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yougetthesmiles · 01-31-2007, 09:37 AM

Every morning when I'm getting ready for work, Lillie follows me everywhere, it's like she knows I have to leave. She watches me get dressed, she watches me brush my teeth and she watches me get my shoes on, and she just stares me down with the saddest eyes. I feel so bad when I leave and have to put her in her expen. I hold her in my arms like a baby and tell her how much I love her and I will be home real soon! She is only home alone 3 days out of the week, but I still hate it and feel so darn bad. So my question is... If she did have a playmate, would she still feel this way, or would she be happier if she had someone in her pen with her?

Bizzymammabee · 01-31-2007, 09:48 AM

I think if you can afford it financially, emotionally and time wise then go for the second. I had Lex first but didn't worry much becuse he played with the cat when she saw fit to play. But I did recently get another baby (Lulu) so he could have real company. They have such a great time together and when we leave to go some place he doesn't whine or shadow me like he used to. I would suggest a second. Double the trouble but also double the fun and love.

My friend bought Lulu's sister and he is now in the process of getting ready to get another so she can have company because he notices the same behaviour being exhibited in Bailey.

Lexi Rae · 01-31-2007, 09:50 AM

im sure she would be happier with a playmate.. i wish i could get one for lexi, but i cant right now, its hard enough with her and being single... if you could do it, then you should, you wont as guilty as you do leaving her now...

celstu1 · 01-31-2007, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by yougetthesmiles

Every morning when I'm getting ready for work, Lillie follows me everywhere, it's like she knows I have to leave. She watches me get dressed, she watches me brush my teeth and she watches me get my shoes on, and she just stares me down with the saddest eyes. I feel so bad when I leave and have to put her in her expen. I hold her in my arms like a baby and tell her how much I love her and I will be home real soon! She is only home alone 3 days out of the week, but I still hate it and feel so darn bad. So my question is... If she did have a playmate, would she still feel this way, or would she be happier if she had someone in her pen with her?

I have 2, they are littermates, brothers! It makes ME feel better when I leave for work that they have each other to cuddle with and play with during the day, but they both don't want me to go when Im getting ready in the morning. They both follow me around, they don't like when I put shoes on, they will bark at me!

I feel really badly when I leave for work cuz I don't think another one will make your baby not care if you leave or not, but at least will give her someone to play with and 'hang out' with while you are away! Pretty much it alleviates YOUR guilt!!

Timmy · 01-31-2007, 09:54 AM

I got Mimi for the same reason and now they both whine when I leave them in the morning. I guess they just hate to be home alone. I do love having 2 and adding a 3rd soon

Then I'll have 3 whiners!!

sassypup · 01-31-2007, 10:03 AM

huh, sadly I go through the exact same thing you do +she starts to tremble when she knows it's time for me to leave. She has the 'you aren't going to leave me look' it's terribly sad and breaks my heart too. I could imagine two to change that quite a lot.

aarnold808 · 01-31-2007, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by celstu1

I have 2, they are littermates, brothers! It makes ME feel better when I leave for work that they have each other to cuddle with and play with during the day, but they both don't want me to go when Im getting ready in the morning. They both follow me around, they don't like when I put shoes on, they will bark at me!

I feel really badly when I leave for work cuz I don't think another one will make your baby not care if you leave or not, but at least will give her someone to play with and 'hang out' with while you are away! Pretty much it alleviates YOUR guilt!!

Oh wow, I thought it was only my two that barked at me when I put my shoes on. They usually can sense when I'm leaving and they get upset.. but I got Theresa a month after Teddy because I hated him being alone. Plus, I make a commute to SF every morning to go to school.. and on my breaks I would drive all the way back home to see him. Not only was that not cost effective it only made him want me more. Getting Theresa was a good thing, they play and fight, and snuggle up together when they are bored. But it gives me A GREAT PEACE OF MIND knowing he's not lonely.

daisy mae06 · 01-31-2007, 10:04 AM

Yorkies yorkies If you have one it's fun if you have more it'a Yorkie Party. and Yes I say GO FOR IT ! I love my to and my Yorkie wanna be GR lol 82 pound yorkie here is a Picture of my wannabe Amy

Gingergirlsmom · 01-31-2007, 10:04 AM

Well, I'm no expert, but here's my experience:

In just a short time since we brought Bernie home, Bernie and Ginger have become "attached at the hip"! Ginger has always been a good girl, and never fussed when I left, but BERNIE just about has a heart attack. For the first couple of weeks, they were seperated (til I was sure how everyone was getting along) But I just started gating them all (I also have a 15 year old mix) in the kitchen when I leave, and I think they are ALL happier. Bernie's even reduced his fussing to a low whine!

