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Rachael x · 08-04-2010, 02:41 AM

I have an older cross breed dog called Jess, she is about 13 years old and we have had her for 10 years.
My yorkie pup has been with us for 6 weeks now and at first Jess wasnt happy about it AT ALL.
Jess wouldnt even sit in the same room as the pup at first and was in the huff with us all

Slowly things started to get better and she would start to sit in the same room as her, then she would let the pup sit closer to her and so on.
But as soon as Poppy got too close Jess would either bark or walk away form her (or both).
Now Poppy is a little bigger she is starting to run around and play more.
Jess now tolerates her playing in the room that she is in and being in the garden when she is there.
Last night Poppy was running around the living room playing and Jess was barking at her A LOT.. I mean right in her face, but Poppy wasnt scared as she kept wagging her tail and coming back to her.
When Jess barks at her her tail is wagging and she sort of gets down on the floor with her butt in the air like shes playing.
She has never actually gone for the pup, she will just bark in her face.
Do you think this is progress? Is Jess just showing Poppy whos boss?
They are never left alone together btw.

Thanks

EDIT: all the time Jess is barking her tail is wagging

jfalz73 · 08-04-2010, 02:48 AM

sounds like progress to me!

My beagle, Jake, barks while playing too!

Rachael x · 08-04-2010, 02:49 AM

Thank god! I really want them to be friends so hopefully its progress

Deuce · 08-04-2010, 03:34 AM

sounds that way, dogs get into the butt in air stance when inviting another dog or animal to play with them

this is one or Rizzo's fav stances.

Ringo1 · 08-04-2010, 03:41 AM

Yep, butt in the air usually means, Let's Play! Sounds like progress.

Pa Yorkie Mom · 08-04-2010, 03:43 AM

Sounds to me like progress.Given time they should become best friends.

Rachael x · 08-04-2010, 04:20 AM

Aw I really hope so

Thanks everyone!

kdhawks · 08-04-2010, 05:19 AM

My Yorkie plays like Jess

The whole time he plays with another dog, he growls, growls, growls and barks. It sounds kind of awful until you realize his little tail is wagging and he is having an awesome time. It's sometimes hard to convince other dog owners that he isn't scared or mean, it's just how he plays!

TresCutePiggies · 08-04-2010, 05:23 AM

It sounds like progress to me!

I'll bet soon they are going to be nearly inseparable, and you'll only have to watch to make sure Jess doesn't get too playful.

Rachael x · 08-04-2010, 06:03 AM

Thanks everyone

yorkieusa · 08-04-2010, 07:05 AM

They say that puppies are good for older dogs. I suppose it brings them back to life!

Rachael x · 08-06-2010, 04:13 AM

I hope so thank you

LunasMomma · 08-06-2010, 05:04 AM

Sounds to me like Jess is starting to warm up to the idea of playing with Poppy

That's great

!!!! Maybe now that she's getting bigger, Jess isn't afraid of hurting her as much?

Rachael x · 08-06-2010, 05:59 AM

Thanks LunasMomma, I think your right because when Poppy was smaller Jess used to back away from her... But now she stands her ground

08-04-2010, 02:41 AM	#1
Rachael x Poppy's Mamma ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: England Posts: 3,751 Blog Entries: 3	My pup and my older dog. I have an older cross breed dog called Jess, she is about 13 years old and we have had her for 10 years. My yorkie pup has been with us for 6 weeks now and at first Jess wasnt happy about it AT ALL. Jess wouldnt even sit in the same room as the pup at first and was in the huff with us all Slowly things started to get better and she would start to sit in the same room as her, then she would let the pup sit closer to her and so on. But as soon as Poppy got too close Jess would either bark or walk away form her (or both). Now Poppy is a little bigger she is starting to run around and play more. Jess now tolerates her playing in the room that she is in and being in the garden when she is there. Last night Poppy was running around the living room playing and Jess was barking at her A LOT.. I mean right in her face, but Poppy wasnt scared as she kept wagging her tail and coming back to her. When Jess barks at her her tail is wagging and she sort of gets down on the floor with her butt in the air like shes playing. She has never actually gone for the pup, she will just bark in her face. Do you think this is progress? Is Jess just showing Poppy whos boss? They are never left alone together btw. Thanks EDIT: all the time Jess is barking her tail is wagging __________________ Rachael & Poppy Last edited by Rachael x; 08-04-2010 at 02:44 AM.

08-04-2010, 02:48 AM	#2
jfalz73 Owned by my yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Coats, NC Posts: 5,001	sounds like progress to me! My beagle, Jake, barks while playing too! __________________ My little dog-a heartbeat at my feet. -Edith Wharton jeanne BrooklynBenjamin

08-04-2010, 02:49 AM	#3
Rachael x Poppy's Mamma ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: England Posts: 3,751 Blog Entries: 3	Thank god! I really want them to be friends so hopefully its progress __________________ Rachael & Poppy

08-04-2010, 03:41 AM	#5
Ringo1 Ringo (1) and Lucy too! Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: On the Edge of Glory Posts: 3,447	Yep, butt in the air usually means, Let's Play! Sounds like progress. __________________ Mommy to Lucy, Ringo, and Matthew

08-04-2010, 04:20 AM	#7
Rachael x Poppy's Mamma ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: England Posts: 3,751 Blog Entries: 3	Aw I really hope so Thanks everyone! __________________ Rachael & Poppy

08-04-2010, 03:34 AM	#4
Deuce No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,717 Blog Entries: 1	sounds that way, dogs get into the butt in air stance when inviting another dog or animal to play with them this is one or Rizzo's fav stances.

08-04-2010, 03:43 AM	#6
Pa Yorkie Mom YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 384	Sounds to me like progress.Given time they should become best friends.

08-04-2010, 05:19 AM	#8
kdhawks Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,359	My Yorkie plays like Jess The whole time he plays with another dog, he growls, growls, growls and barks. It sounds kind of awful until you realize his little tail is wagging and he is having an awesome time. It's sometimes hard to convince other dog owners that he isn't scared or mean, it's just how he plays! __________________ katy&levi

08-04-2010, 05:23 AM	#9
TresCutePiggies Owned by Rory & Lane Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,893	It sounds like progress to me! I'll bet soon they are going to be nearly inseparable, and you'll only have to watch to make sure Jess doesn't get too playful. __________________ Rory and Lane now have a dog blog, Doggie Debutantes. Find us on Facebook here.

08-04-2010, 06:03 AM	#10
Rachael x Poppy's Mamma ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: England Posts: 3,751 Blog Entries: 3	Thanks everyone __________________ Rachael & Poppy

08-04-2010, 07:05 AM	#11
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	They say that puppies are good for older dogs. I suppose it brings them back to life! __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

08-06-2010, 04:13 AM	#12
Rachael x Poppy's Mamma ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: England Posts: 3,751 Blog Entries: 3	I hope so thank you __________________ Rachael & Poppy

08-06-2010, 05:04 AM	#13
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	Sounds to me like Jess is starting to warm up to the idea of playing with Poppy That's great!!!! Maybe now that she's getting bigger, Jess isn't afraid of hurting her as much? __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

08-06-2010, 05:59 AM	#14
Rachael x Poppy's Mamma ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: England Posts: 3,751 Blog Entries: 3	Thanks LunasMomma, I think your right because when Poppy was smaller Jess used to back away from her... But now she stands her ground __________________ Rachael & Poppy