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08-09-2012, 11:45 AM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker | Introducing new yorkie to our 7 yo yorkie 10 years ago, we were blessed with our 1st yorkie Gizmo. A year later, we thought it was time for a playmate, so we added Zoe to our family. (Both yorkies). Gizmo was slow to warm up to Zoe, but eventually became best friends. May 19, 2012, we lost our precious Gizmo to heart disease. For the first couple of weeks, Zoe was sad and very confused. Now, she enjoys the extra attention. While we are still recovering from the heartbreak of loosing our oldest "baby", we have decided that a new addition to our family may help heal our broken hearts. We are concerned how Zoe will "accept" the new puppy and I was wondering if anyone has any tips to help with the transition. Thanks |
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08-09-2012, 01:16 PM | #2 |
♥Love My 3 Furrbutts♥ Donating Member | Introduce them on neutral ground, ie the breeders place. Make sure your 7mth old know she isn't being replaced...lots of extra lovin.
__________________ Jacqui, mom to Raelle , Orion , Jersey and Gizmo https://www.facebook.com/PreciousPawzGroomingSpa http://jlevy.scentsy.ca |
08-09-2012, 02:12 PM | #3 |
♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia
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| I agree, meet on neutral territory outside of your home if possible. Let the dogs explore each other on the ground. Stand back and don't intervene unless the situation looks dangerous. As you know from experience, don't worry if they aren't instant best friends. Treat Zoe as first dog: greet her first, do everything for her first. Give her lots of attention to let her know that she isn't being replaced. Everything else you will have to gauge the situation and adapt as necessary. When I brought home my second Yorkie, he wanted to eat out of the same bowl as his big brother. I had to separate the boys for meals with a gate for about a week. We had some jealousy issues too. Some of them were fixed in a week, a couple took longer. The younger one wasn't allowed in the bed for a couple of months until my older one approved. Congrats and enjoy your new addition!
__________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy |
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