A GLIMPSE into the lives of Chuchi, Papi and Giorgio Week 2 with VIDEO :) - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Chuchi · 01-26-2011, 07:50 PM

Hey guys,

I thought I would share with you guys, the typical interaction between our 3 boys. Chuchi is still trying to "pretend" that the 2 new pups don't exist. He is fighting for extra attention but after the first week I am trying to treat them evenly (except for food first, say hi first, etc...).

Papi and Giorgio get along great, Papi stepped up and is challenging Giorgio for the alpha position. Funny thing is, Chuchi doesn't really care. His attitude seems to be, the less I have to see them the better

I try giving them time alone in their room, but Chuchi typically ends up sitting in a corner (giving up his bed or crate) and I don't know what else to do to have them get along better. Hopefully the video will shed some light to you guys as to something that I am doing wrong.

Thanks as always for your great advice Yorkie lovers! I hope you enjoy the video. I promise, once they get along to put up a funner one with music, but first I need to get them to that stage.

Best regards,

Aron

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Chuchi · 01-26-2011, 08:00 PM

This is really tough guys. I often take Chuchi with me around the house and leave the pups to play in their room to give Chuchi some "grown up time" but the tough part is he still doesn't want to have anything to do with them. I can't wait for the day that they start to like each other! The little ones try to play with him and grab at his attention but I suppose to Chuchi he's not interested in those "kiddy games". Any tips on how to better the relationship between my 3 little angels would be greatly appreciated. I'm worried that I'm leaving something critical out...

Wabbit · 01-26-2011, 08:46 PM

awwww they are so cute!!! I loved it when you could see Chuchi sitting in the corner...so funny!!

Don't have any good advice...maybe someone else can help..

MyTrixie143 · 01-26-2011, 10:21 PM

Aww, they are all soooo cute!! Try not to stress about it, he'll come around eventually. I remember when Hershey joined my gang, the others shunned him for about a month. Heck when Brownie joined the gang which was much smaller then it took a few months before they accepted him. They all get along great now. This happens every time a new member joins the family, well except for Gracie she was accepted right away. I've gone through this many times myself, it just takes time and patience. He will learn to accept them and take an interest in them when he is ready.
The fact that he isn't growling or being territorial to them is great progress, not all dogs start off that well. Just keep doing what you are doing and he will come around when he is ready and then they all will be the best of friends.

Chuchi · 01-27-2011, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by MyTrixie143

Aww, they are all soooo cute!! Try not to stress about it, he'll come around eventually. I remember when Hershey joined my gang, the others shunned him for about a month. Heck when Brownie joined the gang which was much smaller then it took a few months before they accepted him. They all get along great now. This happens every time a new member joins the family, well except for Gracie she was accepted right away. I've gone through this many times myself, it just takes time and patience. He will learn to accept them and take an interest in them when he is ready.
The fact that he isn't growling or being territorial to them is great progress, not all dogs start off that well. Just keep doing what you are doing and he will come around when he is ready and then they all will be the best of friends.

He doesn't usually get territorial with them, but when he has both of them jumping all over him and sniffing him he lets out his growls lol. Amazing how he willl never bite them or play rough with them, like he knows they are his baby bros and that although they annoy him, he has to be delicate with them at the same time.

Chuchi · 01-27-2011, 09:13 AM

Another interesting part is that the bed that the pups are in is Chuchis bed. For some strange reason he hasn't tried to claim anything to himself (his bed, kennle, personal space). For example, he is in his bed, Papi or Giorgio come in too (and theres plenty of space) and Chuchi will just casually walk away. Lately he sits in the corner, as you can see in the video at the beginning of this thread...

mom of 3 dogs · 01-27-2011, 04:22 PM

i have 2 female chihuahuas, Minnie and Tootsie and on Oct 1 i brought in an adult female yorkie. they are all going to be 3 years old in March and June. they get along beautifully. Loved your video. those chihuahua puppies are so adorable

laci32 · 01-27-2011, 04:34 PM

They are all very cute but I feel bad for him the transition is not easy for him I would say. He is used to being #1 and now his attention has receeded. he is not used to sharing things. I suppose with all things this takes time

Ringo1 · 01-27-2011, 08:07 PM

Chuchi seems like is he craving your attention; I would try spending a LOT of time with him to help him through this adjustment. They have a lifetime to bond but you have to get started off on the right foot to achieve your goals.

Remember, your goal is a happy, blended family. I would not treat them all equally. Chuchi was there first and therefore, the KING. You should treat him as such, at least in their eyes.

He needs alone time with you and he needs time alone AWAY from the pups. He needs to know that he is still the KING in your house. Later, when he adjusts, things can be more equal.

Chuchi · 01-28-2011, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Ringo1

Chuchi seems like is he craving your attention; I would try spending a LOT of time with him to help him through this adjustment. They have a lifetime to bond but you have to get started off on the right foot to achieve your goals.

Remember, your goal is a happy, blended family. I would not treat them all equally. Chuchi was there first and therefore, the KING. You should treat him as such, at least in their eyes.

He needs alone time with you and he needs time alone AWAY from the pups. He needs to know that he is still the KING in your house. Later, when he adjusts, things can be more equal.

