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token · 07-23-2008, 10:42 AM

Hi everyone! I have an 8 year old Yorkie that is very spoiled. Recently, my friend decided that her yorkie was too much to handle and asked me if I would like to take it.

Since my yorkie gets along well with other dogs, I decided to take her yorkie. So now I have 2 male yorkies, the eight year old and the 1 year old.

The 1 year old has only been at our house for 2 days, and I am surprised how well the 8 year old is adjusting, except the fact that he sometimes gets very jealous and starts barking at the 1 year old. (He is very bossy)

I do not want my 8 year old dog to feel neglected, since he has been the only dog I have had for 8 years. How can I make this adjustment comfortable for the both of them?? Since my eight year old dog is the alpha dog, I am hoping he will teach the 1 year old dog some things.

I really want these 2 to get along. I have never had 2 dogs before, and I am hoping that I can make my home as comfortable for the new dog as well as the old one. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

yorkieusa · 07-23-2008, 11:59 AM

Bumping this up for you.

Jeri Cunningham · 07-23-2008, 12:01 PM

Make sure the older dog get the first of everything, treats, attenton, food, etc. It helps to reassure him his place in the pack has not changed.

Patti · 07-23-2008, 12:02 PM

Just give your 8 year old lots of extra attention. Feed him first, talk to him first etc. They will figure out there place. I have 4 females all different ages and they figure out their place in the pack, but they still get bouts of jealousy sometimes but I just love them all up.Congrats on your new baby.

Mayas Mommy · 07-23-2008, 12:12 PM

I am sorry I don't have advice for you ...
I only have one

... but I am sure somebody will have it for you !!!

KimberlySRN · 07-23-2008, 12:16 PM

Welcome to yorkie talk!

token · 07-23-2008, 03:05 PM

Thank you for the welcoming messages! I am excited to become a member of this wonderful forum. I simply love yorkies and want to do the best for my 2 dogs. Any more advice on having 2 males is greatly appreciated!

07-23-2008, 10:42 AM	#1
token YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 3	My Jealous Yorkie Hi everyone! I have an 8 year old Yorkie that is very spoiled. Recently, my friend decided that her yorkie was too much to handle and asked me if I would like to take it. Since my yorkie gets along well with other dogs, I decided to take her yorkie. So now I have 2 male yorkies, the eight year old and the 1 year old. The 1 year old has only been at our house for 2 days, and I am surprised how well the 8 year old is adjusting, except the fact that he sometimes gets very jealous and starts barking at the 1 year old. (He is very bossy) I do not want my 8 year old dog to feel neglected, since he has been the only dog I have had for 8 years. How can I make this adjustment comfortable for the both of them?? Since my eight year old dog is the alpha dog, I am hoping he will teach the 1 year old dog some things. I really want these 2 to get along. I have never had 2 dogs before, and I am hoping that I can make my home as comfortable for the new dog as well as the old one. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

07-23-2008, 11:59 AM	#2
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	Bumping this up for you. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

07-23-2008, 12:01 PM	#3
Jeri Cunningham Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hercules,CA Posts: 2,057 Blog Entries: 1	Make sure the older dog get the first of everything, treats, attenton, food, etc. It helps to reassure him his place in the pack has not changed. __________________ Mandy & Krissy & Teddy & Chelsey & Kayla Non-Yorkie: Rusty & Biewers: Darla & Spanky The Little Rascals

07-23-2008, 12:02 PM	#4
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Just give your 8 year old lots of extra attention. Feed him first, talk to him first etc. They will figure out there place. I have 4 females all different ages and they figure out their place in the pack, but they still get bouts of jealousy sometimes but I just love them all up.Congrats on your new baby. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

07-23-2008, 12:12 PM	#5
Mayas Mommy ..... and BLAIR'S too ...... Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 3,190	I am sorry I don't have advice for you ... I only have one ... but I am sure somebody will have it for you !!! __________________ I LOVE MY LIFE AS A MOMMY AND A WIFE

07-23-2008, 12:16 PM	#6
KimberlySRN Twins=double the fun! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 2,981	Welcome to yorkie talk! __________________ Kim Anakin Bella

07-23-2008, 03:05 PM	#7
token YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 3	Thank you Thank you for the welcoming messages! I am excited to become a member of this wonderful forum. I simply love yorkies and want to do the best for my 2 dogs. Any more advice on having 2 males is greatly appreciated!