Other benefits:

The two of them play all the time. Now when I'm doing work, cooking dinner, or visiting YT, instead of Ginger sitting at my feet fussing for me to play or snuggle, she and Bernie are at my feet rolling around or napping together. It was the best decision I ever made.

BTW, I think the fact that they are close in age is the ticket (she's two, he's one). We've always had two dogs, but there's always been a huge discrepancy in their ages. These two are just peas in a pod!

chachi · 01-31-2007, 10:09 AM

I dont know if having two will stop lillie From following you around everywhere. I have two and Jewels still follows me. They are more content when you leave them home when you have two. They have each other to play with

Rudys Mom · 01-31-2007, 10:20 AM

I want to "Thank" the person who lst posted this question. And I also "Thank" everyone for their imput. My Rudy does the same thing when I have to leave for work.

I finally convinced my husband, well let's just say he's going along with it, to get another dog. I think it will help Rudy a lot to have another dog there. I am looking into getting a shih tzu from a rescue in my area. Keeping my fingers crossed. Again, "Thanks" everyone.

Rudys Mom (Dawn)

rockbaker · 01-31-2007, 10:32 AM

I have two and they are great together....One is an adult rescue and the other was about 3 yrs when we put them together. They don't cry when I leave... just curl up and go to sleep.

Consider getting a rescue from a yorkie rescue. You'll be saving a life. You might also want volunteer and foster a yorkie. You can always adopt him if it works out.. usually at a discount.

Roxanne

furby2000 · 01-31-2007, 11:23 AM

Well, this is the reason why I have 2 now, so they can keep eachother company at all times and especially when I have to leave the house and leave them in their "room". However, I now have TWO pairs of sad eyes and puppy faces staring me down when I and my daughter are getting ready to leave out. However, on the other hand it is much better to know that at least they will have eachother's company while we are out instead of being all alone. So I say if you could afford it, do it for sure

bsabbot · 01-31-2007, 12:11 PM

we got our 2nd one this Christmas. While I'm sure it will get better-be prepared for some sibling rivalry AND DONT GO FOR THE MOST OUTGOING PUPPY-I made this mistake and now the puppy dominates the other dog-she makes the older one miserable, chewing on her, biting at her and barking.

We havent really got to bond w/the new puppy b/c she is just infatuated with my other yorkie. We'll see-but it has been a mess.... my other yorkie ws doing the same thing and I thought, well I'll just get a puppy for company.
I STRONGLY suggest maybe a rescue or a little bit of an older dog -maybe it's just the puppy we have, but it seems so much harder trying to train AND acclimate the dogs. I think it's her personality too. She just has to be into everything and has to be #1.
All of the yt'ers say they will eventually LOVE eachother, but be prepared for time to adjust

good luck

Chelsey · 01-31-2007, 12:19 PM

The above replies have said it all, and i firmly believe yorkies do better in pairs most of the time. You will feel less guilty for leaving the house!

01-31-2007, 09:48 AM	#2
Bizzymammabee Luvs Lulu Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 6,931 Blog Entries: 1	I think if you can afford it financially, emotionally and time wise then go for the second. I had Lex first but didn't worry much becuse he played with the cat when she saw fit to play. But I did recently get another baby (Lulu) so he could have real company. They have such a great time together and when we leave to go some place he doesn't whine or shadow me like he used to. I would suggest a second. Double the trouble but also double the fun and love. My friend bought Lulu's sister and he is now in the process of getting ready to get another so she can have company because he notices the same behaviour being exhibited in Bailey. __________________ Lulu will always be in my heart

01-31-2007, 09:50 AM	#3
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	im sure she would be happier with a playmate.. i wish i could get one for lexi, but i cant right now, its hard enough with her and being single... if you could do it, then you should, you wont as guilty as you do leaving her now... __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

01-31-2007, 10:04 AM	#8
daisy mae06 Kodi & Pixie 2 Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NEBRASKA Posts: 14,766	Yorkies yorkies If you have one it's fun if you have more it'a Yorkie Party. and Yes I say GO FOR IT ! I love my to and my Yorkie wanna be GR lol 82 pound yorkie here is a Picture of my wannabe Amy Attached Thumbnails __________________ OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org LorisCritterSitter.com

