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09-09-2016, 08:44 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Staten Island, NY, USA
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| Second puppy . Was it a bad choice Ok so I have had my.Tupac for 2 years almost and I am.absolutely obcesseddd with him. We do everything together. My husband and I have been thinking and shooting around the idea of a second puppy. Well yesterday a good friend of mine had to give up her 10 week old female teacup. My heart broken for this beautiful puppy so I immediately went and got her . Now I am feeling like maybe it was a bad idea . She's a very good girl and she and Tupac are getting along pretty well for the most part. However Tupac has to eat a special food and I'm scared if she gets to his food or vice versa. Also,he sleeps with me and I truly don't want to sleep with two pups (it's actually the 1 thing I wish I never allowed pac to do ) .... my most biggest concern is tupac.feeling neglected or like he's being replaced or something just thinking about that my heart breaks (literally brought me to tears just a few minutes ago ) ... any advice please Last edited by Tupac2015; 09-09-2016 at 08:45 PM. |
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09-09-2016, 09:53 PM | #2 |
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| Actually, you seem to have the perfect combination going. What you have is what lots of owners pray for when adding a new pup & that's that they get along as well as your 2 are. Please post again in a month when you are all used to this new addition being there & it feels as if she's always been there. It sounds like your boy took rite to her & this is perfect for all. As far as food goes, IF you are free feeding then you will need to stop that & simply develope a new feeding schedule. I have 3 pets on RX diets & meds, 2 dogs & 1 cat. I feed 3 times a day & 1 cat eats in the bathroom so she can't get to the other kitties food or it will make her sick, with the dogs I feed all in the kitchen & watch them till everyone is finished eating so no one eats something they shouldnt be eating as 2 dogs are on RX food. Believe me, you will get the hang of it in no time & like I said in a month it will feel like she's always been there. |
09-10-2016, 03:28 AM | #3 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | I think it's hard when you have only 1 pet, and then you add another - there is always this guilt thing! I would just look deep into your heart/gut and try to discern if if you really do want this new puppy and/or whether you're just being a bit of a worrier or not...
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09-10-2016, 05:21 AM | #4 |
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| Several years ago I had a pack of 3 all 3 years apart, no one got neglected, when first bringing home a new baby yes, they get more attention because they have to be trained, but you will always manage to give your first one MORE attention. I have one boy, adopted, I was so use to a pack it feels strange to have only one around. You are off to an excellent start in that your boy has taken to his new sister. As far as eating, you will have to stay with them and watch the girl does not eat his food, put them in opposite directions in the kitchen. Although your boy sleeps with you, you can train the girl to sleep in HER bed, but in your room. If Tupac felt neglected or he was replaced he would not bother with the little girl. I agree with lillymae, give YOURSELF time to get use to having a second furbutt around.
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09-10-2016, 08:43 AM | #5 |
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| I think it's natural to second-guess yourself in this kind of situation, but I believe you would not have taken this baby girl if she wasn't right for you and yours. Follow Tupac's lead...he seems to be enjoying her! Open your heart, as they say, the more you love, the more you can love...I think Tupac sounds like a wonderfully secure and confident little guy and I don't think he is nearly as concerned about his place with you and/or getting enough attention as you're feeling! Relax and enjoy the antics of your wonderful new little dynamic duo! |
09-10-2016, 01:20 PM | #6 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Richmond VA
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| You may even find that Tupac will be willing to sleep with the new pup away from your bed--certainly worth a try! I know that I never hear a peep from our two from the time that I put them into their pen at night until they hear us up and running the next day. The best is when I find them cuddled up in the tiny crate together while the bed that is available to them is empty. I am sure you will figure out the feeding thing. I just give Maggie her puppy food by hand because that would not be good for Gracie. You might want to see if the prescription food would be harmful to the new pup. If not, just make sure that she gets enough puppy food to grow well. Then you could continue to free feed both.
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09-10-2016, 09:25 PM | #7 |
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| Different pets have different rules! Our families black lab Sam- is never ever ever allowed on my bed- but for Lilah, my lovely yorkie lady, it is her safe space, her haven, she sleeps with me every night. Like someone posted earlier, maybe little Pac will want to join her when he realizes there is a warm snuggly body to cuddle away from the human rolling over jostled bed- although I wouldn't suddenly kick him off my bed at the arrival Of a new puppy- it is definitely a good long term goal. And thank goodness they get along! Lilah refused to eat when Sam first joined the house and is still having some sassy little issues after over two months! I am so envious of your two yorkie home, I am sure you will love it in no time!
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09-10-2016, 10:23 PM | #8 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Staten Island, NY, USA
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| Thank you every one. Feeding was a little easier today. Pac is getting used ton tje fact if put the gate up in the kitchen then it is faiths feeding time. I also noticed Tupac who was always a fussy easter bc of his sensitive tummy ate better both today and last night... it certainly.could be much worse. Does any one crate their baby (s) Tupac has NEVER been crated. Faith came.to us crate trained she does go right in there when she is tired or doesn't want to play any more .... any,crate night crying tips ? |
09-11-2016, 04:52 AM | #9 |
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| Your thread brought back memories of my bringing home Anna....and about a year later, Willie. For about a week (or maybe a little longer) after bringing each of them home, I would have this constant feeling of, "What have I done!" But then our family habits adapted and the pups all adapted...and now we---hubs and me---can't imagine life without all three of them. Barney, the goofy, lovable sweet pea. Anna, the cranky, loyal family protector. And Willie.....the teeny, tiny dictator.
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09-12-2016, 08:28 AM | #10 |
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| I raised a bunch of kids and learned to do everything with all of them at the same time. Reading books before nap time, playing games, etc. It's not easy. It takes a little extra effort but it creates a bond with them and with each other. Dogs will bond with other dogs if they are well adjusted. Make your little guy a part of everything you do with the new one. If he sees she is important to you then she will be important to him. I don't know how much room you have on your bed but sometimes putting a nice warm, soft dog bed on your bed will help stop the crowding that sometimes happens when dogs sleep on the bed. If you get a medium sized one the two might eventually decide to cuddle together in it. The thing that bothered me when I got another dog was I was afraid Gracie might decide to spend more time with the new one than me. Well, that has not been an issue. I just need a bigger lap now. |
09-13-2016, 07:52 AM | #11 |
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| I had cold feet during my first month after getting my second! I know exactly how you feel! I really felt the guilt because my first didn't want anything to do with the new puppy. She was also a lot harder to potty train too! But...the guilty feeling passed quickly and now they love each other! Still working on the potty training though
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09-13-2016, 08:13 AM | #12 |
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| My first boy has an 'only child' personality, but he accepted having a younger brother. The fact that Tupac is getting along with the puppy is a great start. My dogs have their individual special routines with the humans, so no one feels left out. Although Teddy gets babied a lot, I give Max extra attention and reassurance that he is my main guy. I still take him out individually. With Tupac, try an xpen with a bed in your bedroom. My boys often sleep in their own beds next to mine. They cuddle with me for awhile, but then they get too hot and they don't like that I move around. Tupac might enjoy a really cushy bed next to yours.
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