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BabyGirl Rosie · 10-08-2011, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by gidget529

Thanks for the advice and support!

We are so nervous! And yes, you guys are right, we are probably really over-thinking this!

We asked about bringing Gidget, and she would like us to meet her first to see if our personalities fit before introducing Gidget. She is not far from us, so this method will work for us.

Topknot also brought up a good point about how their personalities would differ being in different homes. Do you recommend meeting on neutral ground somewhere instead? Or in our home?

We go this afternoon, so I will let you all know how we made out. Thanks guys!

I was told in the past to try neutral ground; however, with Mikki it just didn't work that way. I just had to bring her home.

The first week was rough. I am not going to lie about it. I really thought I had made a mistake. Rosie was ticked off and made sure we all knew it.

Anyway, we still have our fights but once Rosie showed her that she was the dominate one, it has gotten so much better! Now we play more than we fight. A fight usually occurs when one is really jealous about something.

I sent a member here a PM about having two females and she said "you can make it work". I think as long as you give Gidget the attention she is used to while bringing in the new pup it will all end up working out. I did everything with Rosie first. I would pick her up first, fed her first, etc. I was told that would help because she was used to that while Mikki was not.

If your heart tells you to get this pup you can make it work out. You may have a few rough days but I am sure it will end up being ok. I will be thinking of you through this decision. I know it is not an easy one to make. But on the positive side, it sure it nice waking up to two Yorkie kisses!!

KazzyK810 · 10-10-2011, 08:35 AM

I'm hoping that you keep posting all through this process.

I am constantly back & forth on whether to get another yorkie or not. Being on here is terrible sometimes...I see photos of those with a couple of pups and they look so cute together and that just gets me thinking about how cute it would be to have two together, especially as I have alot of matching clothes as I bought ZoE things & then she grew bigger than I expected & I bought the same stuff in a bigger size.

But, I'm holding off. I think I need to step back and really think about whether I want another dog and all that it entales, and not just for how great the photos ops would be & the cuteness factor of taking two out & about.

I'm not concerned about the cost of having two, but I do worry that how it would affect my ability to go out & travel with them. I take ZoE pretty much everywhere but work. She goes on all my errands, visits friends for lunch, goes to cookouts/bonfires, etc. I wonder how much more difficult it would be with two, and if its too much of an imposition to expect others to welcome two into the gatherings & homes. Or would that not be an issue, because if you left them at home more at least they'd have company.

As you can probably tell....I'm still not there yet...got a WHOLE lot more thinking to do on the subject...so I'm hoping you detail your experience and it can help me with my decision.

CouversMom · 10-10-2011, 09:54 AM

How did the visit go?!

gidget529 · 10-10-2011, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by CouversMom

How did the visit go?!

The visit went wonderfully. She is a cute little girl. She is smaller than Gidget, 4 lb if she is lucky.

When we got home, though, Gidget refused to have anything to do w me. She would not take a treat from me. I thought, oh no, have we made a mistake? Then Sunday she acted normally, like nothing ever happened.

Gidget does like playing w herself in the mirror, playing w a stuffed yorkie toy (almost life size), so we think she would really like one. We were a little confused.

puppyluvinmomma · 10-10-2011, 10:12 AM

Just checking in to see if you were going to get her.

AmyD102 · 10-10-2011, 10:22 AM

When we got Lola for the first 2 days Kiwi was kinda pissed...he wouldn't give me kisses and didn't want to cuddle or be held, but he got over it! After the first week they were napping together on the couch and he was sharing his toys and even letting her eat out of his dish(I was very nervous about that, but he just let her do it and didn't care) We made sure to spend extra time with him and cuddle him and love him a lot. Plus he slept with us and she does not, so that was our "special" time. Unfortunely they only got to spend about 2 weeks together untill Kiwi passed

, but I do believe they already were forming a bond, so don't worry, I think they will be fine!

chachi · 10-10-2011, 11:31 AM

The best advice I can give you is to be patient and let them get to be friendly in their own time. When you bring the new yorkie in Gidget may not like her and could even be unfriendly to her and that could last as long as a month. It is harder for adult dogs to accept a new dog. I have over the years brought in new dogs and cats and no matter how bad it seemed at first after a period of adjustment they always accepted each other. Best of luck and congrats

sassyrubygirl · 10-10-2011, 01:47 PM

That's actually a really good ????? Cause I am looking to get a friend (A YORKIE OF COURSE)

she's really good with other dogs .... do it, do it ,do it ,
Good luck

gidget529 · 10-10-2011, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by chachi

The best advice I can give you is to be patient and let them get to be friendly in their own time. When you bring the new yorkie in Gidget may not like her and could even be unfriendly to her and that could last as long as a month. It is harder for adult dogs to accept a new dog. I have over the years brought in new dogs and cats and no matter how bad it seemed at first after a period of adjustment they always accepted each other. Best of luck and congrats

That's good to hear, especially since you've done this quite a bit. We are going to be brave and go for it. We get to pick her up 10/21. Fingers crossed!

gidget529 · 10-10-2011, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by AmyD102

When we got Lola for the first 2 days Kiwi was kinda pissed...he wouldn't give me kisses and didn't want to cuddle or be held, but he got over it! After the first week they were napping together on the couch and he was sharing his toys and even letting her eat out of his dish(I was very nervous about that, but he just let her do it and didn't care) We made sure to spend extra time with him and cuddle him and love him a lot. Plus he slept with us and she does not, so that was our "special" time. Unfortunely they only got to spend about 2 weeks together untill Kiwi passed

, but I do believe they already were forming a bond, so don't worry, I think they will be fine!

