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Squiter · 12-09-2009, 01:17 PM

Well John... I respect your opinion. I am a big girl and I can take your less than kind remark.

I don't want to return the puppy and I am not planning on returning the puppy! Especially after only having him one (now two days)! I guess my wording left some things for interpretation. That's my fault.

Since my first yorkie was and is not aggressive in any manner nor have I ever had two yorkies at the same time....I was just wondering if this aggression was "normal" for a puppy toward an older yorkie or if he really had some aggression issues. It would not have surprised me if my older yorkie would be the one that turned somewhat aggressive having been there first and trying to claim her territory but not the other way around. That surprised me.

I was and am trying to look out and do what is best for both dogs. I in no way want my current yorkie's (Sophie) world to be turned so upside down that she is constantly miserable and lives in fear because of the new puppy. In addition, to be fair to the new puppy, if the majority opinion on YT thought that him showing aggression now meant that he would continue to be aggressive with Sophie via their experience, I would want him to have a chance in a home where he could be the "only" puppy thus be happy in his world as well and not feel that he had to be separated all of the time.

I value the opinions of the senior yorkie owners (even yours) and thought that perhaps that someone who has had a little aggressor would have some life experience to share. Also, I didn't know if him showing aggression now at this early age might be an indication that he would continue to be aggressive.

I am neither a quitter nor an irresponsible dog owner. I am simply trying to see if anyone else has had the same problem - did it get better, did it get worse, did it remain the same, do they have suggestions, or could they relay their experience.

Thank you to those who have indicated that this is just puppy play and that it will probably get better and to carry on.

To John - sorry for not wording my post to make my position perfectly clear. I do not want to return the puppy.

12-09-2009, 01:17 PM	#5
Squiter Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Thorntown, Indiana, USA Posts: 15	Good thing I'm a big girl! I can take it! Well John... I respect your opinion. I am a big girl and I can take your less than kind remark. I don't want to return the puppy and I am not planning on returning the puppy! Especially after only having him one (now two days)! I guess my wording left some things for interpretation. That's my fault. Since my first yorkie was and is not aggressive in any manner nor have I ever had two yorkies at the same time....I was just wondering if this aggression was "normal" for a puppy toward an older yorkie or if he really had some aggression issues. It would not have surprised me if my older yorkie would be the one that turned somewhat aggressive having been there first and trying to claim her territory but not the other way around. That surprised me. I was and am trying to look out and do what is best for both dogs. I in no way want my current yorkie's (Sophie) world to be turned so upside down that she is constantly miserable and lives in fear because of the new puppy. In addition, to be fair to the new puppy, if the majority opinion on YT thought that him showing aggression now meant that he would continue to be aggressive with Sophie via their experience, I would want him to have a chance in a home where he could be the "only" puppy thus be happy in his world as well and not feel that he had to be separated all of the time. I value the opinions of the senior yorkie owners (even yours) and thought that perhaps that someone who has had a little aggressor would have some life experience to share. Also, I didn't know if him showing aggression now at this early age might be an indication that he would continue to be aggressive. I am neither a quitter nor an irresponsible dog owner. I am simply trying to see if anyone else has had the same problem - did it get better, did it get worse, did it remain the same, do they have suggestions, or could they relay their experience. Thank you to those who have indicated that this is just puppy play and that it will probably get better and to carry on. To John - sorry for not wording my post to make my position perfectly clear. I do not want to return the puppy.