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08-18-2017, 10:42 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Carrollton, Tx
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| May have to rehome female Yorkie About a month ago, we got a wonderfully friendly and sweet 4 year old Yorkie (Masha). At first, things seemed to be tolerable between the new dog and our sweet and very friendly Yorkie, Gracie, but I noticed that Gracie acts like she is afraid to be close to the new girl and shies away. Masha has jumped on Gracie twice now, not particularly about food bowl issues, just in general. Once, I was playing with Gracie and she just ran over and got in between us. My vet says that sometimes medication can be prescribed that might help, but he recommends behavioral training. If that is not successful, then rehoming. She is a wonderful watchdog, loving to a fault and comes easily to me for loving. I am just sick over this, but I can see the horrible effect this is having on Gracie. The dog has attached herself mainly to me and I love her. We are on vacation, and Gracie has spent the entire time, when not outside, on our bed at the hotel. Today, my husband walked each dog outside separately and when Gracie returned, Masha met her at the room door and acted like she was going to get in her face. She comes easily to me, but walks with her head and tail down. We are the 4th owners, experienced Yorkie owners (6 previously) and have never had a problem like this. Her history includes possible abuse by owners number 2 and some aggression towards the male Yorkie that owner number 3 owned. What in the world am I going to do here? |
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08-20-2017, 09:41 AM | #2 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| I think you need to try verything you possibly can to not rehome her again. Are both girls fixed? You need to get a trainer envolved asap.
__________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart! |
08-20-2017, 10:59 AM | #3 |
YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Island of Malta
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| I had a similar problem when I introduced my rescue Yorkie, Lucy, last year. She had two previous owners and was badly neglected. She's got a rather dominant but very loving character. She's around 9 years old but could even be older. Jake, who is now 5 years old, wouldn't go near her and was very unhappy. Lucy would take his toys away when he was playing with them and she always got in between Jake and I when I called him. I wasn't sure what to do, so I just kept an eye on them and never left them on their own. Eventually Jake made friends with her. Nowadays he doesn't mind if she gets cuddles, sometimes he just comes over for some too. He likes playing tug-of-war with her with his toys. Good luck with the training, I hope you don't have to find her a new home. It does take some time until they settle down together. |
08-20-2017, 12:09 PM | #4 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Carrollton, Tx
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| Rehome I will try everything to avoid this. I love the little dog, and she loves me too. This may be part of the problem, since she gets in between Gracie and me sometimes... |
08-20-2017, 01:42 PM | #5 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
Posts: 23,247
| Are you giving them both separate times of the day for just them?
__________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart! |
08-20-2017, 02:40 PM | #6 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Carrollton, Tx
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| Separate time? I have not tried that, but when I pet them, they are on opposite sides of me. |
08-20-2017, 03:43 PM | #7 |
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| Hi There, Sorry to hear of the problem you have with your new dog and how it is affecting Gracie. I am no expert like so many on here are but this is what I feel I would do if I had the same situation. Gracie would always be my top priority and I would let her know that she is still number one in my eyes. She must be feeling some things that are making her unhappy with this new situation in her life now. I know your new dog needs to feel love and secure with you as well since she has had so many bad experiences with other owners. As was said it is a good idea to give them attention one on one separately in play time and even walking time. It is also good to pet them with one on each side as you are doing. Showing them that both are the object of your affection. I hope things turn out better for you all. It no doubt will take time and even training as was mentioned but it will be good to get them both on an even keel with each other and you too. Best wishes.
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08-20-2017, 07:46 PM | #8 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
Posts: 23,247
| I have three and unless I am sick I spend alone time with each one of them and we ussally do some training and stuff.
__________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart! |
08-20-2017, 07:47 PM | #9 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
Posts: 23,247
| Are they both spayed?
__________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart! |
08-20-2017, 10:33 PM | #10 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Carrollton, Tx
Posts: 21
| Spayed Gracie is, but I can't see the scar on Masha's tummy. I took both of them with me to visit friends tonight. Gracie is always full of energy running to people for attention. Masha kept growling, but wagging her tail and trying her best to get to my friend's husband, where Gracie had the floor. I could tell it was because she wanted attention and petting too. I think she was "talking" to us. She acted so happy when she got over to him. |
08-21-2017, 08:46 AM | #11 | |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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__________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart! | |
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