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hollywillis · 05-17-2008, 02:23 PM

Hi guys, I haven't been online for a long time , but need some help.
Some advice would be great.
Our 10 year old Yorkie died recently, and two weeks ago we bought a yorkie bitch, she is now 9 weeks old we have called her Darcy, Willis (my 5 year old yorkie) has been ignoring her since she arrived, he has been a bit snarly if she gets too close, or goes near him when he has his bone,
I thought things were better these last few days,there has been a tiny amount of interaction between them, but today it's like he's got worse towards her, she is a VERY hyper pup, and twice today she was brave enough to try and play with him, and he really went for her for the first time (no blood drawn thankfully) But she did whine, I was really shocked and I was quite dissheartened as I really thought he was accepting her.
I would like to know how to deal with the situation when this happens again, and will he accept her eventually. Is it just because she is a crazy pup??
Any help would be very gratefully recieved.
Just to let you know he is still getting loads of attention from everyone, so shouldn't be jealous.

05-17-2008, 02:23 PM	#1
hollywillis Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: suffolk england Posts: 96	How do I stop my 5 year old yorkie being nasty to the new pup??? Hi guys, I haven't been online for a long time , but need some help. Some advice would be great. Our 10 year old Yorkie died recently, and two weeks ago we bought a yorkie bitch, she is now 9 weeks old we have called her Darcy, Willis (my 5 year old yorkie) has been ignoring her since she arrived, he has been a bit snarly if she gets too close, or goes near him when he has his bone, I thought things were better these last few days,there has been a tiny amount of interaction between them, but today it's like he's got worse towards her, she is a VERY hyper pup, and twice today she was brave enough to try and play with him, and he really went for her for the first time (no blood drawn thankfully) But she did whine, I was really shocked and I was quite dissheartened as I really thought he was accepting her. I would like to know how to deal with the situation when this happens again, and will he accept her eventually. Is it just because she is a crazy pup?? Any help would be very gratefully recieved. Just to let you know he is still getting loads of attention from everyone, so shouldn't be jealous.