New puppy is making my Yorkie pout
 

I have had Woody for 1 year. He is 14 months old now, 4 lbs. He is a laid back lover, cuddler, good boy, and I cherish him. He is trained well and we have an excellent relationship.
Recently we had a visiting dog, Woody and the visitor played, so I decided to get a new puppy for me and Woody. I think he would eventually be happier with a companion.
We welcomed home Mia 5 days ago. She is an all white wild Pomeranian, 4 months old, 2.4 lbs. She is opposite of Woody. She's independent, brave, and curious. She doesn't like to be confined in a crate or pen. When Woody was little he was not like this, he was sick, shy, timid, and very calm. I crate trained him because that's what I believe in. (I was not working then) When I started working he stays in an xpen now, where he can walk, eat, drink, sleep, and go on pads if need be. (I am off again now so I have time for a puppy) But I had no clue it was going to be like this!
At first Woody truned his head away from her. She chased him all around. Sometimes he defends himself, but mostly he is a pushover. He is not 'jealous' per say, but he is not the same, hes acting withdrawn, pouting and sad.
How long will he take to adjust? They do play occasionally but I think he finds her to be a nuseance.
More importantly, since the puppy has arrived Woody does not want to eat. He watches Mia eat and takes a few pieces of her kibble here and there, he takes a few pieces of his kibble here and there. He has been free feeding since he was always a finiky eater, like alot of yorkies. I give him many oppertunities to eat during the day. I finally found a food he likes, Before Grain Buffalo, but the puppy is eating eukenuba, which i don't particularly like. Yesterday he was throwing up all day from midnight to the next evening, but he was not physically sick. He was still running, barking and playing....Which leads me to believe that this is an emotional thing.
Has anybody gone thru this with their first dog when they got a puppy?
I love Woody so much and I want him to get better! Today he ate some kibble, but not his, he ate the puppys kibble.
Please I need advice so everyone can be happy! Thanks YT!:aimeeyork

Congrats on your new puppy! It may take a while for Woody to fully accept the new addition, but eventually they should be best friends. As far as free feeding, that may have to be a thing of the past. With each new pup I got, I fed them in an area where my others could not get to their food. As puppies, I would give them access to their food often. Having another dog may spark Woody's appetite. My Maddie used to be a very finicky eater, but once I got Libby, she acts as if she had better eat her food or Libby will get it. Now the 2 race to see who finishes first. I still feed Faith in an area away from the other dogs because she eats much slower and Maddie and Libby would be stealing her food, if given the chance. Since Woody has been throwing up, it could be because he is eating the new puppies food. Food changes can mess with their systems. Good luck to you...things will fall into place, I'm sure!

Years ago when I got my first Yorkie, Penni, about a month later we got another one. Penni turned her backs on us - making her point:D
She wanted nothing to do with Tuppence, although Penni was Tuppence's "aunt".
But it wasn't long before they started to play together etc.

Same when I got Beamer last year. Lil Bit didn't want anything to do with him. But now they get along fine. Only problem is that Beamer wants to play, and Lil Bit considers herself too old for that childish behaviour:D

Was watching them at the food bowl the other day. Lil Bit would take some food, step back and let Beamer go to the bowl. Then Beamer would take some food and step back for Lil Bit to go to the bowl. They did this a couple of times, then they were both eating from the bowl at the same time. Was funny to watch them.

You have only had Mia 5 days, so give them time:)

Yes, like everyone said, it probably will take a little time. It took us about a month - but I had a very strong-willed, dominant Westie. Nothing laid back about him.

Try to give Woody some extra special attention right now. He needs to know that he has not lost his status in the 'pack'. I know it's hard - but you need to pay more attention to Woody than to your new pup right now. Do everything first for Woody; first treat; first to eat (yes, I would feed separately); first out the door; first to get greeted.

If you can, take him for a special walk by himself. Give him some space that he can get away from the puppy for a little while.

Ringo wanted to eat Lucy's puppy chow too. I eventually started putting a little in his bowl so he wouldn't be so jealous.

Hopefully, when she has had all her shots - you can walk them together and that will help their bonding.

I'm sure they will be fast friends very quickly.