[cookiesmommy]

I adopted a male, neutered Yorkie from the Humane Society a year and a half ago. While we don't really know his age, we speculate that he's around 4 now. He's not crazy about most other dogs. In fact, while walking in the neighborhood, he tends to flip out when he sees another dog (pulls like crazy, barks like crazy, etc.). He's gotten used to a few neighborhood dogs and doesn't flip out on them. There are even two Boston Terriers down the street that he seems to actually like. He doesn't bark, and he wants to go see them (but they are a huge exception...they're females by the way).

At the shelter where I volunteer, there is a 3 year old male Yorkie rescued from a puppy mill. I haven't met him yet, but I might go see him tonight. My roommate really wants to see him. From what I've heard, he's good w/ other dogs but not used to people at all at this point (since he's never been around them).

I'm afraid that my current wacky dog (who, trust me, is a bit neurotic and possessive) won't like this dog and will act out. I also don't want to hurt my dog by adopting another dog.

I tend to think it won't work out, but I'd like to hear if anyone else was in a similar situation (w/ a dog who flipped out on other dogs) and who then adopted a second dog.

Thanks,
Kathy