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HELP! Just got second Yorkie, first Yorkie unhappy! I have a very small (2.2 kg) female Yorkshire terrier (neutered). She is extremely submissive but is always super excited to meet dogs when were out walking and loves to play with them. A relative of mine has two dogs, and when we go to there house she wiggles like crazy to get out of my arms and down to them. For this reason I decided to get a second Yorkshire terrier. Three days ago I got Tory, an 8 month old male Yorkie who (apart from Winnie) is the most docile dog Ive ever meet. He just wants to be petted and hugged. However Winnie is not happy. For the first day she wouldn’t even look at him, now she spends all her time up on window seat away from him. She’ll get within an inch of him to lightly sniff him but quickly runs away. Im so worried Ive made the wrong decision to get him. The reason I didn’t get a puppy was because it is very difficult to find an ethical breeder here (Ireland) so I went to a well known respected breeder of show dogs. Tory was breed to show but grew too big… And that’s the problem, is he too big? He’s about 3 times larger than her. I know it will take time but she’s gone off her food and her tail is permanently down like she’s unhappy. :( Are these normal signs to see in first dog when introducing a second dog to home? :( |
Personally, I would give it a little time, and keep on treating them both like the beloved babies they are. It may take a little time for her to warm up to him. I would definitely not change how you treat her...I would just put her first for now...she's used to being an "only" child, and then make sure to include him just after, too, so she gets the idea her status has not changed but he is now part of her family. Good luck and congratulations! |
They just need more time to adjust give it a month then see how its goin g |
Like the others said, give it more time. As long as he's not in her face bothering her... I'm sure she will come around and love him. She's just used to being an only child :p |
I would def wait, I know a lot of people on here has adding a second one and had some issues at first- now you ask them how they are doing and they say they are best buds! Let Winnie do what she is going to do an don't force anything. |
Thank you for the reply everyone. :) As I said I went to a well know reputable breeder but now today I’m having suspicions. He's 8 months old and weights 5 kg, and from looking at a thread just below he looks just like a Silky terrier not a Yorkie! If it work out and they accept each other fine, but do you think this could be part of the problem...that he's so much larger? I was provided with a pedigree lineage and Irish Kennel Club papers (required here). Is it possible he's a big Yorkie? :confused: |
5 kg is 11 pounds correct? I don't think the size has anything to do with how they are acting.. He is just new to her- My Peanut is about Winnies size, he doesn't act any different towards new bigger dogs. |
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I'm having the same problem. My #1 Yorkie is coming around slowly. But if I play with #1, Yorkie#2 wants to start a fight. If I didn't stop them they would have a knock down, drag out. What should I do? Me & #1 play every night before bed. I would like to at least be able to keep playing with her. Also #2 will play, just not with dog #1. If I put one in another room to play with the other. She whines & cries. Any suggestions? |
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I too was wondering this very same thing almost 1 month ago. Couver's Mom gave great advice to me. It does take time. I don't think the size matters. the resident dog is used to being an "only child"- and then here comes a sister or brother. I can honestly say, my 4 year old resident male dog ignored the second dog for days, looked at her (she's 6 years) as if nothing in this world could get on his nerves more. Then they both over a period of 2 weeks, exchanged a few growls here and there, but nothing serious, a growl and on about their business. I'm not saying they are best buddies but I can see slowly that they are "warming up to each other". My boyfriend and I engage them both in play, she loves balls, he loves squeeky toys. They both get the same amount of attention and they are working it out between them. I think time is the best answer. |
I have 4 Yorkies, 3 are from the same parents, different litters, they now weigh 7-16 lbs. Also don't give up on them liking each other. When I brought Sassy my 4th one home the other 3 really disliked her. I thought I would have to return her, but now she is the youngest and smallest but bosses her brothers around. Hang in there, it will get better:) |
I have two Yorkies and two Biewers and when I added the second Yorkie, Cash had been an "only child" for more than two years. He was well-trained and socialized, but he didn't want anything to do with his new friend. It took a while, but now, three years later, they are great friends. Respect your dog's boundaries and don't neglect to take them for walks together. Walking together is something that only friends and pack members do, and doing it with both of them will establish the idea in their minds. If they play, don't interfere too much unless one is getting hurt. Feed them together if you can. It takes a while to bring a new member into a pack, but the fact that she is showing interest is a great sign. Keep giving her as much attention as before and let her get used to the idea. If she's friendly, she'll come around :) |
When i first got Sonic, I noticed my chihuahua was depressed all she did was stay in her bed. for 10 yrs it was just me and her she was never really friends with other dogs or animals.. in her early yrs she did have one friend a cat named oreo which then the cat belong to my mom, she gave the cat to a old woman that love cats ever since then my chihuahua never befriended another animal, they get along now so give it time :) |
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 :( |
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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. |
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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. |
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. |
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. |
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