Thanks guys! I'm trying to keep a balance while still "spoiling" Chuchi. Chuchi is the only one who gets alone time, I still let him come out and play with me and keep me company while I work. He also goes for his daily walks while the pups are still too small. I think he knows he was here first and has special treatment, but at the same time I don't want to over spoil him.

At first if they would go in his bed I would take them out and put him in. Now I just leave it to nature. I still give him his food and water first but he also needs to mature, its already been 2 weeks. Do you guys think this is too little time? They finally sleep in the same room at nights with the crates open and no barking, all was good besides a ton of poop

but Chuchi got to go to our room first before his walk and was happy to still have his special spot.

Ringo1 · 01-28-2011, 06:41 AM

Well, sometimes it does take longer than two weeks. It varies. It took my Westie a good month to just settle down (Chuci seems sad and Ringo was just plain MAD!). Somewere along month two . . . I started seeing some interactions between the two and a little playtime; a little more tolerance . . .

Some dogs will take even longer.

Good Luck! I'm sure everyone will be happy and adjusted given a little more time.

01-26-2011, 08:46 PM	#3
Wabbit Love my little flowers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: In Gorgeous Montana!!! Posts: 4,499	awwww they are so cute!!! I loved it when you could see Chuchi sitting in the corner...so funny!! Don't have any good advice...maybe someone else can help.. __________________ Tam Flower babies: *Daizy Mae and Tulip Petals* RIP Honey Rose & Jasmine

01-26-2011, 10:21 PM	#4
MyTrixie143 Mom to 6 Beautiful Furkids Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,409	Aww, they are all soooo cute!! Try not to stress about it, he'll come around eventually. I remember when Hershey joined my gang, the others shunned him for about a month. Heck when Brownie joined the gang which was much smaller then it took a few months before they accepted him. They all get along great now. This happens every time a new member joins the family, well except for Gracie she was accepted right away. I've gone through this many times myself, it just takes time and patience. He will learn to accept them and take an interest in them when he is ready. The fact that he isn't growling or being territorial to them is great progress, not all dogs start off that well. Just keep doing what you are doing and he will come around when he is ready and then they all will be the best of friends. __________________ A dog is a furry person! http://www.dogster.com/?300866 Tracey and the gang DestinyHarmonyScamperGracieLillieKiwi Hershey Peppi Last edited by MyTrixie143; 01-26-2011 at 10:22 PM.

01-27-2011, 04:22 PM	#7
mom of 3 dogs Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Worcester, MA USA Posts: 2,750	i have 2 female chihuahuas, Minnie and Tootsie and on Oct 1 i brought in an adult female yorkie. they are all going to be 3 years old in March and June. they get along beautifully. Loved your video. those chihuahua puppies are so adorable __________________ _______________ Elaine, Peyton, and her 2 chi sisters Minnie and Tootsie

01-27-2011, 04:34 PM	#8
laci32 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 901	They are all very cute but I feel bad for him the transition is not easy for him I would say. He is used to being #1 and now his attention has receeded. he is not used to sharing things. I suppose with all things this takes time __________________ Baby Andy

01-27-2011, 08:07 PM	#9
Ringo1 Ringo (1) and Lucy too! Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: On the Edge of Glory Posts: 3,447	Chuchi seems like is he craving your attention; I would try spending a LOT of time with him to help him through this adjustment. They have a lifetime to bond but you have to get started off on the right foot to achieve your goals. Remember, your goal is a happy, blended family. I would not treat them all equally. Chuchi was there first and therefore, the KING. You should treat him as such, at least in their eyes. He needs alone time with you and he needs time alone AWAY from the pups. He needs to know that he is still the KING in your house. Later, when he adjusts, things can be more equal. __________________ Mommy to Lucy, Ringo, and Matthew

01-26-2011, 08:00 PM	#2
Chuchi Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bogota, Colombia Posts: 73	This is really tough guys. I often take Chuchi with me around the house and leave the pups to play in their room to give Chuchi some "grown up time" but the tough part is he still doesn't want to have anything to do with them. I can't wait for the day that they start to like each other! The little ones try to play with him and grab at his attention but I suppose to Chuchi he's not interested in those "kiddy games". Any tips on how to better the relationship between my 3 little angels would be greatly appreciated. I'm worried that I'm leaving something critical out...

01-27-2011, 09:13 AM	#6
Chuchi Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bogota, Colombia Posts: 73	Another interesting part is that the bed that the pups are in is Chuchis bed. For some strange reason he hasn't tried to claim anything to himself (his bed, kennle, personal space). For example, he is in his bed, Papi or Giorgio come in too (and theres plenty of space) and Chuchi will just casually walk away. Lately he sits in the corner, as you can see in the video at the beginning of this thread...

01-28-2011, 06:41 AM	#11
Ringo1 Ringo (1) and Lucy too! Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: On the Edge of Glory Posts: 3,447	Well, sometimes it does take longer than two weeks. It varies. It took my Westie a good month to just settle down (Chuci seems sad and Ringo was just plain MAD!). Somewere along month two . . . I started seeing some interactions between the two and a little playtime; a little more tolerance . . . Some dogs will take even longer. Good Luck! I'm sure everyone will be happy and adjusted given a little more time. __________________ Mommy to Lucy, Ringo, and Matthew