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06-28-2015, 02:39 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker | Advice PLEASE! We currently have a 4 year old yorkie who has been an only child her entire life. She has never been aggressive towards other dogs, usually just ignores them. However she doesn't know how to "play" either. When other dogs try she runs away and has even tried to nip at them. Today we adopted a cocker spaniel puppy. He is already her size and loves to play. What can we do to help Izzy adjust to a new brother and bond with him. I don't want her to be afraid of him and I definitely want them to play and be doggy siblings. Please give all the advice you have to help us make this adjustment easier for Izzy and us. |
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06-28-2015, 02:55 PM | #2 |
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| I would want to be present when the Cocker puppy is with Izzy, at least until they get used to each other. I have found that 'adults'...even those who shy away from a new puppy...do recognize that they are dealing with a 'baby' animal, and all of the ones I had 'came around' and dealt admirably with the newcomer babies. However, the Cocker will be bigger than her, and, since he's just a baby, he will not understand he could hurt her playing with her. It has also been my experience, that the 'baby' animal 'knows' they are dealing with an adult, and all of mine 'gave due respect' to the 'older generation' even though they grew larger than them as an adult. I cannot promise you this will happen, but if it was me, I would spend time with Izzy and puppy, but definitely allow Izzy to make her own 'accommodation'...she may surprise you!
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06-28-2015, 02:55 PM | #3 |
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| Congratulations on the new addition! Be patient and let them establish their relationship. My boys bonded through training together, doing simple tricks for treats. Walking together also helped. My Yorkies still do not play with just each other. Max requires a human to be involved. Give your Yorkie a place to escape playtime if he doesn't want to play with the puppy. Sometimes puppies can be overwhelming to an adult dog.
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06-28-2015, 05:49 PM | #4 |
YT 1000 Club Member | I brought home two puppies 6 weeks ago. My 9 year old Yorkie headed for the couch all the time. One of the puppies learned to jump up on the couch within days, so the older Yorkie headed for the back of the couch. That is where he stayed for the first 2 weeks. After that, he was curious about the puppies and would get down to see what they were doing. We have had them 6 weeks now and he jumps right in and plays with them when he wants to and hits the back of the couch when he has had enough. Give the older dog the freedom and space to get away from the puppy and be safe from it. They are often afraid of puppies, but they will come around in time. As the puppy calms down a little the older dog will be more interested. My older dog will stay on the floor with the puppies whenever they are calm. If they are wild he will stick around if he is in the mood, or get on the back of the couch to get away from them. It just depends on his mood. When you are playing with the puppy, if the Yorkie comes around play with them too and they will eventually join in.
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06-28-2015, 05:55 PM | #5 |
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| No rush it will take ~3-6 weeks they will be fine....Just to tolerate the pup.... |
06-29-2015, 06:34 AM | #6 | |
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Activities together would be good for motivation since they can relate something good with each others company. If she likes walks, take them on more/longer walks together. | |
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