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09-12-2013, 10:30 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NEW YORK
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| Our yorkie is afraid of new yorkie puppy I am new to the board but have lurked from time to time over the years. I decided to register and post a question. We have an 11 year old female(Sophie) that has been with us since she has been 10 weeks old. She has never showed any interest in other dogs no matter the size, over the years. She is gentle and not aggressive. We recently adopted a male Yorkie pup (Oliver) from a friend who had a liter and our female wants no part of him. In fact she runs away from him, when he comes close to her. The new puppy is also not agressive but he is super playful. I have had Yorkies all my life and grew up having 2 at a time. I know that when you bring home a second dog, it takes some time for the first dog to get adjusted, however I am concerned because Sophie is seems afraid of the little guy. As long as he doesnt come close to her, she is in good spirits, but she heads upstairs once he gets close. Has anyone ever experienced this before? Does it just take a long time or is there a point where no matter what, this will never change? |
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09-12-2013, 10:36 AM | #2 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NEW YORK
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| Sophie |
09-12-2013, 10:37 AM | #3 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NEW YORK
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| Oliver Last edited by JAYF; 09-12-2013 at 10:42 AM. |
09-12-2013, 10:41 AM | #4 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern VA
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| I've seen lots of shows where the pet parents had same if not similar issues with a new furry member. The whole "positive reinforcement" seems to work while reintroducing them slowly. Can you list things that you have tried to get her to associate "close to Oliver" = "good things will happen!". Perhaps the other members can suggest other things to try. Have they been outside together? What are Sophie's interests/drives? |
09-12-2013, 10:45 AM | #5 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NEW YORK
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| Sophie is strictly an inside dog. They both like to play with the same toys(we have doubles of almost everything), however if Oliver comes by while Sophie is playing with one of us, she drops the toy and walks away. I always go after her, as I dont want her to feel she is unimportant and I try and talk softly to her to not run away. |
09-12-2013, 10:59 AM | #6 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern VA
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| Have you tried enticing her to stay with treats? I think there was another member who's having similar issues. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...mall-dogs.html Maybe there's something there you can try.. |
09-12-2013, 11:11 AM | #7 |
♡Huey's Human♡ Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ringgold, Ga
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| I like the ideas outlined above. I just wanted to say welcome to YT. Both of your babies are adorable!!
__________________ Huey's mom, Marilyn :When a day starts & ends with puppy kisses, I can handle anything that comes in between! |
09-12-2013, 11:47 AM | #8 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: North Ridgeville, Oh. US
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| Welcome!! They are so cute!
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09-12-2013, 12:04 PM | #9 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NEW YORK
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| Thanks for the warm welcome and replies so far. I think what makes my situation a little different than the ones I have researched is that Sophie is an older dog who is very well socialized with humans(in fact she clearly flirts with males) and shows no agression what so ever to other dogs, just a general fear and disinterest. She doesnt shake, she just seems to get antsy and try to quickly remove herself from the situation. |
09-12-2013, 02:18 PM | #10 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Odessa, TX
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| We just went through this. We had Dallas, and brought Rory in. He acted terrified of her. He would hide in the dining room at first, and when she got brave enough to go in there, he went to our bedroom and climbed on the bed. It's been about 3 1/2 weeks though, and he has warmed up considerably! He's not overly fond of her but they will play for an hour or so at a time. He's also started to cuddle me even if she was cuddling me first, and before he wouldn't come near me. So there's been progress. I hope you see the same, soon. I think before it's over Rory and Dallas will be great friends. Anna |
09-12-2013, 02:29 PM | #11 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Santa Anna, TX
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| I have just and still am experiencing this with my alpha female yorkie(Bella) who is 5 years old and my 5 month old male yorkie Parker. She nips and ignores and avoids Parker at all cost. It has been 3 weeks but today just for a moment Bella initiated play toward Parker. It was just a moment but at east progress. Be patience and keep reassuring your older yorkie that you love her. I would always pick Bella up first and cuddle her in front of Parker to show her position has not changed. I do get on her if she snaps at Parker but really she is just warning a puppy who totally does not get it and only makes him excited. Anyway time will take care of every thing. How much I do not know but slowly it will happen. God Bless. |
09-13-2013, 03:13 AM | #12 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NEW YORK
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| Thank you both for your replies. Its nice to know I am not alone. I definitely do everything possible to make sure Sophie knows she is top dog. I too have seen some progress from when we first got Oliver, however it is slow, but I guess its going to be a long slow journey. I do look forward to the day where I see both of them playing with one another. |
09-13-2013, 08:54 AM | #13 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada
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| My Teegy didn't want anything to do with Tufty when he came home. The looks I got were, when is he leaving my house. If it makes you feel better they will totally love each other very shortly. My two groom each other and wrestle, tear around the lawn after each other and fall asleep using each other as pillows. The advice I got and followed was always feed, harness, scratch, rub whatever your first dog, then the new one all the best and I can't imagine not having two |
10-10-2013, 02:19 PM | #14 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NEW YORK
Posts: 14
| I didnt think it would happen but.......... look who I found sleeping together the other day. It has been a little over a month since we got Oliver and we are making some good progress. These 2 are far from best friends but Sophie isnt as intimidated as she intiallly was. She is accepting of him being nearby as long as he doesnt make physical contact with her. I was truly shocked to find them together like the pics show, and they havent slept next to each other since, but I am much more comfortable about the situation than when I first posted. Last edited by JAYF; 10-10-2013 at 02:20 PM. |
10-10-2013, 02:28 PM | #15 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NEW YORK
Posts: 14
| Not to confuse the situation or get off topic but my parents adopted Olivers brother- Charley. Oliver and Charley met up for the second time since leaving their litter together last weekend. They played for hours(Sophie was thrilled to not have to deal with either of them and slept on the couch) Here is a picture of Oliver and his brother in Olivers (one of) bed. |
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