Our yorkie is afraid of new yorkie puppy

[JAYF]

Oliver is almost 4 months old now

[DBlain]

both your pups sure are dolls, I see Oliver's ears stood up. Glad to hear progress is being made. I wanted to add that I had a friend who's female yorkie was also terrified of the new puppy, she would not even come in the room that the puppy was in. But after several months they have gotten quite close and she is now comfortable in close quarters with the younger dog. The situation you have is much better than what happened to me. I had an aggressive male who did not like other dogs at all. Against everyone's advice I brought a puppy home when my male was about 2, it did not work at all, the older dog was either mean to me or the puppy or he just stayed under the bed. After about 8 months I felt no one was happy and rehomed the puppy. But situations like yours where the older dog is timid not mean seem to work themselves out within a few months. Good luck and PLEASE hang around more and continue to post more photos of your babies.

[dawn27]

Her age has something to do with it, at that age she just does not want to be bothered by a spunky pup. I have four and when we brought my now 4 yr old home my second oldest ran form her like she had the plague or something. She avoided her at every turn going as far as hiding behind the couch or seeking refuge in the news paper bin at times. She would just look at me with utter disgust and sweet content. But now four years later they get along great.

Originally Posted by JAYF

Sophie is strictly an inside dog. They both like to play with the same toys(we have doubles of almost everything), however if Oliver comes by while Sophie is playing with one of us, she drops the toy and walks away. I always go after her, as I dont want her to feel she is unimportant and I try and talk softly to her to not run away.

This behavior to some point would be considered submissive. She is allowing the new pup to take on the pack leader role.

[impish]

Progress and cute cute cute.

Originally Posted by JAYF

look who I found sleeping together the other day. It has been a little over a month since we got Oliver and we are making some good progress. These 2 are far from best friends but Sophie isnt as intimidated as she intiallly was. She is accepting of him being nearby as long as he doesnt make physical contact with her. I was truly shocked to find them together like the pics show, and they havent slept next to each other since, but I am much more comfortable about the situation than when I first posted.

[Islandloverr]

They are both adorable, and in time things will get better than it already is.

[JAYF]

Originally Posted by DBlain

both your pups sure are dolls, I see Oliver's ears stood up. Glad to hear progress is being made. I wanted to add that I had a friend who's female yorkie was also terrified of the new puppy, she would not even come in the room that the puppy was in. But after several months they have gotten quite close and she is now comfortable in close quarters with the younger dog. The situation you have is much better than what happened to me. I had an aggressive male who did not like other dogs at all. Against everyone's advice I brought a puppy home when my male was about 2, it did not work at all, the older dog was either mean to me or the puppy or he just stayed under the bed. After about 8 months I felt no one was happy and rehomed the puppy. But situations like yours where the older dog is timid not mean seem to work themselves out within a few months. Good luck and PLEASE hang around more and continue to post more photos of your babies.

Yes his ears are up with a little help from the clipper. I trimmed the hair off the back and edges(this is the way we keep Sophie as well) and a day later they stood up. His brothers ears(who is with my parents) stood up on their own, however he too got a clip last weekend, so he looks tidy as well.
That is a tough decesion to give up your puppy. Even though there is no great love for him from Sophie, I fell that things are progessing well. Thanks for all the kind compliments.