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Mona9982 · 06-18-2006, 07:12 AM

Well i'm starting to think getting a German Shepherd puppy was a bad idea. I have a 3yr Old Yorkie named Harry and i just bought a 13 week old German Shepherd puppy for my fiancee as a wedding present. Anywho...its terrible! Eva (German Shepherd) wants to play with Harry but Harry keeps barking and growling at her and all she wants to do is play. I've never been in the situation where a new dog comes in while i still have another dog. I've only done it with cats and that's cake.

Well obviously Eva is 10 times bigger than Harry and Harry is not scared of her or anything because he approaches her but with grilling teeth and a face like "you come near me i'll bite your paws off!" Eva is the sweetest puppy ever and we are not planning on giving her up because my Yorkie has big dog syndrome. I just got her this past Friday and terribly need some advice on how to introduce them properly without any screaming. Eva tends to get sad and starts to cry when Harry doenst want to play with her. PLEASE HELP!

chattiesmom · 06-18-2006, 07:15 AM

First things first

Welcome to YT

Getting the GSD throught the puppy phase will be a challenge. But in a couple of years

you will look back on this time and smile!

Katys mom · 06-18-2006, 07:31 AM

I don't think that it is necessarily a German Shepard problem. I think it may be either a new dog to family or an older dog not wanting to play with the young pup issue.

I agree in time they will come to love each other.

Good Luck!

Mona9982 · 06-18-2006, 07:33 AM

Not saying its Eva's fault. She's been an angel. I just dont know who to introduce Harry and Eva so Harry wont fight with her all the time. Any advice?

megan_kat22 · 06-18-2006, 07:34 AM

Make sure you do a lot of obedience training with both, it will teach them to socialize and play nice, lol. This is especially important for the GSD, big unsocialized dogs cannot be picked up or shushed by their owners when they get angry- they can be dangerous just because of sheer size. I think with some time and patience they will get along famously. If things get to be too much for you little guy, seperate them and give each individual time.

mustangbee · 06-18-2006, 10:24 AM

Welcome to YT!
I'm sure soon they will become best friends.
It just takes time.
Can you post some pictures, we would love to see!

MyTrixie143 · 06-18-2006, 10:49 AM

Just keep a watchful eye on them and give them some time and before you know it, they will become good friends. My dogs are always acting the same way when a new dog comes to join the family. After some time, they become friends and get along great. Just make sure that the german shephard is gentle with the yorkies, she may not be able to hurt them now, but when she is bigger she needs to know that she has to be careful and gentle in order to play with the smaller dog.

bonmur · 06-18-2006, 11:47 AM

It may just be your older dogs way of letting the puppy know right off who is in charge. I have let them intermingle keeping the bigger of the two on a short leash but you may also have to keep the older dog on a leash as well just to keep them together. With you holding on you can control if it starts to get out of hand. My vet once told me an older dog will not hurt a younger dog as they know when they are dealing with a puppy, It may take a while but the older one is just letting the little on know the boundaries right off.Once the younger dog is submissive and calm about the older one it will be much easier. They need to socialize though, better now while the younger one is smaller than it will be as an adultsupervision with control is the key though., Even if for jsut a few min at a time several times a day
Bonnie

Mona9982 · 06-18-2006, 12:20 PM

Thanks for all the advice. Harry isnt that bad when im there and up close and personal with Eva. He just starts to grill his teeth. I'm just hoping Harry will come around soon.

Hickey007 · 06-18-2006, 05:07 PM

Maybe you can try to get them on neutral grounds. Take them to a park to play quite a bit. They, or Harry, maybe find that he likes the new puppy. I think its just Harry's way of showing who's boss and who's house it is, like mentioned earlier. So I don't know really if the neutral grounds will even work, b/c when they get back in the house Harry will prob be the same way until he just gets used to it and is over the whole new puppy thing. One other thing may be to wear Harry out, take him for a long walk and when you get back have the new puppy out playing in the house, Harry may be to wore out to really care, but again when he rests up it'll prob be the same way. I don't know though, maybe if Harry is worse at one point than another this would be a good time to do the walk thing. Like if its mainly when you first get them together, take Harry for a walk then when you get back get the new pup out. Or if its at feeding time take Harry for a walk then when you get home put the new food out.

