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01-07-2016, 08:55 AM | #16 |
YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: B.C. and Scottsdale, AZ
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| My ex and I used to have a 95 pound german shepherd, Casey. I had always wanted a lap dog, and decided to get a Yorkie, Tiffany. When I brought Tiffany home, Casey was extremely jealous and upset. Tiffany would go over to him and try to make friends and he would be so annoyed and move away. He hung his head in depression for weeks on end. But Tiffany never gave up, she kept going up to him all the time and very slowly, he started to allow her to put her paws on his face when he was laying down. They ended up being the best of friends, but it took a few months. If we ever took Tiffany out with us and left Casey at home, when the car drove down the driveway, Casey would be SO excited, he could barely wait for the car to stop. But it wasn't us he went to first, it was Tiffany! Little Tiffany would stand up on her hind legs and Casey would bend his head down to her and she would have both paws on the sides of his face. OMG, how precious that was.
__________________ Lucky Mom to my Precious Lacy! .......... RIP Tiffany and Chanel and Lacy #1 |
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01-07-2016, 11:51 AM | #17 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Alexandria, VA, USA (near Washington, DC)
Posts: 312
| When I volunteered at a local animal shelter, their guidance for a second dog was "Younger, smaller, opposite sex." Now there are plenty of people who have violated this advice, (myself included) and have happy, well adjusted animals, but it was their stock answer for anyone considering adding a pet. The most important advice I would give is that the FIRST step is to introduce your current dog to a potential new one on neutral territory, and see how they get along. Don't put your current dog into a situation where you bring in a new animal without their "permission." In fact, any reputable shelter or breeder will INSIST that the dogs meet first to make sure there won't be a problem. |
01-07-2016, 11:59 AM | #18 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Alexandria, VA, USA (near Washington, DC)
Posts: 312
| .... add to comment above ..... You're not looking for love at first sight, but rather making sure neither dog shows any sign of aggression or fear of the other dog. If they play or seem to like each other, great, but two dogs who ignore each other is also a desirable introduction. In your case, it doesn't sound like you aren't looking for a companion for you existing dog, but rather another dog for your family members to bond with. So it's ok if they aren't best friends, you just want to make sure they can coexist peacefully. |
02-01-2016, 10:44 AM | #19 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: ny
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| yes, that is exactly it. We just want more pup time bc there are six of us lol. I am currently waiting for a baby boy... |
02-01-2016, 11:36 AM | #20 |
YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Columbus, MS
Posts: 361
| We tried it, and it didn't work. My Zeusy is very, very sensitive. When we brought the puppy to our house to try it, Zeusy didn't eat for 2 days and was in a very "depressed" state (if a dog can be that way). He wouldn't smell the dog or anything. He just didn't want him at our house. The vet said he may never come around that some have that "only dog" mentality. Luckily, the lady we got him from had someone who wanted the dog if it didn't work out. He is now with a recent widow that loves him to pieces. Within an hour after the dog left and he figured he wasn't coming back, he was back to his old self again. It's weird because he loves play dates with the Yorkie next door. I guess he likes to know they're going home. |
02-01-2016, 11:42 AM | #21 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: ny
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| Oh wow... How old was he? Did you suspect it migt be an issue before you did it? |
02-01-2016, 12:00 PM | #22 |
YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Columbus, MS
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| He was 13 months old, and yes, I did have a feeling. He is just a very sensitive boy and is very protective of me especially. We wanted to try it, because my husband doesn't like him being alone while we are at work; however, I really think he is happier not "sharing" his kingdom. It's weird but my sister just got a new Chorkie from her step-daughter, because her step-daughter's Shorkie did not take well to the new dog. She was trying to hurt the new baby, and the Shorkie is much bigger than the Chorkie. They gave it a month, and it was just too much trouble trying to keep them separated. Of course, my sister is over the moon about getting a new baby. |
02-01-2016, 12:06 PM | #23 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: ny
Posts: 816
| Awe. So tough. There are six of us who adore her but she definitely favors my husband, myself and my two oldest children. I hope it works it since she is used to sharing her attention among us all lol. |
02-01-2016, 12:40 PM | #24 |
YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Columbus, MS
Posts: 361
| I definitely think that is better than our situation. It is me, my husband, and our almost 15 year old. We have no family and very few friends where we live, so we are a tight knit group. That may have had something to do with it. I wish you and your family the best of luck! P.S. My son loves being an only child now that he's older. He doesn't like to go to his best friend's house, because there are 5 children. His best friend loves to come to our house where it's very quiet. Maybe our dog took after our son! |
02-01-2016, 12:41 PM | #25 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: ny
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| Lol probably. My sister has an only child and he definitely likes it that way |
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