This is so weird because I have the exact opposite of your situation. I just got a new yorkie puppy (male) today and he is timid and cute as ever. I can tell he wants to play with my 1 year old yorkie (female) but she just gnarls and barks at him while he does his best to hide away and whimpers.
The first time she did that, she just let go some barks and I didn't try to intervene.
But the second time she started getting rough and very mean so I intervened and separated them.
I don't know why she feels like she has to bark and gnarl at the new puppy, my husband thinks she may be territorial. Any tips on this would be greatly appreciated. I know they would love to be future playmates, I just hope it doesn't turn disastrous. |