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04-17-2005, 02:22 PM | #1 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ohio
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| Help! Maggie's Getting a Sister Good afternoon, and thanks for letting me be a part of your community. (I found you through a Google search...looking for somewhere to ask a group of Yorkie Experts a question I have). Maggie is the Love of my LIFE! She is an almost 4 year old Yorkie girl...and without a question is the one dog for which I have waited all my life! (I remember being around 10 the first time I heard of Yorkies and decided that that was the one dog I truly wanted.) Perhaps it goes without saying that Maggie might be just a titch on the spoiled side. She does love me, and is really a bit possessive of me (as in when I dare to go near another dog). Well, anyway, I thought it would be a good idea to get Maggie a playmate around her own size (so that I could stop being the one to play chase around the furniture with her). Actually this has been under contemplation for nearly a year, and under serious thought for about six months. About 4 months ago I contacted the breeder from whom I got Maggie (Why mess with a good thing?), who recently got back in touch advising that she has Maggie's half sister (same dad) for sale. Originally she was going to try to show this dog, but feels she might be just a bit too small, with a bit too short a back. Anyway, Molly will be joining us at our home on Friday next. (I am soooooo excited....just like a new parent, I think). My worry is about how Maggie is going to cope with this. I'm prepared (I think) for her to be a bit jealous at first, and am fully prepared to smother her with all the love and devotion she needs. (She is, and always, will be "First Yorkie"!) Heck, I've even arranged for a week of vacation after I pick up Molly to help ease the two of them through the transition. I know they'll be safe in the daytime, even when I am at work, as I've always crated Maggie days (out of fear she might push one of the cats too far and get herself seriously in trouble...plus it's way easier on the potty issue). Mollie will have an adjoining crate, so they can see one another but not get at one another, should that be an issue. Anyone else ever add a sibling to the household (with a very possessive little girl)? Any problems I should watch for? I mean, Maggie won't get violent or anything, will she? (I would note that she's never bitten anyone or anything...and we do share the house with two cats). BTW, Maggie weighs in at a whomping 4.5 pounds. Molly, who is presently 4 months old just passed 2 pounds, but is expected to grow to be around Maggie size when full grown. OK, OK. I know it's silly. I'm REALLY looking forward to getting Molly, but really worried Maggie is going to hate me forever!!!!!!!!!!! |
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04-17-2005, 02:26 PM | #2 |
YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Frisco TX
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| She might be a little jealouse at first. Girls tend to be me possessive with their owners of the opposite sex. Just introduce slowly and be ready to scoop the little one up if needed. It might take a few days for them to warm up. Make sure to always pay Maggie attention at the same time as Molly. That way she will see that your affection has not wavered.Good luck and Congratulations
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04-17-2005, 02:39 PM | #3 |
The Royal Mommy Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: California
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| I was a little concerned about introducing Tia to the house. I think we were realistic in our expectations and prepared Sandy as best we could. She got (still gets, actually) a lot of extra attention and I don't think Tia has ever made her feel threatened. We were pleasantly surprised with how quickly and well Sandy adjusted to having Tia around -- AND she is SO much more active now that she has a playmate. We don't have to convince her to run around, she does it on her own!
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04-18-2005, 06:27 AM | #4 |
Got Mojo? Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Miami
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| That is soo good, dogs are pack animals and really really enjoy other canine company. Post pictures when you can...hope they get along just fine!
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04-18-2005, 01:53 PM | #5 |
My2Pearls Chelsey & Chanel YT Donator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: N
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| Congrats on ur new baby and welcome to this forum its nice having u here. The first few weeks i guess Maggie will show a little jealousy but i know for a fact that after a while they will be the best of friends just remember to share ur attention equally, Maggie will act like the older sister and she will repremand Molly but they tend to sort themselves out and before u know it, they will be inseperable and Maggie will be very protective of her little sister. Good luck and dont forget we LOVE to see pics on here!
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04-18-2005, 05:26 PM | #6 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Columbus, Ohio
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| I just had to laugh because my nieces are named Molly and Maggie! I can't wait to tell them there are two Yorkie babes out there named after them! haha
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04-18-2005, 05:54 PM | #7 |
Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: IOWA
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| Figment713 Welcome to this board, I know you'll find lots of good advise here. I don't have a yorkie yet, so can't speak for them, but I've had up to four doxsies at one time and they never had any problems getting along together! You'll really enjoy watching them play together, I'm sure. |
04-19-2005, 04:03 AM | #8 |
Boppin' Bo! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Indiana
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| Bo and I say welcome to YorkieTalk! Maggie will eventually thank you for getting her a sister, I'm sure. We added Bo to our household after having only our 8 year old Schnauzer, Woody, for that many years. Wow, it was a real challenge at first and I feared I had made a mistake but now they really really play together and it's so fun to watch. Bo was persistent in his attentions to Woody and did all the submissive postures. It took at least 2 months for Woody to warm up to him. And Bo got nipped a few times, nothing serious, just Woody reminding him who the Alpha dog in the house is. Shower Maggie with love and treats. The baby won't know the difference at first. Molly will get used to seeing Maggie get fed first and will accept that. Buy new toys that both will play with. Woody was REAL possessive of his toys at first. We have to feed Woody first and in a separate room (he eats different food anyway) and that way there is no snarling around the supper dish. Woody is a big pig so our biggest problem is keeping him out of Bo's food cause Bo is a snacker and doesn't eat it all at first. Bo's had to develop some pretty sophisticated strategies to keep the "enemy" from stealing his goodies!! See this thread, http://yorkietalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4049 Good luck, post pix, and let us know how it goes!!
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04-19-2005, 07:45 AM | #9 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bay Area, California
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| Congrats on your new addition, I love the name Molly! It will take time but I am sure Maggie will grow to love Molly, she will be so happy to have a companion. MIssy was glad to have Max around on the 1st day but didnt let me love him for about 2 weeks, I had to keep my distance or she would cry and whine, my husband and kids were allowed to hold him though so he wasnt negelcted. After a few weeks she realized she was still my baby and it was ok to share her mommy with him, they are best friends now and it all worked out perfectly. Good Luck and keep us posted. |
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