Thanks for sharing your exp w Kiwi. Are you going to get Lola another friend?

AmyD102 · 10-10-2011, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by gidget529

Thanks for sharing your exp w Kiwi. Are you going to get Lola another friend?

Yes I am pretty sure we will be getting another pup someday, we are trying to deal with the loss of Kiwi as well as spend some quality time bonding with Lola. The DH and I have discussed maybe getting another Yorkie in the spring, so Lola will still be a pup and almost fully trained (hopefully..lol) by then.

Good luck with your new little girl! I hope all goes well and make sure you keep us posted and put up lots of pics

puppyluvinmomma · 10-10-2011, 10:02 PM

So happy for you.

BabyGirl Rosie · 10-11-2011, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by gidget529

That's good to hear, especially since you've done this quite a bit. We are going to be brave and go for it. We get to pick her up 10/21. Fingers crossed!

How exciting! Can't wait to see her and see how Gidget gets along with her. Keep us posted!!

kdhawks · 10-11-2011, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by gidget529

That's good to hear, especially since you've done this quite a bit. We are going to be brave and go for it. We get to pick her up 10/21. Fingers crossed!

That is great! This new little girl is so lucky to have you. Gidget will adjust, and will be an awesome big sis in no time. Can't wait to see new pup pics!

10-10-2011, 08:35 AM	#17
KazzyK810 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Michigan USA & Sheffield UK Posts: 4,120	I'm hoping that you keep posting all through this process. I am constantly back & forth on whether to get another yorkie or not. Being on here is terrible sometimes...I see photos of those with a couple of pups and they look so cute together and that just gets me thinking about how cute it would be to have two together, especially as I have alot of matching clothes as I bought ZoE things & then she grew bigger than I expected & I bought the same stuff in a bigger size. But, I'm holding off. I think I need to step back and really think about whether I want another dog and all that it entales, and not just for how great the photos ops would be & the cuteness factor of taking two out & about. I'm not concerned about the cost of having two, but I do worry that how it would affect my ability to go out & travel with them. I take ZoE pretty much everywhere but work. She goes on all my errands, visits friends for lunch, goes to cookouts/bonfires, etc. I wonder how much more difficult it would be with two, and if its too much of an imposition to expect others to welcome two into the gatherings & homes. Or would that not be an issue, because if you left them at home more at least they'd have company. As you can probably tell....I'm still not there yet...got a WHOLE lot more thinking to do on the subject...so I'm hoping you detail your experience and it can help me with my decision. __________________ Karan with Sophie & Willow (ZoE )(Chelsea )

10-10-2011, 09:54 AM	#18
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	How did the visit go?! __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

10-10-2011, 10:12 AM	#20
puppyluvinmomma YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ILLINOIS Posts: 575	Just checking in to see if you were going to get her. __________________ Christel and furkids Peawee & Lucy Lou too!!!

10-10-2011, 10:22 AM	#21
AmyD102 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Norwood, MA Posts: 162	When we got Lola for the first 2 days Kiwi was kinda pissed...he wouldn't give me kisses and didn't want to cuddle or be held, but he got over it! After the first week they were napping together on the couch and he was sharing his toys and even letting her eat out of his dish(I was very nervous about that, but he just let her do it and didn't care) We made sure to spend extra time with him and cuddle him and love him a lot. Plus he slept with us and she does not, so that was our "special" time. Unfortunely they only got to spend about 2 weeks together untill Kiwi passed, but I do believe they already were forming a bond, so don't worry, I think they will be fine! __________________ Milo (11/1/11) Kiwi (RIP 7/28/10-9/21/11) & Lola (RIP 7/12/11 - 9/8/13)

10-10-2011, 11:31 AM	#22
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	The best advice I can give you is to be patient and let them get to be friendly in their own time. When you bring the new yorkie in Gidget may not like her and could even be unfriendly to her and that could last as long as a month. It is harder for adult dogs to accept a new dog. I have over the years brought in new dogs and cats and no matter how bad it seemed at first after a period of adjustment they always accepted each other. Best of luck and congrats __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

10-10-2011, 01:47 PM	#23
sassyrubygirl Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: fall river mass Posts: 14	That's actually a really good ????? Cause I am looking to get a friend (A YORKIE OF COURSE) she's really good with other dogs .... do it, do it ,do it , Good luck

10-10-2011, 10:02 PM	#27
puppyluvinmomma YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ILLINOIS Posts: 575	So happy for you. __________________ Christel and furkids Peawee & Lucy Lou too!!!