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10-27-2012, 06:40 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Jackson
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| Heart Broken, introducing new puppy I am hoping to get some help from experienced Yorkie owners on this forum. I have a 2yr old female Yorkie, she has been the only dog in the house and me and her were inseparable. I have been considering getting another small dog to keep her company and have a partner to play with. So yesterday I brought home a 10 week old Male Yorkie-Bichon mix and my sweet girl is not happy. She stays away from him and is not eating her usual amount of food. He wants to meet her and play with her, but she just runs away and wants nothing to do with him. Please let me know if you have had this problem and did resolve itself? Did I make a mistake? Any comments or suggestions will be truly appreciated. |
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10-27-2012, 06:44 AM | #2 |
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| it sometimes takes weeks (or even months in some cases )for dogs to adjust to a new additon.. as far as feeding goes i would feed the older dog in another room away from the pup so she can feel comfortable at meal time.. other than that just let them get to know each other . most adult dogs will accept puppies in time... |
10-27-2012, 06:45 AM | #3 |
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| Welcome to YT! I don't have experience but other people do and will give you advice. Just to reassure you....you didn't make a mistake and I am sure your baby will come around
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10-27-2012, 06:50 AM | #4 |
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| Thanks, for the reply, I learned that the hard way, I am feeding them in separate rooms, it seems like if puppy's scent is on her food or water, she will not go near it. |
10-27-2012, 06:51 AM | #5 |
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| Yes my queen Miss Mini did this... She was 7 when I intoduced Miss Mia to the family...Miss Mini ran away from her and ignored her as well....then she went through a playing faze with her but still indignant......now she tolerates her and even though she won't admit it she loves Miss Mia, she is always watching her etc., Miss Mia bless her heart does nothing but want Mini's attention, which Mini rarely gives!!! Mia would love to cuddle with her, but Miss Mini, so far, will only cuddle with me.....honestly, they really do work it out and their relationship will evolve...regardless of anything they almost always will come to love eachother, and despite Mini's behavior in front of me, I know she loves her Miss Mia! Some things I did....I always held both in my lap at first. Mini got fed first and a little more attention...I sat on the floor with Mini in my lap while I played with the new pup...soon Mini wanted to play too! I also mixed some boiled chicken and/or ground beef in her kibble for awhile so her appetite stayed up...they are so much fun....I am actually hoping to get another Yorkie soon that can REALLY be Miss Mia's buddy....!!! I'm sure they will all love eachother...don't give up...just give them time...
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10-27-2012, 06:51 AM | #6 |
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| Thank you, I think patience is the answer |
10-27-2012, 06:51 AM | #7 | |
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10-27-2012, 06:52 AM | #8 |
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| I really think it takes time and patience. I am sure you will be posting pics of them playing and snuggling
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10-27-2012, 06:55 AM | #9 |
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| That does sound like the start of my situation also. I am going to try all your advise, but today i want to see if they will both sit on my lap at the same time. Thanks |
10-27-2012, 06:55 AM | #10 | |
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this is very ture, most of the time the older dog does not take to the puppy right away. Also a lot depends on how your dog has been when around other dogs. If she got along with others when you would meet them, then it will probably work just fine. Welcome to YT and I would love to see a picture of the puppy
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10-27-2012, 07:06 AM | #11 |
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| Adie was my first yorkie and we got her when our Shih Tzu was about 7. They took to each other pretty well but when we brought Skeeter in Adie wanted nothing to do with him and Skeeter fell in love with the shih tzu. I adopted Gracie who immediately challenged Adie for the Beta position. This lasted for a couple of years until it was evident that Cassie (the shih tzu) was relinquishing her alpha status and Adie took over as alpha and put Gracie in her place as beta. When Tyler came in he became an immediate omega and Skeeter got bumped up to normal pack member. (He could have cared less no matter what position he got.) I tell you all of this just to say that except for Tyler none of my yorkies play with each other. They sleep close to each other but only Tyler cuddles and the rest of them have come to accept him for this while they would never accept it from another dog. Sooooo I see them acting like a pack and even though they don't play and cuddle they still communicate and I think that is really important. They signal each other when they hear or smell something that I can't. They make frequent eye contact and share toys and food bowls. Your puppy may calm down and make your older one more friendly if you give it time but just let their relationship develop as it may. Even if they don't play together they will keep each other company. |
10-27-2012, 07:10 AM | #12 |
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| Thanks, I think I had the vision of them keeping each other company and sleeping together, playing, etc... But I guess as long as they get along eventually, they will have to work things out. |
10-27-2012, 07:16 AM | #13 |
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| LOL, believe me, mine sleep together but they keep me smack dab in the middle. |
10-27-2012, 07:17 AM | #14 |
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| That would be ok with me. |
10-27-2012, 07:19 AM | #15 |
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| That will happen for sure. It just occurred to me but my niece had the same issue with her Yorkie Oliver who is 9 and her Morkie Olivia who is now 1. She got Olivia because she moved out from her parents and wanted Oliverq to have company when she was at work. At first Oliver had no interest and seemed mad that Olivia was around. Now they eat together, lay together and are buds. What looked like a mistake in the beginning turned out to be a great decision.
__________________ Morgan Mommy toGeorgie boy & Isaiah RIP sweet Coco 10/12/99-8/1/12 Read About Georgie's Experience with Atlantoaxial Instability (AAI) Here! |
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