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Hello - I'm new to the group Hello Yorkie family, I'm glad I found this site! I have a 14 year old male Yorkie and have just acquired a one year old female Silky Terrier. I'm gradually trying to get them used to each other - the Silky is extremely energetic and rambunctious and, of course, my Yorkie is in his golden years so he's really toned down. I'm monitoring him to see if he's "upset" over the new dog or even depressed. Can anyone give me any advice on how to handle this new venture. I had a Silky Terrier for 16 years and had to have him put to sleep last May. Is this a good idea to have such an older dog and then bring a young dog into the picture? I want my Yorkie to enjoy his golden years being very happy. Thanks. |
In theory I cannt imagine this being a good setting for an older dog. But I assume if the older dogs gets better treatment he will appreciate it a lot. Look for signs of the older dog being alone all the time, being out of the spot light. |
Welcome to YT. There are several members who have an older dog and a puppy. I am sure they can help you. I would most definately give the older one lot's of attention so he dosen't get depressed and try and keep the puppy from jumping on him. That's a tough one but he does deserve to lay around and not be bothered by a youngin in his older years, like you said. Good luck and post some pictures when you can. |
I am lost for words here. I know someone will have an answer that may have experienced this. Welcome to YT!! :) |
Welcome to YT! So glad you are here! I don't have an older dog but I would think that maybe he would act as a father/brother/grandfather to the puppy after some time! I could be totally wrong though! I'm sure they will adjust just fine, it just takes a little time! ;) |
Just wanted to say hello and welcome you to YT!:) |
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I think it can be just fine. Who knows, the pup might even bring some extra life and challenges to the older dog. Just monitor them very closely at first and make sure they are not fighting roughly. I added a geriatric 10-year-old to my family that included an exhuberant 2-year-old, and I had problems initially with the 2-year-old becoming toy possessive. He would beat the tar out of the 10-year-old. Since the 10-year-old was half the size of the 2-year-old, I couldn't allow them to work it out on their own. Instead, I took control of all the toys in the house, and passed them out and put them away as I saw fit. I also leashed my aggressor during toy time. Before long, the beatings stopped. Now, two years later, they are best friends. Well, good friends, and there have been no "fights" in more than a year. |
Hi there .... Hello .... and Welcome to YT !!!! :animal-pa |
Welcome to YT. Well in most cases dogs seem to work things out between them. For instance, I have two Yorkies that just turned 3 years old. Zada is VERY laid back and rarely gets into running or playing. Azrael is more outgoing and likes to play. The new little Yorkie girl we got in December just turned 6 months and is a ball of fire. However, she has learned to play differently with Zada than she does with Azrael. I'm sure your girl (since she's a year old) will learn just how to play with your boy. He may put her in her place a few times, but it's ok that they do. He needs to be the alpha. |
Hi, welcome to yt. I think you are going to have to have patience and give your older one lots of extra luvin' Good luck |
I have two senior girls with a 1 1/2 yr. old Yorkie and now a 9 mo. Pommie. I got the Pommie because I felt so sorry for Chipper that the girls would not play with him. The cat eventually learned to play with Chipper, so he left the girls alone. Actually, my one senior has been much more interested in playing with toys since the two youngsters came. The girls still get really ticked off when the boys are busy rolling around, playing, and come close to where they are resting.:D |
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