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03-11-2014, 03:26 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Tallinn, Estonia
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| New puppy and a 9 year old yorkie? Hi We have a 9 year old yorkie and she has the best character EVER She loves everyone to death and vice versa. But our neighbours have a male chiahua and our girl is not very fond of him, even bites a little, if he's trying to come too near to us. But also- our dog hates being alone. And she has to be alone for few hours from time to time since I work and my boyfriend travels a lot. So we are thinking about taking a puppy to be her playmate. Will it work? Will our youthful old dog lady adapt? Wouldn't want to cause her any stress Has anyone ever been in this situation? Thanks in advance |
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03-11-2014, 04:51 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TX
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| Boo was 6 yrs old when we lost our sweet Annie B. We were all mourning her passing. A couple of weeks later we brought home Gracie Ruth, a 12 week old, full of puppy engery, little ball of fluff home. At first he didn't want to have anything to do with her and would sit on the couch and just look at her. Since she couldn't get on the couch, he didn't feel threatened. He was nice to her when he was around her, but he just didn't have any interest in her antics. However, you just can't stay sad with a puppy in the house and she quickly won him over. He still had the couch that he could retreat to when she got to be too much for him and by the time she could use the step stool to get on the couch they were best friends. I think if you allow her to adjust at her own rate, don't let the puppy bully her and make sure she has a place to get away from the puppy when she needs, that it'll work out. I would suggest considering a male as often there is less tension between male/female than female/female. Good luck and please keep us posted. Boo's on the right with his, "When is It leaving" look Just a few months later, here they are sharing their Pappa's recliner.
__________________ If you think dogs can't count, put 3 biscuits in your pocket, then give him only 2. Gracie Ruth & Boo & Yogi & RIP Annie B. & Bonnie Lane |
03-11-2014, 05:47 AM | #3 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kennesaw, GA.
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| Good luck.
__________________ Dennis...Dad to Toby The Wonderdog: RIP Buddy Boo 1985-2008 |
03-11-2014, 06:09 AM | #4 |
T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England
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| We got teddy when our other two were 8 years old. Things worked out well for us.
__________________ Washable Doggie Pee Pads (Save 10% Enter YTSAVE10 at checkout) Cathy, Teddy, Winston and Baby Clyde...RIP angels Barney and Daisy |
03-11-2014, 11:56 AM | #5 |
♥Love My Snuggle Bugs♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Missouri
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| It can take some adjustment time but they should be fine. Laddy was 3 when we brought Kyra home. The first month he wanted nothing to do with her now they are best of friends.
__________________ CharleneMama to Laddy and Kyra and Always in our hearts Lolita |
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