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Zerelda311 · 02-02-2014, 09:36 AM

History: We lost our oldest yorkie 05/19/2012, leaving us with one (9) at the time. After a few months, we were ready to let another baby into our home and hearts. And oh........what a Joy Sadie turned out to be. God had sent us the perfect baby to help heal our broken hearts. After a few weeks, we noticed that Zoe (our oldest) wasn't exactly "thrilled" about the new addition. This worried us because we didn't want Sadie (the baby) to lose her "spunky" attitude. So after a couple of months, we decided that Sadie needed a friend, her age, to grow up with....the way that our Gizmo had with Zoe. First few months with 3 were a little rough, but we got by. Things were busy for sure. As time went on, Bella (#3) started growing and getting to be bigger than expected. With her new growth, came a "dominate" attitude that our oldest started to pick up quickly. So now, Zoe and weighing 5 pounds. (the oldest is "grumpy dog" and avoids Bella at all costs. Sadie the spirited Mistress of SPUNK LOVES to play. And I must add, she is the middle child now and she is the smallest weighing 3.4 pounds at 1.5 years old. And then theres....Bella. all 7.6 pounds of her. She wants to chase the ball, eat, play, chase the ball and show dominance toward her sisters. She will often be seen just STANDING OVER SADIE. We have read and done everything that you are "supposed" to do. Sadie can be standing there and suddenly Bella attacks. Horrible experience to pick up one dog and realize you have picked up 2 because the little one is in her MOUTH. So, I quickly went out and bought a muzzle. Bella is not mean. She is actually the most affectionate of the 3. She seems to just want complete control over our pack.

Having said this, I am struggling with what to do. I take Bella to my moms daily to "Doggy Day Care" This allows Bella to play and get her exercise in and play with her jack Russell (male). They get along GREAT and he is 10 pounds bigger. I pick her up around 4 pm and this allows us to have a drama free evening. I love her to pieces and I do NOT want to give her to my mom. But my question is.....Is this the right thing for the other 2 that get along. At my mom's, Bella is the perfect dog. At home, there are times this sweet baby turns into a tiny demon with razor sharp teeth. She has never hurt Sadie, but she has latched onto me in my attempt to "unlock" her from Sadie.

Thoughts, Ideas, Words of Wisdom would be greatly appreciated.

02-02-2014, 09:36 AM	#1
Zerelda311 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Tennessee Posts: 122 Blog Entries: 1	And then....there were 3 History: We lost our oldest yorkie 05/19/2012, leaving us with one (9) at the time. After a few months, we were ready to let another baby into our home and hearts. And oh........what a Joy Sadie turned out to be. God had sent us the perfect baby to help heal our broken hearts. After a few weeks, we noticed that Zoe (our oldest) wasn't exactly "thrilled" about the new addition. This worried us because we didn't want Sadie (the baby) to lose her "spunky" attitude. So after a couple of months, we decided that Sadie needed a friend, her age, to grow up with....the way that our Gizmo had with Zoe. First few months with 3 were a little rough, but we got by. Things were busy for sure. As time went on, Bella (#3) started growing and getting to be bigger than expected. With her new growth, came a "dominate" attitude that our oldest started to pick up quickly. So now, Zoe and weighing 5 pounds. (the oldest is "grumpy dog" and avoids Bella at all costs. Sadie the spirited Mistress of SPUNK LOVES to play. And I must add, she is the middle child now and she is the smallest weighing 3.4 pounds at 1.5 years old. And then theres....Bella. all 7.6 pounds of her. She wants to chase the ball, eat, play, chase the ball and show dominance toward her sisters. She will often be seen just STANDING OVER SADIE. We have read and done everything that you are "supposed" to do. Sadie can be standing there and suddenly Bella attacks. Horrible experience to pick up one dog and realize you have picked up 2 because the little one is in her MOUTH. So, I quickly went out and bought a muzzle. Bella is not mean. She is actually the most affectionate of the 3. She seems to just want complete control over our pack. Having said this, I am struggling with what to do. I take Bella to my moms daily to "Doggy Day Care" This allows Bella to play and get her exercise in and play with her jack Russell (male). They get along GREAT and he is 10 pounds bigger. I pick her up around 4 pm and this allows us to have a drama free evening. I love her to pieces and I do NOT want to give her to my mom. But my question is.....Is this the right thing for the other 2 that get along. At my mom's, Bella is the perfect dog. At home, there are times this sweet baby turns into a tiny demon with razor sharp teeth. She has never hurt Sadie, but she has latched onto me in my attempt to "unlock" her from Sadie. Thoughts, Ideas, Words of Wisdom would be greatly appreciated. __________________ Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.