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05-23-2010, 02:43 PM | #1 |
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| Getting a second Yorkie I went to my breeder where I got ROcky from and she had3 week old pups. I chose a girl that I really liked. I think a girl would get along with Rocky more. I am a bit worried, Rocky doesn't play with dogs and can get very jealous and miserable. How do I know if they will get along in a long run? I wanted to get a second one so he has a playmate/sister at home. I will spay her at 6-8 month so that there is no shenanigans going on at home. I don't want Rocky to be miserable because there is a new dog in the house. And I do not want to be in a position where I have to choose my favorite. What do you guys think? |
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05-23-2010, 04:34 PM | #2 |
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| Maybe you can take him with you on visits to your breeder to get to know her on different territory. And also, get him used to her smell on you. When you first bring her home, have them meet on neutral territory, not in your home. It can take some time, but I have noticed in my furfamily, that the boys have accepted new fur members much more quickly than the girls do
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05-23-2010, 04:43 PM | #3 |
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| I was worried when I was getting a second one too because while Bandit would play with some dogs he was picky about who and sometimes at the dogpark would just "sun" himself lol. When we got Nala he was very uninterested for the first few days, but he did start warming up to her. Now he loves her! He does love that he can get on the couch to escape her puppy hyperness though even though she's over a year now and still hasn't calmed down all that much My advice would be to make sure you schedule stays the same and his crate and bed are his and off-limits to her (he has a stuffed duck we didn't let her play with too). |
05-23-2010, 05:52 PM | #4 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | Congratulations. I had an 8 year old pom when I brought in Cali. My pom was territorial and snippy but she pretty much ignored Cali. I worried too about making my pom upset but it didn't seem to bother her. Then a year later I brought in Pixie who was 13 months and she and my Pom got along great. Then I brought in Roxie from the same breeder as Pixie and her and Pixie are best buddies. Each one of mine is my favorite for a different reason. I think in most cases, they like having a buddy.
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05-23-2010, 06:27 PM | #5 |
Donating YT 4000 Club Member | How old is Rocky? Does he just ignore and pout around other dogs or does he get aggressive? Can you possibly take him to obedience classes while you are waiting for your little girl so he can start getting used to being around other dogs? |
05-23-2010, 09:19 PM | #6 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: british columbia, canada
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| when i brought home Ralphie, age 1 year, a few months back, I believed that my 6 yr old girl, Billie, would never accept him. at the beginning, she didn't hurt him or snap at him, she just moped around and gave us the big guilt trip. its only been a few months, i had to separate them for the first time as Billie was having many medical tests and Ralphie stayed home. When I brought Billie back in, Ralphie ran right to her and they were bumping noses and he was licking her. and when I more recently had to separate them for a night (hubby kept Ralphie at home while I was away, I left Billie with my mom becuase Billie is on a strict diet and med regimen) they apparently each slept at the front door of each house waiting to be reunited. they are, in my limited experience, pack animals and like to be around their kind. i am adding a third in 2 weeks, i have concerns about what that will look like, but I definitely also believe things will work out just fine!
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05-23-2010, 09:30 PM | #7 |
Senior Yorkie Talker | I have just got my second one a week ago. I had a female first and she is very social and LOVES other dogs and animals and kids etc. She was excited at first when she saw the new puppy but then realised he wasn't going away and she sulked big time! but a week later and they are great friends yes, there is a bit of jealousy still and the toys she never liked are suddenly her favourite and he dare not touch them but it's all settling down nicely I started to doubt what i had done but I showed no favouritism (Taylor knows she is still my champion ) and they are finding their own pecking order. She is not a dominant dog and the new puppy is, so they are just finding out who is boss by themselves. It is taking her a while to get used to his needle sharp teeth but as soon as she can't see him she goes now to find him and instigate a game. It will take your dog a while to settle down but they will eventually. Mine now sleep in the same bed together and eat out the same bowl. It has taken some patience though!
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05-24-2010, 01:03 PM | #8 |
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| He likes other dogs from far away, when the dog comes up to him, he is fine and excited, but if the other dog is more aggressive in sniffing he gets scared and will walk away. So if its not at his pace, its not working out. |
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