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For those with two little dogs or more... Do you have jealousy problems with them as far as who gets the attention? My maltese and yorkie "argue" with eachother over my lap or who gets to be held and I do not like it. I'm afraid it will get worse. What is the best way to deal with this? Should I kick them both off my lap and ignore them? |
Chanel gets a little jealous when Cheri is kissing me or in my lap - what I do is hold both of them together and make a big deal when I kiss them at the same time and they seem to love it - Once in a while ...Chanel makes her monster noise to scare Cheri off my lap - and I'll just lay on the floor and give her a good guilt trip saying "Poor Cheri" and stuff... and they make up by kissing - but usually they are both pretty good ...they ARE like children that's for sure ...aren't they ? |
tink and chloe fight over us too. I just try to love them both a lot and spend equal time with each but sperately. Its hard. Tink was used to being the princess for about a year and then chloe entered out lives. Tink doesnt like sharing. |
as for right now i really dont have that problem cause brownie is not a cuddly dog kayko is 24 7 on my lap i guess ill reply to this in a week LMAO i would say try to give them both attention and when they start to fight ..stop.. and say relax theyll get the hint and make sure they know your mad yorkies are very good with feelings |
I am dealing with the same stuff! lol We've had Trixie about a week now and Daphne was our *only* spoiled baby for 3 years up to now.. so its taking alot from her and she is very jealous. But what is funny, Trixie has only been here a week now, and I think she's starting to be jealous too. lol |
I have that sorta kinda same problem :) .. My boy Yorkie will go NUTS if he's not the one i'm cuddling or kissing. While My Girl Yorkie loves to cuddle, she doesn't care who it is that's giving her a belly rub.. as long as it's me or daddy. And for my Girl Maltese, She is such a baby! She loves both me and her daddy, but she just neeeeds the attention! So it's a toss up between the littleman and My Maltese. they love to argue over who gets to cuddle with mommy. |
I have serious issues with this! Hallie throws a fit when I pick up Simon or he wants to lay on my lap. I have been obsessively trying to hold them at the same time and give them equal amounts of kisses. I'm seeing an improvement a little at a time. It's been a year and its a long process but I have hope! |
I have the same problem with my malt and yorkie. If Mia is in my lap and Bentley tries to get up she will growl at him and snap. But if Bentley is there first and she makes a move to jump in my lap nothing happens. It's all on her terms. Poor Bentley. |
Jealousy I have six that are always competing with each other. Mostly it is that they are trying to find out who is the Alpha of the group... Itzi the oldest and the smallest has set her ground, and she is the BOSS :eek: All the rest follow suit and will find their place with me as close as they can, the back of the couch, arm rest, a couple on each side and in my lap. I should get my husband to take a picture, just to see if I can be found under the yorkie pile :eyetearss But I can relate. |
In my experience it's best to let them find and have their pecking order. Let the Alpha be the alpha (except that you, of course have to be the MAJOR ALPHA). If you try to interfere with the who's the boss game, someone will get their butt kicked later when you are not around and it might not be pretty. Let the dominant kid have first dibs on lap and the sidekick will be just as happy to sit next to the lap for petting. When someone tries to change rank and start a tussle, I tell them to 'fight nice' and it's sorted out pretty quickly. Dogs understand having a respective role within your family 'pack' and it will only confuse them if you try to keep it all even up. |
Always jealous Bengie and Garett always fight over my lap. Try typing with two yorkies on your lap. Bengie will grab gar by the hind leg if I am holding him and pull him down and then the fight is on. I have to hold both of them and tell them how much I love them both. They are that way with everything, what one has the other wants even if there are identical items right next to them. Kids LOL. |
I have two that are very jealous. They will push each other out of the way and get mouthy with each other. Then we have one that is just as laid back as can be and has no jealousy issues at all. |
I also have this problem Hi I have this problem to. I have a yorkie (Ruby Cupcake female) and a pomeranian (Valentino Tango) . Ruby is the predominant one and does like valentino to be picked-up if he does get picked up she starts trying to bite and barks nonstop. He isn't jealous at all but get tired of her harrasment at times. But they are ok for the most time. :thumbup: |
This scares me. Makes me not want to get two! :eek: |
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Baxter does. I cannot (and don't anyway) have just 1 on my lap. Baxter gets jealous EVEN if he is on my lap. Chloe isn't allowed up there-only him (in his little mind). He will get closer, and closer, and closer to my face. He is VERY JEALOUS-VERY! |
I have the same problem, but what I do if I give a bone to one I give it to the other, when I buy a toy I buy two, on my lap I carry both at the same time and hug and kiss both of them. But they sure can get jealous! |