01-31-2007, 10:04 AM	#9
Gingergirlsmom and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8,283	Well, I'm no expert, but here's my experience: In just a short time since we brought Bernie home, Bernie and Ginger have become "attached at the hip"! Ginger has always been a good girl, and never fussed when I left, but BERNIE just about has a heart attack. For the first couple of weeks, they were seperated (til I was sure how everyone was getting along) But I just started gating them all (I also have a 15 year old mix) in the kitchen when I leave, and I think they are ALL happier. Bernie's even reduced his fussing to a low whine! Other benefits: The two of them play all the time. Now when I'm doing work, cooking dinner, or visiting YT, instead of Ginger sitting at my feet fussing for me to play or snuggle, she and Bernie are at my feet rolling around or napping together. It was the best decision I ever made. BTW, I think the fact that they are close in age is the ticket (she's two, he's one). We've always had two dogs, but there's always been a huge discrepancy in their ages. These two are just peas in a pod! __________________ Ginger Bernie Fun Kitty

01-31-2007, 10:09 AM	#10
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I dont know if having two will stop lillie From following you around everywhere. I have two and Jewels still follows me. They are more content when you leave them home when you have two. They have each other to play with __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

01-31-2007, 09:37 AM	#1
yougetthesmiles BANNED FOR NOT MAILING PRODUCTS PURCHASED Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,295 Blog Entries: 3	Question for you if you have 2... Every morning when I'm getting ready for work, Lillie follows me everywhere, it's like she knows I have to leave. She watches me get dressed, she watches me brush my teeth and she watches me get my shoes on, and she just stares me down with the saddest eyes. I feel so bad when I leave and have to put her in her expen. I hold her in my arms like a baby and tell her how much I love her and I will be home real soon! She is only home alone 3 days out of the week, but I still hate it and feel so darn bad. So my question is... If she did have a playmate, would she still feel this way, or would she be happier if she had someone in her pen with her?

01-31-2007, 09:54 AM	#5
Timmy Mimi & Gabby too! Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 3,208	I got Mimi for the same reason and now they both whine when I leave them in the morning. I guess they just hate to be home alone. I do love having 2 and adding a 3rd soon Then I'll have 3 whiners!!

01-31-2007, 10:03 AM	#6
sassypup Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: S. Ca Posts: 1,905	huh, sadly I go through the exact same thing you do +she starts to tremble when she knows it's time for me to leave. She has the 'you aren't going to leave me look' it's terribly sad and breaks my heart too. I could imagine two to change that quite a lot.

01-31-2007, 10:20 AM	#11
Rudys Mom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 4,327	I want to "Thank" the person who lst posted this question. And I also "Thank" everyone for their imput. My Rudy does the same thing when I have to leave for work. I finally convinced my husband, well let's just say he's going along with it, to get another dog. I think it will help Rudy a lot to have another dog there. I am looking into getting a shih tzu from a rescue in my area. Keeping my fingers crossed. Again, "Thanks" everyone. Rudys Mom (Dawn)

01-31-2007, 10:32 AM	#12
rockbaker YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: nc Posts: 403	twice as nice yorkies I have two and they are great together....One is an adult rescue and the other was about 3 yrs when we put them together. They don't cry when I leave... just curl up and go to sleep. Consider getting a rescue from a yorkie rescue. You'll be saving a life. You might also want volunteer and foster a yorkie. You can always adopt him if it works out.. usually at a discount. Roxanne

01-31-2007, 11:23 AM	#13
furby2000 Lil' Divas mom Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 3,337	Well, this is the reason why I have 2 now, so they can keep eachother company at all times and especially when I have to leave the house and leave them in their "room". However, I now have TWO pairs of sad eyes and puppy faces staring me down when I and my daughter are getting ready to leave out. However, on the other hand it is much better to know that at least they will have eachother's company while we are out instead of being all alone. So I say if you could afford it, do it for sure __________________ Tiffany http://www.dogster.com/?447329 & little Zoey:http://www.dogster.com/dogs/859071

01-31-2007, 12:11 PM	#14
bsabbot Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: denver Posts: 120	we got our 2nd one this Christmas. While I'm sure it will get better-be prepared for some sibling rivalry AND DONT GO FOR THE MOST OUTGOING PUPPY-I made this mistake and now the puppy dominates the other dog-she makes the older one miserable, chewing on her, biting at her and barking. We havent really got to bond w/the new puppy b/c she is just infatuated with my other yorkie. We'll see-but it has been a mess.... my other yorkie ws doing the same thing and I thought, well I'll just get a puppy for company. I STRONGLY suggest maybe a rescue or a little bit of an older dog -maybe it's just the puppy we have, but it seems so much harder trying to train AND acclimate the dogs. I think it's her personality too. She just has to be into everything and has to be #1. All of the yt'ers say they will eventually LOVE eachother, but be prepared for time to adjust good luck

01-31-2007, 12:19 PM	#15
Chelsey My2Pearls Chelsey & Chanel YT Donator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: N Posts: 4,097	The above replies have said it all, and i firmly believe yorkies do better in pairs most of the time. You will feel less guilty for leaving the house!