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12-11-2010, 05:14 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA
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| 4 1/2 year old yorkie, thinking about getting him a friend! I've been seriously debating finding my little guy a friend. I've thought about this for a few reasons. First, sometimes I feel terrible for working 8 hours during the day and him being home alone the entire time. He is very affectionate, and sleeps with me at night(nestled against my side). He loves attention, and will frequently interupt me(on the computer, watching tv, laying down) just for attention, and I think this is because he is alone so much. Now, i'm VERY concerned and this has hindered me to the point of forgetting about it all together at times that he will NOT do well with an addition to the family. Duke is a very affectionate dog, and I'm concerned that an addition will lead to problems, i see duke as being very much the older brother that gets jealous. I have had my dog for 4 1/2 years, since he was a puppy, and he has been the only animal i've lived with the entire time. I'm wondering if anyone has had experience with this type of scenario? |
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12-14-2010, 07:11 PM | #2 |
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12-14-2010, 07:59 PM | #3 |
Ringo (1) and Lucy too! Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: On the Edge of Glory
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| Well, my Westie was four years old when we brought Lucy home. For him, a female dog worked better because he tends to be aggressive with other males. So, at least we got that right. He is still dominant with Lucy; but she has a more submissive personality - so it all works out. Yes, probably another dog could ease your dog's lonliness during the long day. Mine entertain each other; but they still sleep a good bit if everyone is gone. Your problem is going to be potty training a puppy while gone for 8 hours. Have you thought about adopting a slightly older dog? A lot of adoption agencies will let your first dog meet the second to kind of get a feel for how things could go. I recommend an opposite sex dog for the easiest transition. Good Luck.
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12-15-2010, 12:53 AM | #4 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Athens Greece
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| I had exactly the same problem but my older one was 7 months old when i brought a second puppy home. My first one had the same behavior as yours. All the time seeking for my attention and that was my hint that she would welcome company. I had no aggression problems. They are both female. About potty training. The first two weeks my older one peed any were else but her pee pad but after that she trained the younger one better than I did. My vet told me that it would take a couple of weeks of this behavior because she will have to show the puppy that she is in charge. Now after one and a half year I'm grateful that I made that choice and I know that both my girls are happy. Maria |
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