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04-19-2009, 04:49 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fort Lee, New Jersey
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| getting another puppy...any advice?? we have decided to get another puppy over memorial day weekend (i took a couple days vacation) so peanut will have a friend. we have made progress at the dog park but peanut is still very shy around other dogs. not aggressive but very skiddish. around people she is a little ham loving the attention. any advice on what to expect? |
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04-19-2009, 05:13 PM | #2 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | Congrats!! Just let them bond at their own pace. Always supervise them until you know they are ok together. I have 3 yorkies and until recently an old pom and with each one I brought in they all did fine. The play, fight and snuggle together. You will love having 2.
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04-19-2009, 05:29 PM | #3 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lancaster, PA. U.S.A.
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| I have a 17 m.o. Yorkie names Baron and a 7 1/2 y.o. PM rescued Papillion, named Sammy. In May my Hubs and I are going 3 states over to get 2- 1 1/2 y.o. female spayed Yorkies that were on here from a YT member for re-himing. We're very excited to be adding two sweet little girls to the "Grimm Gang". That'll make 4. I had 4 before @ the same time, 2 shelties and the 2 Chinese Shar-Pei that I used to show. These guys are 5 and 10 pounds each. I'm really looking forward to their arrival. It took Sammy about 2 weeks to really feel comfortable with Baron in the house and not try to eat him. Sammy doesn't play with toys, he only runs with Baron and they tossle and play bite and growl. That's why I wanted to get the girls, They're Barons age and will be real playmates for him. It's not Sammy's fault, he was a PM rescue and former breeder, about 1-2 y.o. when we got him. He watches Baron play with his toys but sits with me and watches and sometimes wags his tail, But, never joins in. I feel sorry for him because he just doesn't know how to be a dog and have fun. He guards the house-all 15 pounds of him and barks @ people that walk by or come to the door!! That's his job and it makes him happy. Give them a little time and they'll work it out between them, Just be patient...Congratulations on the new baby... Remember to post pics...
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04-21-2009, 11:48 PM | #4 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cape town, South Africa
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| I recently got a friend for Cash, who is two years old. Little June is 9 weeks now and they are happily playing together. My advice would be: Try to introduce them before you bring the new baby into your home. Dogs can be territorial and this helps a lot. Also, remember to always give your present dog attention, food and playtime first. You need to help establish the pack hierarchy to avoid dominance issues. Buy an expen in which you can keep the new pup. This way, the new dog has a safe place to retreat to and your present dog can see her, smell her and interact with her without any danger to either dog. Good luck. I am sure you and your present dog are going to be very happy. Just remember to be patient with them getting to know each other.
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04-22-2009, 09:39 AM | #5 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Gordonsville,VA
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| If you know what do you are getting, I would suggest playing with the puppy with a toy, then bringing it home to your little guy to become familiar with his scent BEFORE you bring the puppy home for good. This way, once he sees the new puppy, he will be familiar with his/her scent. Let them sniff each other and don't let the puppy be too hyper around your little guy, as this could be the beginning of a bad violent situation if one of the other begins to bite. The good thing about having a little guy already is that he will probably help you potty train the newbie!!! Good luck!!!
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05-10-2009, 03:58 PM | #6 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Picton Ontario Canada
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| playmates two puppies are great we have a 17 wk yorkie and 10 wk maltese, and there great companions, we got Stewie first and within two weeks bought LuLu, now we dont worry about Stewie being lonely when were not home or busy, they cuddle together when they sleep , and run and play all day, sometimes they nip and growl at each other but they work it out, they so love each other |
05-11-2009, 06:31 AM | #7 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Miami, FL,USA
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| It will probably be fine .... but don't forget you are placing a new dog into a home that has had only one I don't know how old your other dog is and for how long you've had him but your house has become his territory and he's had your undivided attention so far So the first few days you might get a jealous response from him When you are loving and petting the new puppy always include your other dog Dogs have a KEEN sense of fairness and always try to show attention to both whenever you can
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05-11-2009, 08:38 PM | #8 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: houston, texas, usa
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| I have two Yorkies - 2ys old and 1 ys old & they love each other. . . Now!! It was touch and go at first b/c my older one is very spolied even though he got along with other dogs & he didn't want to share me at home! BUT I took my older dog with me when we picked up his brother - so we didn't just come home with a new dog, and I continously priased and TREATED him every time he positivly interacted w/ the 'baby'! I kept that up and never left them alone until I was SURE they really liked each other. The treats and praise worked! MY older dog associated the baby with really good things and accepted him with/in a month! Now they play tug and sleep together - they even cry if you seperate them at the groomer! Too cute! Good luck with your new puppy! |
05-12-2009, 03:58 AM | #9 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Turkey, Istanbul
Posts: 63
| we added Apple to our family when Chuck was 7 mo old. Chuck is also not aggressive around other dogs but you might say he's a bit shy When we brought Apple home we kept them in separated rooms for 2 weeks, letting them play a bit longer each day. It's been almost 6 weeks now and they are already best of friends! They play all the time, sleep together, even eat from the same bowl!!! I was very hesitant to get my 2nd dog but it was one of the best decisions I've ever made... (have to admit already thinking about the third)
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06-23-2009, 06:28 PM | #10 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Crofton, MD, USA
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| We just got our second pup on Saturday. We've had Bandit for two years, and he's def been spoiled. He's really good with the new puppy and very tolerant which I was worried about. I'm trying to keep Bandit's snuggle-bed his own, but the new puppy keeps going into it. I want to make sure Bandit has his own space, is this a good idea? If so, how do I get the puppy to stay out....she's very stubborn!! |
06-26-2009, 07:16 AM | #11 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Picton Ontario Canada
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| I got my puppies ten days apart, one is now 6 months and one 4 months, i have a play pen with two puppy beds and a puppy sham , they sleep together in the one bed ussually at night and there in there when were not home which isnt often that someone in the house isnt home, play pen keeps them safe when theres no one to watch them. If i take Stewie out alone for a walk LuLu cries when hes gone, then when i take LuLu out Stewie waits by the window for her, I ussually take them together but its alot harder. They play together non stop and are inseperable |
06-30-2009, 02:20 AM | #12 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cape town, South Africa
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| Don't worry about the bed issue. Dogs have no sense of ownership and it is almost impossible to keep them from using each other's things. Don't worry about it. If you try and enforce their ownership of things, it could upset them and cause tension. Just let it be. They will sort themselves out. If she needs a place to take refuge, she will find one, believe me. Like Cash knows that June can't get on the couch, so he gets on the couch if he wants to get away from her. One more thing: Your older yorkie will teach the baby his manners, so if she snaps and snarls, don't get upset. If you are upset, they will be upset. Puppies can be very irritating for adult dogs, so if she puts him in his place every so often, good for her!
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