Talk about multi aged yorkies getting along

[littlelady]

Does anyone have advice on socializing new yorkies with existing pets in your home.

For example you have a 2 year old female. Introduce a 18 week old male, then you introduce a 10 week old female.
How do you predict aggressiveness toward the new dogs?
What about a female with pups 6-8 weeks old and if they are up running around and she gets aggressive with them, is this natural ? Biting them hard enough to exert pressure so it hurts the pup, may be not break the skin?
I seen some breeders have a room in their house dedicated to their dogs etc. but I didn't notice if they have the dogs separated by ages?

I know they are pack animals and their has to be the hierachy established.

[Shirlthepearl]

I think the pups mum knows how far to go with her pups.

Katie whoes 14 months and Suzi 11 weeks, playfight all the time. Katie usually takes things off the little one, then there's a free for all because Suzi sticks up for herself. If I think Katie is getting too rough I check her.

I think they should be supervised initially. I agree it's the hierarchy, but I noticed with my breeder if one older dog is getting aggressive with younger ones they have to have time out alone in another room. She has four older Yorkies one at teenage, and five puppies. (Plus an Alsation.)

[susanna16]

hi, i hope i am on the right thread..we have had the new little guy for 3 days..have had about 6 or 7 snarling and attacking him from our yorkie..Do you feed them at totally separate times?
Also we are keeping the new baby in a doggie playpen which he seems to like and retreats there if he is frightened or snapped at..
Do i put yorkie in another room for time out, when he does this ..or if it is just a warning let it be..my yorkie is 8.8 lbs and the new pup is only 4 lbs..i just don't know if we are doing thing right..we have been giving our yorkie lots of attention as usual..but he is very possessive and i sometimes don't cuddle the new one when he can see..any suggestions on eating, sleeping arrangements..my yorkie has the couch..should i keep the playpen door closed ? at night ..just a tad insecure if i am doing things right..thanks Susan..Howie and Mickey's mom

[cesar49]

Originally Posted by susanna16

hi, i hope i am on the right thread..we have had the new little guy for 3 days..have had about 6 or 7 snarling and attacking him from our yorkie..Do you feed them at totally separate times?
Also we are keeping the new baby in a doggie playpen which he seems to like and retreats there if he is frightened or snapped at..
Do i put yorkie in another room for time out, when he does this ..or if it is just a warning let it be..my yorkie is 8.8 lbs and the new pup is only 4 lbs..i just don't know if we are doing thing right..we have been giving our yorkie lots of attention as usual..but he is very possessive and i sometimes don't cuddle the new one when he can see..any suggestions on eating, sleeping arrangements..my yorkie has the couch..should i keep the playpen door closed ? at night ..just a tad insecure if i am doing things right..thanks Susan..Howie and Mickey's mom

be careful not to give affection at the wrong time
do not reward the older dog with praise after he is aggressive
you must be the leader
you are the owner of all his toys
dont let him lead you
be patient and a calm assertive pack leader

[bchgirl]

Your dam is correcting her babies' behavior.

I don't know if it's entirely possible to "predict" aggressiveness but have read multiple threads regarding aggression between intact females residing within the same home.

[bchgirl]

Originally Posted by susanna16

hi, i hope i am on the right thread..we have had the new little guy for 3 days..have had about 6 or 7 snarling and attacking him from our yorkie..Do you feed them at totally separate times?
Also we are keeping the new baby in a doggie playpen which he seems to like and retreats there if he is frightened or snapped at..
Do i put yorkie in another room for time out, when he does this ..or if it is just a warning let it be..my yorkie is 8.8 lbs and the new pup is only 4 lbs..i just don't know if we are doing thing right..we have been giving our yorkie lots of attention as usual..but he is very possessive and i sometimes don't cuddle the new one when he can see..any suggestions on eating, sleeping arrangements..my yorkie has the couch..should i keep the playpen door closed ? at night ..just a tad insecure if i am doing things right..thanks Susan..Howie and Mickey's mom

It hasn't been very long for your older one to adjust...sometimes it takes a week or more. Understand the older one may not be interested in playfulness of puppy. Ramsey is 2 1/2...Reggie is 6 months...there are times when she does not want to play with him. If he continually bugs her....she lets him know. What sounds "mean" to you...isn't necessarily as rough as you perceive it. He's just letting him know.

I would still supervise them together and make sure yorkie doesn't feel displaced in the family. Feed yorkie first, yorkie gets greeted first, the first treat etc. Since yorkie sleeps on the couch...for the time being...the couch should be his alone.

It'll work out...just give it some time.

[cesar49]

[QUOTE=bchgirl;2121527]Your dam is correcting her babies' behavior.


the dam is not the mom.. but a 2 yr old..
the new puppy is not hers

do not allow fighting
only praise good behavior

ignore the bad behavior by looking away in disdain..

they need time to adjust

they can feel your energy and fear

remain calm and assertive giving love for friendly behavior

dont allow possessiveness

take her toys for yourself since you are pack leader

[cesar49]

Originally Posted by littlelady

Does anyone have advice on socializing new yorkies with existing pets in your home.