Honestly though the best advice is just give it time is the best advice, they'll make great buds one day.

xBUTTERCUPx · 06-18-2006, 06:28 PM

Welcome to YT. I introduced my yorkie to my 4-year-old golden retriever a about 2 months ago. They didn't get along at all. It took about 2-3 weeks for both my yorkie and golden to come around. I believe it takes time and patience. It's similar to introducing an infant to a new place or people.

peanut · 06-18-2006, 07:14 PM

I just recently got a gsd puppy he is almost 3 months old and peanut puts him in his place all the time he is the alpha, but Max still plays but he knows to back off of peanut..Lexie is another story, she loves Max to death and she wants to play with him all the time, but her being only 4.8 pounds I will only let them play together when I am right in the middle of them and watch them like a hawk..Peanut is only 7 pounds but he will not fight but will growl at Max if he starts playing to ruff, Lexie won't growl at him she just wants to play...With alot of training in time everything will calm down and they will be best friends... That should happen for you to..I think your yorkie is trying to let her know he is alpha...here is a pic of Lexie & Max 3 weeks ago..

SnowWa · 06-18-2006, 09:56 PM

It has always taken a week or two for a new animal to settle in at my house (cats and/or dogs).

Don't force them to be together and, of course, don't let one be mean to the other. I think they get along fine soon.

Give your Yorkie special attention (more than you do the new pup for a while) -- because he's the one that is already bonded to you and might feel some jealousy.

Good luck! Carol Jean

06-18-2006, 07:12 AM	#1
Mona9982 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 5	I think it was a bad idea! Well i'm starting to think getting a German Shepherd puppy was a bad idea. I have a 3yr Old Yorkie named Harry and i just bought a 13 week old German Shepherd puppy for my fiancee as a wedding present. Anywho...its terrible! Eva (German Shepherd) wants to play with Harry but Harry keeps barking and growling at her and all she wants to do is play. I've never been in the situation where a new dog comes in while i still have another dog. I've only done it with cats and that's cake. Well obviously Eva is 10 times bigger than Harry and Harry is not scared of her or anything because he approaches her but with grilling teeth and a face like "you come near me i'll bite your paws off!" Eva is the sweetest puppy ever and we are not planning on giving her up because my Yorkie has big dog syndrome. I just got her this past Friday and terribly need some advice on how to introduce them properly without any screaming. Eva tends to get sad and starts to cry when Harry doenst want to play with her. PLEASE HELP!

06-18-2006, 07:15 AM	#2
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	First things first Welcome to YT Getting the GSD throught the puppy phase will be a challenge. But in a couple of years you will look back on this time and smile! __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com

06-18-2006, 07:34 AM	#5
megan_kat22 I love my boys! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 1,913	Make sure you do a lot of obedience training with both, it will teach them to socialize and play nice, lol. This is especially important for the GSD, big unsocialized dogs cannot be picked up or shushed by their owners when they get angry- they can be dangerous just because of sheer size. I think with some time and patience they will get along famously. If things get to be too much for you little guy, seperate them and give each individual time. __________________ -Megan, Tucker & Tripp "My little dogs- heartbeats at my feet" www.dropshots.com/megan_kat22

06-18-2006, 10:24 AM	#6
mustangbee Donating YT 9000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Carolina :) Posts: 10,616	Welcome to YT! I'm sure soon they will become best friends. It just takes time. Can you post some pictures, we would love to see! __________________ Friends are God's way of apologizing for our relatives. "Love & Support Our YT Members" Gina & Princess Member of the SSLS

06-18-2006, 10:49 AM	#7
MyTrixie143 Mom to 6 Beautiful Furkids Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,409	Just keep a watchful eye on them and give them some time and before you know it, they will become good friends. My dogs are always acting the same way when a new dog comes to join the family. After some time, they become friends and get along great. Just make sure that the german shephard is gentle with the yorkies, she may not be able to hurt them now, but when she is bigger she needs to know that she has to be careful and gentle in order to play with the smaller dog. __________________ A dog is a furry person! http://www.dogster.com/?300866 Tracey and the gang DestinyHarmonyScamperGracieLillieKiwi Hershey Peppi

06-18-2006, 07:31 AM	#3
Katys mom I love yorkie kisses Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,751	I don't think that it is necessarily a German Shepard problem. I think it may be either a new dog to family or an older dog not wanting to play with the young pup issue. I agree in time they will come to love each other. Good Luck!

