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GracieGirl · 12-04-2006, 04:11 PM

I have recently been thinking about getting another Yorkie. Gracie is 2 years old and I think I finally have the time for another one. I know quite a few of you have 2 or more Yorkies and was wondering how hard is it for them to adapt to one another??? And how do you go about training the new puppy...do you allow him or her to interact right away with your older Yorkie???

Any advice would be appreciated!!!

Shandy

BlondieGirl87 · 12-04-2006, 05:55 PM

Don't have a clue as to what to tell you but Jaden is two and I'm looking for another one myself as a playmate for him so I would be interested in hearing the answers for this thread too!

GracieGirl · 12-05-2006, 05:42 AM

Bump...

Patti · 12-05-2006, 06:06 AM

I also am looking for a 2nd Yorkie and my 3rd dog. I do worry Cali will be jealous but Maya adjusted to Cali when I got her last year.

Amanda7 · 12-05-2006, 03:07 PM

Snickers was 1 year old when we brought Baxter home (at 12 weeks). We introduced them slowly and Baxter being the new baby didn't really understand what was going on. Snickers was agitated at first, running up to Baxter and barking, posturing, and basically showing superiority.

It took about two weeks for Snickers to adjust. We always supervised them together, and kept Baxter crated when we couldn't give 100% attention. But after about two weeks, things really calmed down and the turning point came when we saw the two of them sleeping side by side on their pillow. They are now best pals!

It's important to give the older dog the same amount of attention he always got. And also put him first when giving treats, feeding, going out, etc. This reinforces his position as the dominant one.

Good luck!

frankie mum · 12-05-2006, 03:21 PM

hi
i got 2 dogs before .one yorkie and toy poodle they 9 months and 1 year old .and now i got another yorkie 6 months old just last week.toy poodle like new yorkie no problem.but my first yorkie hide from the new one.but the next day .he looking at new one and come near him.now one week later they all play together and eat in the same plate..so good to see.it work well at my place..and iam so happy..

cj125 · 12-05-2006, 05:15 PM

We've been talking about the same thing! Our Mia is 9 months old... We were wondering if it was too soon. I'd like to hear how old everyone's Yorkies were when they got the 2nd one.

Brookef18 · 12-05-2006, 06:06 PM

I am also thinking chewy needs a friend...I would do it in a heart beat if I knew he would be ok with it... he is so good I'm afraid to rock the boat!!! He is 71/2 months... I don't want to wait to long if I do get another... I think if your in puppy mode now is the time to do it! Any thoughts? I am thinking my hubby will be game for it by the spring~!

Sugar's Mom · 12-05-2006, 06:06 PM

i started with one baby, then two or three months later got an adult dog and just set her down in the room with him. it was harder on her than him. She got on the back of the couch for two or three days then finally became part of the family. didn't affect her eating or anything. She just wasn't social. Then two or three months after that, I got a third baby. I did the same thing. Just put her on the floor and they took off playing right away but the first baby was a little jealous when she was in my lap. THEN, this summer i got two more adults and they fit right in. One big happy family. One bad thing tho. The second baby more or less potty trained herself to the pee pads because that's where the others go. When one of them starts having "accidents" they all do. It is a lot of work and there are days I work with my room and my dogs all day.

Amanda7 · 12-06-2006, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Brookef18

I am also thinking chewy needs a friend...I would do it in a heart beat if I knew he would be ok with it... he is so good I'm afraid to rock the boat!!! He is 71/2 months... I don't want to wait to long if I do get another... I think if your in puppy mode now is the time to do it! Any thoughts? I am thinking my hubby will be game for it by the spring~!

I totally agree that if you are already in 'puppy mode', it makes it a lot easier. The house is set up for a puppy already, you have everything you need, etc., and the pups will grow up together. It sounds like 7 1/2 months is just the right time.

soneal · 12-07-2006, 05:49 AM

I don't have two yorkies, but I have a yorkie, chi and a pom and love having 3. I wouldn't let a new pup near your other dog until he has been to the vet and gets clean bill of health. Then only let them play together when you can supervise, until the pup is bigger. It really isn't any more difficult with 3 than it is 1 to me, they all eat together, go out together and even sleep at the same time. I guess living together gets them on the same schedule. My puppy does have her own area by herself in the kitchen where the other two can't reach her for when she needs time alone, at least until she is completely housebroken.

wnturner · 12-07-2006, 11:15 AM

I have a 4 year old female and I'm looking to get another. withmy work schedule now she needs a friend. I'm tryig to decide on a puppy or adult.

chachi · 12-07-2006, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by wnturner

I have a 4 year old female and I'm looking to get another. withmy work schedule now she needs a friend. I'm tryig to decide on a puppy or adult.

I woulld try to find an adult first and if you cant get a pup. I am sure your female will like her new playmate either way

Bnot · 12-08-2006, 11:29 AM

I had Adonis 5 years before adding Venus (she was 10 weeks when I got her) to our home.

I just made sure Adonis still came first in everything. First for treats, first for food and all other stuff. I made over him first, then her. He never once got jealous, just the opposite!

