New Yorkie Pup - Help!!!!!

[myyorkiesrock]

So, my boyfriend and I just recently became the parents of a new yorkie pup Jack! We have a slight problem tho.

My boyfriend currently has a 7 yr old yorkie that is NOT friendly to other pets. Whenever he's in contact with another animal he goes NUTS! There seems to be no calming him down, unless the other animal is removed from sight. He's such a sweet dog, but this is his only flaw!

Help! How do I get him to accept our new baby, without tramatizing jack in the process!?

[chachi]

If he is not accepting of other animals then he may never accept the pup. Why did you get the pup when you knew that dog behaves like that? Some dogs are just loners aand dont want any other animals around. I wouldnt force the pup on him or you may see it esculate to aggression

[Ladymom]

Originally Posted by myyorkiesrock

So, my boyfriend and I just recently became the parents of a new yorkie pup Jack! We have a slight problem tho.

My boyfriend currently has a 7 yr old yorkie that is NOT friendly to other pets. Whenever he's in contact with another animal he goes NUTS! There seems to be no calming him down, unless the other animal is removed from sight. He's such a sweet dog, but this is his only flaw!

Help! How do I get him to accept our new baby, without tramatizing jack in the process!?

If you knew that your BF's dog did not like other dogs, why did you get a puppy?

[Rachael x]

I have to agree with the others, I dont understand why you got a pup when you knew the other dog is aggressive.
Could you explain please?
I have a 13 year old schnauzer cross, we got our yorkie pup a few months back and at first Jess (cross) didnt accept Poppy (yorkie) at all.
She just wouldnt even sit in the same room as the pup.
I got Poppy at 6 weeks old, she is now 5 1/2 months old and Jess has only JUST started to accept her.
They now get along well but this dosnt mean that the same will happen to your two dogs.
Hopefully you can give us a little more information on the situation so we can help you better.

[chachi]

Just whatever happens if this doesnt work out dont blaime Jack for it because he let you know how he felt about other pets before you got the pup

[Rachael x]

Also do you live with your BF?

[myyorkiesrock]

Hey guys. My boyfriend and I currently live together. We just got the Jack yesterday and he's perfect. I stayed with my sister and family who also have a yorkie (Ruby), and they got a long fine.

The reason I thought it would be ok was due to the fact when my sister got her yorkie (Ruby), my bf's yorkie (Garrisson) was agressive at first but definitely got adjusted to her with slow introduction. Garrison was 5 when my sister brought Ruby home and we introduced them, he eventually got along with Ruby, and now that Ruby is bigger than him; because Garrison is a toy and much smaller, he seems to really enjoy her company.

All in all I think it will just take time. I'm reading all I can on the situation and will be consulting a trained professional.

Any advise would be great. A little less scrutiny and a little more help. I thought this was a forum.

Thank you guys!

[Rachael x]

Originally Posted by myyorkiesrock

Hey guys. My boyfriend and I currently live together. We just got the Jack yesterday and he's perfect. I stayed with my sister and family who also have a yorkie (Ruby), and they got a long fine.

The reason I thought it would be ok was due to the fact when my sister got her yorkie (Ruby), my bf's yorkie (Garrisson) was agressive at first but definitely got adjusted to her with slow introduction. Garrison was 5 when my sister brought Ruby home and we introduced them, he eventually got along with Ruby, and now that Ruby is bigger than him; because Garrison is a toy and much smaller, he seems to really enjoy her company.

All in all I think it will just take time. I'm reading all I can on the situation and will be consulting a trained professional.

Any advise would be great. A little less scrutiny and a little more help. I thought this was a forum.

Thank you guys!

Thanks for coming back and answering my question.
Has the older yorkie always been aggressive with other dogs or is it just with the pup?

[chachi]

Originally Posted by myyorkiesrock

Hey guys. My boyfriend and I currently live together. We just got the Jack yesterday and he's perfect. I stayed with my sister and family who also have a yorkie (Ruby), and they got a long fine.

The reason I thought it would be ok was due to the fact when my sister got her yorkie (Ruby), my bf's yorkie (Garrisson) was agressive at first but definitely got adjusted to her with slow introduction. Garrison was 5 when my sister brought Ruby home and we introduced them, he eventually got along with Ruby, and now that Ruby is bigger than him; because Garrison is a toy and much smaller, he seems to really enjoy her company.

All in all I think it will just take time. I'm reading all I can on the situation and will be consulting a trained professional.

Any advise would be great. A little less scrutiny and a little more help. I thought this was a forum.

Thank you guys!

Just put the effort in and be patient with the older dog. If we are leary we have seen situations like this in the past where it doesnt work out and the older dog gets rehomed and thats not fair or right

[Rachael x]

Originally Posted by chachi

Just put the effort in and be patient with the older dog. If we are leary we have seen situations like this in the past where it doesnt work out and the older dog gets rehomed and thats not fair or right

I totally agree with this, the older dog was there first so if anyone needs to be rehomed it should be the pup (not that im suggesting that is what you should do at this stage!)

[Ladymom]

Seven year old dogs are officially seniors. One of my former vets said it was never a good idea to bring a new puppy in after a dog who is used to being alone turns five years old. He said they were less likely to accept him and it wasn't fair.

[myyorkiesrock]

I hope things work out. I love Garrison too much to ever let him go and Jack has just stolen my heart!

I was hoping Garrison would "Show him the ropes." Garrison is such a sweet cuddling dog, it's just my BF kept him sheltered and didn't socialize him very well as a puppy. So he's a little agressive at first but after a while he comes around.

For example we had a new neighbor move in with a puppy and Garrison would try to take off and screaching bark, kicking his feet trying to get to the poor pup. Finally we kept them on their sepearate leashes and now when they run into each other, they give a little smell and go on their way.

Wish me luck and I'll keep you guys updated. Rest ashore Garrison will NOT be going anywhere, he's our one in a million Yorkie.

[tkking17]

I really don't know enough about this situation to offer advice, but I just wanted to add something.

You probably already thought of this, but just wanted to suggest that you make sure you always supervise them together and separate them when you are not home. You don't want any tragic accidents.

Good for you for the research & looking into a professional trainer. I think a quality trainer could help you with your unique situation. Best of luck!

[myyorkiesrock]

The pet store operator told us different. They advised a companion pup increase life span by 2 to 3 yrs.

I just hope things turn out good. I love them both and will protect them both to my best ability. Hopefully Garrison comes around!

[mackenzie2270]

I had Sassy 6 month before I got Patti. This is what I did I washed Patti with the same shampoo as I washed Sassy in before I ever introduced them. My sis has a 5 year old female that does not except other dogs very well either. I think because they all smelled the same that is why they accepted her in to the group. They get all get along very well. I was told to do that by a breeder when you bring a new pup into the home. I don't know it worked for me but it might not work for every oe. Just a thought.

Linda, Sassy and Patti