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Parenting 2 Yorkies...An Adventure Hi All - I have a 6-year-old Yorkie who is human and a diva true to her name. She has been the apple of everyone's eye with whom she comes in contact. And such a lap dog. Enter Ruby, the new Yorkie, who is now 6 months old and the super busy, INSANELY jealous little sister. She tries to take over EVERYTHING. And Diva's disinterest in her after 4 months just gives her additional fuel to be bossy amongst the two. My biggest issue though is: Sibling rivalry. If I talk to Diva, she runs over wanting to get the attention that Diva is getting. If I pick Diva up, she is at my feet jumping because she wants to get picked up. If I'm bathing Diva, then she's at the tub jumping to get in - and she hates baths. Just wondering if anyone else had the same issue with multiples. How did you handle it? Thanks, Summer |
Good question! I have 4, but I haven't had to deal with excessive jealousy. I kind of have to wonder if maybe your little one will grow out of it as she ages...? |
Hahaha. My two are the same age. My diva is quiet (bossy, but quiet) and my Biewer is all over the place. I keep saying I should have named him PickMe since he reminds me of the kid in class who is always looking for attention and yelling "pick me, pick me". I have always tried to do things equally. They know if there is a snack they stand together and I use both hands, one snack in each hand for each dog. They are both on the couch with me and laying in their own "spots". I think eventually your little one will get it and find her own space. Meanwhile, enjoy the fun. They are a hoot. |
My two have never become sweet and loving toward each other. They stay close together but I think more to keep an eye on each other! Ziva is 6 and Abby 4 and both so special and different in their own way. They have had a few arguments and I have separated them at meals (at the vets suggestion) and really don't give them food treats/ chewys - both for their health and jealousy issues. I chose Abby because she was not so "diva-ish" but her playful attitude seems to annoy Ziva. |
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My first is Zoey she a little over a year and a half. We had been wanting another one to keep her company and add another member to the family.the timing was right just before Christmas to get her her own sister from the same mom and dad...enter Izzy...opposite of Zoey ...should have named her Sassy! I think it natural for dogs to want what the other is getting, be it attention, food, toys...I give to the first one first cause she has been with us the longest , then I give to the second cause she doesn't know the difference. But yes the youngest will be in full puppy mode . I like it, it's bringing Zoey out a little bit. She was in full posture for about 3 weeks not knowing how to take the nippy playful little thing. But now lays on her side and tussles.....and zooms together....there's abig age difference for your two so expect an adjustment period. Spread yourself out all they want is you and did want 2.....and have fun ! |
Funny reading this, because I have the same issue with Remy (Yorkie) and Roxy (My diva cat). However, it's Remy who is jealous if we give the cat any attention. They get along so well and I know he loves her to death but he sure does not want to see us giving her any loving. He could be somwwhere else in the house and if he hears me talking to her he comes running so fast and starts barking at her and me. If I'm petting her, he trys to get in between us to move my hand. She, however could care less if I'm giving him attention, so it's only one sided. He's just a jealous crazy boy lol. |
I don't have any new suggestions. Have you considered some training for both of them? I have several Biewers and frequently have kept a puppy with no issues. |
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Very simple cause they are sooo smart! |
I have the youngest enrolled in training, but I'm also considering having someone come to my home and conduct training to help their relationship. Zoey Zendaya - Do you have some etraining books you'd recommend? |
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Mindi berg , Yorkshire terrier training Caesar Milan , how to raise the perfect dog, provides understanding more than a step by step training.... And Yorkshire for dummies..... I also give them "breaks" from each other....nap time , pen time , and of course bedtime..help their relationship and you have to get right in there too and teach the youngest proper behavior like biting the other one and be right there to defend each other when needed..... Good luck! |
Mina will ignore Kenzie,while Tilly is in the middle of everything. For me the tuffest part is when I first enter the house. So much going on with 5 running around my feet. Mina will shy away ,while Tilly and Kenzie will both jump to say hi. We are working on it and it is getting better. |
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