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05-20-2008, 10:25 AM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tennessee
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| Just adopted a YorkiePoo - Advice please! I have 2 yorkies, Rickles(male) 8 years old and Gleason(male) 11 months old. Wednesday a friend of mine who volunteers to take photos and put them on petfinder for our local shelter (we both are on the board and volunteer there) called and said I just had to come down and see the little 9 month old yorkiepoo that had been surrendered that day. They said he was too hard to housebreak and they hadn't even given him a name. Well against my better judgement I went down and sure enough he was such a cute little thing and so sweet. I ended up adopting him and getting him neutered. I picked him up Thursday and took him home. He paid no attention to my cats which was great and he flipped on his back to let Rickles know he wasn't an alpha but things are going up and down. He wants to play after Rickles tires out and has to bark at him to leave him alone and Gleason would love to play with him but most the time all he sees is Rickles. One minute they are getting along and running through the house playing and then Rickles and Gleason will look sad when the new puppy gets in my lap and go lay on a different couch or something. Do you think I did the right thing. I don't want my boys to be sad - this puppy just gets so excited and wants them to play all the time. I have a friend that would love to have him but I'm not ready to give up yet, what do you think? Maybe I'm just not being patient enough but Rickles has been through so much and I don't want him to feel he can't relax in his on home. Sorry this is so long. |
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05-20-2008, 10:39 AM | #2 | |
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I can understand Rickles not wanting to play all the time. When they get older they don't like to be jumped on by a pup. They forget what it's like to have so much energy. But the other pup Gleason should be willing to play with his new brother. They are about the same age and have the same energy. Give it some more time. Don't show any favoritism with the new little one. I know that must be so hard to do but you have to do it. I would sit and play with all three for a couple of minutes from time to time giving treats to all. There's no aggression so I would just sit it out for about a week at least. I am sure they will be buddies in no time and if not you always have your friend to rely on for a new home. He's just a pup and heavens knows how much energy they have. Good luck and I hope it works out for all of you. | |
05-20-2008, 10:47 AM | #3 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tennessee
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| Thanks, you are probably right. He really hasn't been here all that long and you're right there isn't any aggression just a little irritation on Rickles part but he doesn't try to fight him he just wants him to quit and yes, Gleason would love to play with him all the time and that is my hope that they will play and Rickles can either join in or watch from the sideline. I'll give it at least another week or so. I'll let you know how it goes. |
05-20-2008, 11:02 AM | #4 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member | I have 2 yorkies...Ramsey (2 1/2) Reese (1 1/2) and Reggie the biewer at 5 months. Reggie has gobs of energy...that is usually spent on playing with just Reese. Ramsey decides when and if she wants to play with them. Sometimes she does...and sometimes her attitude is ...boys are stoopid. Oh...when I first brought Reggie home...the other two quite literally ignored him. If we ignore him...maybe he'll go home.
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05-21-2008, 02:02 AM | #5 |
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| I think its nice that your younger boy has a new energetic playmate! I'm sure they'll become good pals! And when the inevitable happens (years from now I'm sure!) and your old boy passes on at least the youngsters will have each other! Thats why I think dogs should always come in three's or fours or maybe fives hmmm I'm getting carried away here!!!!
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05-21-2008, 02:58 AM | #6 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maryland
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| First of all congratulations on your new baby! It is so sad that he never even had a name and I know he must be loving all of the attention and love. Have to ask.....does he have a name now?? I too wouldn't worry about it at all and would just give them some time. If they aren't showing any signs of aggression, Rickles probaby just needs a little time to get used to having an energetic puppy around. Of course, dogs and puppies always seem drawn to the ones who don't care for them much almost as if they want to win them over. Once this happens I bet the puppy will start playing with Gleason and he will appreciate having a younger playmate. Congratulations again and good luck!
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05-21-2008, 01:23 PM | #7 | |
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05-22-2008, 03:09 AM | #8 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maryland
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| So glad to hear he now has a name to go along with his new family. Sounds like things are improving already - great news! Enjoy your three babies!
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