He took to her like glue! Loved to run and try to make her chase him! OMG, I wished so bad I'd got her many years ago for him to play with! It brought so much joy to his life having her to play with, and I thought his playing days were gone!

12-04-2006, 04:11 PM	#1
GracieGirl Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 231	Getting another Yorkie.... I have recently been thinking about getting another Yorkie. Gracie is 2 years old and I think I finally have the time for another one. I know quite a few of you have 2 or more Yorkies and was wondering how hard is it for them to adapt to one another??? And how do you go about training the new puppy...do you allow him or her to interact right away with your older Yorkie??? Any advice would be appreciated!!! Shandy __________________ Gracie May Visit Gracie on DOGSTER

12-05-2006, 05:42 AM	#3
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12-05-2006, 06:06 AM	#4
Patti Donating YT 10000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 19,034	I also am looking for a 2nd Yorkie and my 3rd dog. I do worry Cali will be jealous but Maya adjusted to Cali when I got her last year. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : Maya's Mom RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

12-05-2006, 03:07 PM	#5
Amanda7 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 945	Snickers was 1 year old when we brought Baxter home (at 12 weeks). We introduced them slowly and Baxter being the new baby didn't really understand what was going on. Snickers was agitated at first, running up to Baxter and barking, posturing, and basically showing superiority. It took about two weeks for Snickers to adjust. We always supervised them together, and kept Baxter crated when we couldn't give 100% attention. But after about two weeks, things really calmed down and the turning point came when we saw the two of them sleeping side by side on their pillow. They are now best pals! It's important to give the older dog the same amount of attention he always got. And also put him first when giving treats, feeding, going out, etc. This reinforces his position as the dominant one. Good luck! __________________ Snickers and Baxter

12-05-2006, 05:15 PM	#7
cj125 Mia and Max's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NV Posts: 2,352	We've been talking about the same thing! Our Mia is 9 months old... We were wondering if it was too soon. I'd like to hear how old everyone's Yorkies were when they got the 2nd one. __________________ *Missing Child* Caylee Anthony

12-04-2006, 05:55 PM	#2
BlondieGirl87 No Longer A Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Big Friendly City :) Posts: 4,236	Don't have a clue as to what to tell you but Jaden is two and I'm looking for another one myself as a playmate for him so I would be interested in hearing the answers for this thread too!

12-05-2006, 06:06 PM	#8
Brookef18 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cape Cod Ma Posts: 1,710	I am also thinking chewy needs a friend...I would do it in a heart beat if I knew he would be ok with it... he is so good I'm afraid to rock the boat!!! He is 71/2 months... I don't want to wait to long if I do get another... I think if your in puppy mode now is the time to do it! Any thoughts? I am thinking my hubby will be game for it by the spring~! __________________ Brooke (Chewy's and Sadie's Mom) visit us on dogster dogster.com/dogs/700047

12-05-2006, 06:06 PM	#9
Sugar's Mom Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 7,483	i started with one baby, then two or three months later got an adult dog and just set her down in the room with him. it was harder on her than him. She got on the back of the couch for two or three days then finally became part of the family. didn't affect her eating or anything. She just wasn't social. Then two or three months after that, I got a third baby. I did the same thing. Just put her on the floor and they took off playing right away but the first baby was a little jealous when she was in my lap. THEN, this summer i got two more adults and they fit right in. One big happy family. One bad thing tho. The second baby more or less potty trained herself to the pee pads because that's where the others go. When one of them starts having "accidents" they all do. It is a lot of work and there are days I work with my room and my dogs all day. __________________ Dee and all the Pretty Babies!!!!!!!! at deeslilyorkshireterriers

12-07-2006, 05:49 AM	#11
soneal I love my Lily Pie Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: west virginia Posts: 1,175	I don't have two yorkies, but I have a yorkie, chi and a pom and love having 3. I wouldn't let a new pup near your other dog until he has been to the vet and gets clean bill of health. Then only let them play together when you can supervise, until the pup is bigger. It really isn't any more difficult with 3 than it is 1 to me, they all eat together, go out together and even sleep at the same time. I guess living together gets them on the same schedule. My puppy does have her own area by herself in the kitchen where the other two can't reach her for when she needs time alone, at least until she is completely housebroken. __________________ Lily Buffy Rocco

12-07-2006, 11:15 AM	#12
wnturner Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 428	I have a 4 year old female and I'm looking to get another. withmy work schedule now she needs a friend. I'm tryig to decide on a puppy or adult.

12-08-2006, 11:29 AM	#14
Bnot YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mobile AL Posts: 1,347	I had Adonis 5 years before adding Venus (she was 10 weeks when I got her) to our home. I just made sure Adonis still came first in everything. First for treats, first for food and all other stuff. I made over him first, then her. He never once got jealous, just the opposite! He took to her like glue! Loved to run and try to make her chase him! OMG, I wished so bad I'd got her many years ago for him to play with! It brought so much joy to his life having her to play with, and I thought his playing days were gone!