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02-26-2010, 04:59 PM | #1 |
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| Getting a little girl will my dominate male get jealous? My boyfriend and I are thinking about getting a little yorkie girl, but my little boy (now three is very dominate and protective of me) how will he react? I am nervous he might hurt her. |
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02-26-2010, 05:08 PM | #2 | |
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02-26-2010, 06:17 PM | #3 |
Ringo (1) and Lucy too! Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: On the Edge of Glory
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| Yep. He's probably going to be jealous at first but you can make sure he knows that he's still the Top Dog. Try not to pay more attention to the puppy than to him - it's hard, I know. But it will help with any jealousy issues. Be sure to do everything first for him; first greeting; first out the door; first to be treated; to be fed . . . you get the picture. Watch them closely at first and don't be alarmed if he growls at her initially or establishes his dominance . . just don't let things get TOO out of hand. Before you know it, they will be best of friends .. but sometimes it does take a little effort to facilitate their relationship. I have a jealous Westie and he manages to get along with little Lucy so if I can do it .. . I'm sure you can too. Have fun! |
02-27-2010, 08:39 AM | #4 |
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| Thanks! I just think he needs someone else. He is only three and is a couch potato seriously!! He is so spoiled! He has done well with other puppies that are not in HIS home, and here for GOOD! So I am getting a little nervous but I think it will all work out for the good! Last edited by Sarathegreat3; 02-27-2010 at 08:41 AM. |
02-27-2010, 08:45 AM | #5 |
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| He will be a little jealous at first. Just make sure to show him some added attention. You will found out, they will be the best of friends in due time!
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02-27-2010, 08:50 AM | #6 |
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| Ringo was 3 too when we brought Lucy home. There were times during that first month when I wondered if I had made a mistake. But now I love to watch them play and interact. Ringo is 13 lbs (probably 14 after eating her puppy chow LOL) and 3 times her size . . . but they still find a way to play. We've been so shut in this winter due to all the snow and cold and I think he has enjoyed having a companion. I still try to take him on walks sometimes - just he and I - without Lucy. He doesn't mind the cold but she hates it. She gets so jealous if we walk without her . . . but I think they each deserve some 'mommy' time without the other. He likes to spend a lot of time in our fenced yard (despite the cold) so I use that time to play alone with her and her favorite games. Food is still an issue - I feed them separately with her in her crate. That is about the only thing they will still fight over - and easy to control. If one gets a treat - the other does too and we feed separately. Set them up for success! Anyway, it is a lot of fun once you get over that initial hurdle. We will be watching for updates and pictures! |
02-27-2010, 08:58 AM | #7 |
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| I have a little boy, that "would" be a fat little couch potatoe, if he didn't have his rowdy sister to keep him on the run...I talked w/the vet about how aggressive Apple was w/Buzz, and she laughed and said it was good exercise for them...She doesn't hurt him, but she chases him around all day long... |
02-27-2010, 01:06 PM | #8 | |
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