I agree with Stacy. I know some people do not agree that Yorkies are pack animals and do not need the organization, but those people never lived with a pack of Yorkies. A human always needs to be the Grand Alpha, especially if you breed or sell a couple of pack members. They become disorganized and confused and it is really hard on them. I also saw this with the wild dogs in Africa...If the human is the constant and the Grand Alpha, the pack still has some structure and they fight less. These Yorkies get our numbers really quickly and are the masters at manipulation. But, hey, that is their personalities and why we luv 'em..The top dog needs to be recognized as such and treated with the respect that the other dogs treat that leader. First treat, first pet, first out the door and so on. JMHO |
Both at the same time Artie my male is a year and a half, wants to kiss me when he wants to and will make it very obvious by just crawling up and doing it. He's not too much of a lap dog, he's very independent. Abigail my female is only 6 months old, she is more of a lap dog, she just wants to sit on you. But if one is kissing/greeting me the other one will too. But they have never been jealous or growling/fighting with each other. They always get along fine. I think it's b/c of their age difference and personality traits, and being the opposite sex? When I went to see Abigail's Breeder for the first time, her and Artie were inseperable then. We came back to get her the following day. Except for Abigail being in the Vet. Office for 2 days and 1 night, they have never been apart since we got her. I guess I just got lucky? :p |
I only have the one but I thought this was kinda funny.....and sort of related. When I kiss my husband, Samson seems to either be a little jealous or just want to be included. If we're sitting on the couch and I give my husband a kiss, Samson will come right up in our faces and try to stop us or get in on the action. |
I don't have any problems with Codie (Maltese) and Katie (Yorkie). They usually both kiss me at the same time although when they do that, sometimes I can't breath LOL |
Lacey, the 3lb youngest is my alpha dog. When it is getting toward night, she and Chloe have played together all day and will want to both get on my lap at the same time, sometimes it leads to a little growling by Lacey. I know this sounds totally crazy but when I got Lacey, Chloe was 6 months old and the breeder gave me some advice that seems to work. From the beginning I made sure I gave Chloe the first attention, treat, toy, etc. so she would not feel she was not loved. I then try to give equal attention throughout the day and at night, when Lacey gets a little boss head, I tell her no and if she throws a fit I put her in timeout for a few minutes and totally ignore her. I then explain to her why she was in timeout and that she must not fight, let her out and the three of us snuggle. Most of the time she just straightens up and flies right or she goes to bed for the night. I much prefer having two rather than one. They have each others company and when I am tired I am not guilty when Chloe brings me her toy for playtime. Of course, my hubby thinks all my lecturing doesn't mean a thing but honestly, it does. |
My two don't have any jealousy problems. My female is a follower and my male is the alpha. My female just usually lets my male have his own way. |
ahhh! Ya'll are scaring me! I am bringing a 10 week male in on my 7 month male this weekend. My husband DOES NOT think Romeo is going to adapt! I am planning on taking Romeo with me so that they can meet on other terms besides home. Does anyone have any words of wisdom for me? |
Maxwell is a momma's boys but once in a while Zeus wants me and boy of boy does the barking start then...... |
Absolutely Mac always has to be first and last. He has to be petted first, kiss ed first. We Mellie get attention back come Mac for more. He has to always be on top too. If Mellie is laying on my lap then Mac has to be on my chest next thing you know I have one on Mellie on my farhead and Mac on top of my head. :eek: |
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Our poor Boxer gets left out because the two little ones are allowed on laps, we have a Yorkie and a Chi, but Beowulf is too big to be a lap dog - although he tries. Pixie, our Chi, dominates her Daddy's lap and my Yorkie Piper could care less half the time. He is all about running and playing and not too big on cuddle time. I'm hoping this will change as he gets older because I want to cuddle :) |
Missy wants to be held. she will nudge your hand or put her paw on your face for you to notice her. Bobo is fine with sleeping on the recliner armn as long as your in it. but go to bed and he lays at the top of my head./ |
Thinking about adopting Tino a baby sister.. I was so interested to read all of your replies on this subject. I was thinking about adopting Tino a baby Maltese sister. I am just very concerned as Tino has been living as an "only Yorkie child" in our family and is used to 110% attention. He has just turned one year old and I think it would be a good time to think about a second pup. Please let me know what you think...especially families who have a Yorkie (male) and Maltese (female). Thanks~ :) |
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