We had KoKo for many years before we got another yorkie. We got Sophie 3 or 4 years later and then we just got Hobbs 6 months ago. KoKo has hated every last one of them from the very first time she laid eyes on them. The very first time KoKo met the new yorkies, KoKo jumped all over them and growled and acted like she was biting them. It scared us, but we realized that KoKo is not actually hurting them, she is just making sure that the new yorkies know that she is the boss, the alpha dog. Sophie and Hobbs know not to mess with KoKo. These two have never have gotten along with KoKo and never will get along with KoKo. KoKo likes being the only child. Sophie and Hobbs just know to stay away from her. At first we were worried about it, but now we just tell KoKo that she needs to get over it. KoKo has a very nice life, and she needs to get over the fact that she has some company in her house now. We tell her to play nice, and she usually listens.
But the way we tend to KoKo's needs is by doing what someone said earlier. Give the Alpha dog most of the attention. Give her treats first, love on her, etc. That is how we keep KoKo happy and under control. Dogs are so funny. But it is a very bad thing when they think they run the house instead of you. You need to put your foot down and let the dogs know that YOU are in charge!! With time and effort, your alpha dog may not ever "like" the new addition, but they will learn to live with each other peacefully. |