06-18-2006, 07:33 AM	#4
Mona9982 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 5	Not saying its Eva's fault. She's been an angel. I just dont know who to introduce Harry and Eva so Harry wont fight with her all the time. Any advice?

06-18-2006, 11:47 AM	#8
bonmur YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UT Posts: 306	It may just be your older dogs way of letting the puppy know right off who is in charge. I have let them intermingle keeping the bigger of the two on a short leash but you may also have to keep the older dog on a leash as well just to keep them together. With you holding on you can control if it starts to get out of hand. My vet once told me an older dog will not hurt a younger dog as they know when they are dealing with a puppy, It may take a while but the older one is just letting the little on know the boundaries right off.Once the younger dog is submissive and calm about the older one it will be much easier. They need to socialize though, better now while the younger one is smaller than it will be as an adultsupervision with control is the key though., Even if for jsut a few min at a time several times a day Bonnie

06-18-2006, 12:20 PM	#9
Mona9982 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 5	Thanks for all the advice. Harry isnt that bad when im there and up close and personal with Eva. He just starts to grill his teeth. I'm just hoping Harry will come around soon.

06-18-2006, 05:07 PM	#10
Hickey007 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 789	Maybe you can try to get them on neutral grounds. Take them to a park to play quite a bit. They, or Harry, maybe find that he likes the new puppy. I think its just Harry's way of showing who's boss and who's house it is, like mentioned earlier. So I don't know really if the neutral grounds will even work, b/c when they get back in the house Harry will prob be the same way until he just gets used to it and is over the whole new puppy thing. One other thing may be to wear Harry out, take him for a long walk and when you get back have the new puppy out playing in the house, Harry may be to wore out to really care, but again when he rests up it'll prob be the same way. I don't know though, maybe if Harry is worse at one point than another this would be a good time to do the walk thing. Like if its mainly when you first get them together, take Harry for a walk then when you get back get the new pup out. Or if its at feeding time take Harry for a walk then when you get home put the new food out. Honestly though the best advice is just give it time is the best advice, they'll make great buds one day. __________________ Courtney

06-18-2006, 06:28 PM	#11
xBUTTERCUPx YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 905	Welcome to YT. I introduced my yorkie to my 4-year-old golden retriever a about 2 months ago. They didn't get along at all. It took about 2-3 weeks for both my yorkie and golden to come around. I believe it takes time and patience. It's similar to introducing an infant to a new place or people.

06-18-2006, 07:14 PM	#12
peanut Dogs Rule Cats Drool! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 7,895	I just recently got a gsd puppy he is almost 3 months old and peanut puts him in his place all the time he is the alpha, but Max still plays but he knows to back off of peanut..Lexie is another story, she loves Max to death and she wants to play with him all the time, but her being only 4.8 pounds I will only let them play together when I am right in the middle of them and watch them like a hawk..Peanut is only 7 pounds but he will not fight but will growl at Max if he starts playing to ruff, Lexie won't growl at him she just wants to play...With alot of training in time everything will calm down and they will be best friends... That should happen for you to..I think your yorkie is trying to let her know he is alpha...here is a pic of Lexie & Max 3 weeks ago.. Attached Thumbnails __________________ KIM

06-18-2006, 09:56 PM	#13
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	It has always taken a week or two for a new animal to settle in at my house (cats and/or dogs). Don't force them to be together and, of course, don't let one be mean to the other. I think they get along fine soon. Give your Yorkie special attention (more than you do the new pup for a while) -- because he's the one that is already bonded to you and might feel some jealousy. Good luck! Carol Jean __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.