HELP! Just got second Yorkie, first Yorkie unhappy!

[WinnieAndTory]

Thanks for writting back everyone. Im just dont know if Ill ever be comfortable leaving him alone with her. Any time he does get close to her he leaps at her (playing) but because of her size she's not able for that rough play. I think she would eventually accept him but Im terrified he could unintentionally hurt her. Just give it a while longer I guess

[abbie's mom]

Originally Posted by WinnieAndTory

Thanks for writting back everyone. Im just dont know if Ill ever be comfortable leaving him alone with her. Any time he does get close to her he leaps at her (playing) but because of her size she's not able for that rough play. I think she would eventually accept him but Im terrified he could unintentionally hurt her. Just give it a while longer I guess

Congrats on your new addition .

Leaving strange dogs alone is never a suitable option. It will, as everyone says, take time. I would definitely observe their interactions over a period of months before even thinking of leaving them alone together. If you must leave them alone, crate the baby in a closed room, where the first cannot get to her to bark or otherwise intimidate her.

[SWHouston]

Originally Posted by Marilize

don't neglect to take them for walks together.

I TOTALLY agree ! You providing a "Pack" environment is key to setting up these guys to get along.

But, remember that you have a "resident" animal. Already stabilized and used to the way things were done. You MUST put out special effort to pay attention pet/feed/cuddle with the original animal. Otherwise it's going to feel like it's being replaced in your heart. Sometimes it takes quite a while for the resident to get over that feeling.

Also, don't be surprised if your resident gets a little pushy with the new guy at some point. That's ok, that's the way Pack's work.

[DoloresMus]

Def more time is needed. I just got my second Yorkie, a femal 2 1/2 weeks ago and brought her into a house with an 11 year old neutered male who has always been spoiled by us. I like you thought "he loves other dogs and always wants to play with them" so I'll get another and he will love it. Well, I was actually scared when we brought her home. He snarled at her like I've never seen him do before. For a couple of days he wanted no art of her, but now he is slowly coming around. She is always running after him and now they love running and playing. He always let's her win when they are playing with toys!!

You def need to give more time. It's like bringing a new baby home, there is a bit of jealousy in the beginning, but everything will eventually work out.

Good luck.

[BLowry]

as everyone has said....give it time...it took my first girl (Sadie) about a month to get used to her new baby sister (Lillie) like you....I thought.,.,...what have I done! Sadie, being the first one is the Queen...alpha dog...she did NOT like her new baby sister....AT ALL! eventually she realized Lillie wasn't going anywhere and accepted her. As hard as it's going to be...spend more time with your first girl to let her know she isn't being replaced...eventually she will come around....you just need to be patient.