For example you have a 2 year old female. Introduce a 18 week old male, then you introduce a 10 week old female.
How do you predict aggressiveness toward the new dogs?
What about a female with pups 6-8 weeks old and if they are up running around and she gets aggressive with them, is this natural ? Biting them hard enough to exert pressure so it hurts the pup, may be not break the skin?
I seen some breeders have a room in their house dedicated to their dogs etc. but I didn't notice if they have the dogs separated by ages?

I know they are pack animals and their has to be the hierachy established.

do not allow a dog to be the pack leader
the human is the pack leader
these are house dogs not wild dogs living outdoors
your house, so you lead the pack
encourage play
but the human dominates so the dog doesnt have to
read cesar milans books

[bchgirl]

[quote=cesar49;2121544]

Originally Posted by bchgirl

Your dam is correcting her babies' behavior.


the dam is not the mom.. but a 2 yr old..
the new puppy is not hers

do not allow fighting
only praise good behavior

ignore the bad behavior by looking away in disdain..

they need time to adjust

they can feel your energy and fear

remain calm and assertive giving love for friendly behavior

dont allow possessiveness

take her toys for yourself since you are pack leader

She specifically asked in regards a dam's behavior.....

Originally Posted by littlelady

Does anyone have advice on socializing new yorkies with existing pets in your home.

For example you have a 2 year old female. Introduce a 18 week old male, then you introduce a 10 week old female.
How do you predict aggressiveness toward the new dogs?
What about a female with pups 6-8 weeks old and if they are up running around and she gets aggressive with them, is this natural ? Biting them hard enough to exert pressure so it hurts the pup, may be not break the skin?
I seen some breeders have a room in their house dedicated to their dogs etc. but I didn't notice if they have the dogs separated by ages?

I know they are pack animals and their has to be the hierachy established.

[susanna16]

Originally Posted by cesar49

be careful not to give affection at the wrong time
do not reward the older dog with praise after he is aggressive
you must be the leader
you are the owner of all his toys
dont let him lead you
be patient and a calm assertive pack leader

Thank you so much for answering me..i will take all your advice..I am very upset and will try not to show it so much I know my Yorkie reads me like a book..I have spoiled him, it's my own fault, now we are both suffering the consequences..thanks again..
susanna16

[susanna16]

Originally Posted by bchgirl

It hasn't been very long for your older one to adjust...sometimes it takes a week or more. Understand the older one may not be interested in playfulness of puppy. Ramsey is 2 1/2...Reggie is 6 months...there are times when she does not want to play with him. If he continually bugs her....she lets him know. What sounds "mean" to you...isn't necessarily as rough as you perceive it. He's just letting him know.

I would still supervise them together and make sure yorkie doesn't feel displaced in the family. Feed yorkie first, yorkie gets greeted first, the first treat etc. Since yorkie sleeps on the couch...for the time being...the couch should be his alone.

It'll work out...just give it some time.

Thank you very much for the answer and the suggestions I am a novice with the smaller breeds and have never had 2 dogs before..I will do all you suggest and pray for the best..you have no idea how much better i feel after hearing from all you wonderful people..It is so encouraging to know their are such wise and caring dog lovers in this world of ours..|Thank you all again..
Susan

[cesar49]

Originally Posted by susanna16

Thank you very much for the answer and the suggestions I am a novice with the smaller breeds and have never had 2 dogs before..I will do all you suggest and pray for the best..you have no idea how much better i feel after hearing from all you wonderful people..It is so encouraging to know their are such wise and caring dog lovers in this world of ours..|Thank you all again..
Susan

you can do it... there is so much NEW information out there about training...


clicker training.. halti collars, new book i love is LET THE DOG DECIDE..
published in 2007

im sure you will find balance soon...
lots of love and
benevolent eye contact...
you basically make eye contact as long as possible
do it often
say YES with the Benevolent eye contact.. bulids trust

just remember you are the leader and they need you to lead them

treats treats treats also work great as rewards

[cesar49]

Originally Posted by susanna16

hi, i hope i am on the right thread..we have had the new little guy for 3 days..have had about 6 or 7 snarling and attacking him from our yorkie..Do you feed them at totally separate times?
Also we are keeping the new baby in a doggie playpen which he seems to like and retreats there if he is frightened or snapped at..
Do i put yorkie in another room for time out, when he does this ..or if it is just a warning let it be..my yorkie is 8.8 lbs and the new pup is only 4 lbs..i just don't know if we are doing thing right..we have been giving our yorkie lots of attention as usual..but he is very possessive and i sometimes don't cuddle the new one when he can see..any suggestions on eating, sleeping arrangements..my yorkie has the couch..should i keep the playpen door closed ? at night ..just a tad insecure if i am doing things right..thanks Susan..Howie and Mickey's mom

not to criticize.. but point out that it is so much better to get 2 pups together at the same time and age.. they grow up together.. it is sooo much nicer... you could always get another puppy so they will leave the older one alone... 3 is good