby to my boy without having the territorial issue? I heard that they should be introduced outside home the first time, is that true? How to monitor them when they are together at home after the first introduction? Thanks. |
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12-06-2007, 01:33 PM | #2 |
Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida
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| You should definetly introduce them outside somewhere your current baby doesn't feel is his/hers. Then only leave them together inside when you can supervise until you see how they get along. Don't be surprised if they don't get along well at first. It takes time, and sometimes the older dog doesn't like the puppy jumping all over them.
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12-06-2007, 01:44 PM | #3 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Redmond, WA
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| Should I 'punish' or show some sign if the older dog shows agression or growling at the baby? |
12-06-2007, 02:47 PM | #5 |
Mommy's Baby Doo Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DesMoines ,Ia
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| welcome to YT congrats on your new baby girl.
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12-06-2007, 02:53 PM | #6 |
Living My Yorkie Dream Donating Member | Well you certainly can't let him think it's okay to be aggressive towards the new one. I wouldn't say PUNISH him, but do let him know his actions are not okay in a kind but firm way. Praise him or "treat" him when he does well with the new one. Show your affection towards him first and then the new one, and love and snuggle them together at the same time. It'll take a little adjustment, but it will be fine. I've been through it and will be going through it again in 28 days. Good Luck and congrats on the new addition.
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12-06-2007, 04:51 PM | #7 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern Alabama
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| The breeder from whom I got Chuy is giving me a little girl in lieu of payment for designing his website and he's been offering me some advice on this subject. He's telling me to spend more time with Chuy than the baby for the first couple weeks to help Chuy understand the new baby isn't taking his place in the home. He said as long as the new one is getting attention, she won't mind being "second" as that's what she'll be used to until Chuy is adapted to her. Once he starts making advances toward her, usually after a couple weeks, then I'm to include her in our play sessions. Now that doesn't mean ignore her all together, as it's important she has her time, but just give more to your current baby for a short time.
__________________ Chuy..Rocking out with The Little Gentleman's Club...Mighty Dog ain't got nuttin' on me! |
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