|
seems depressed Hi everyone i am a new user, Sir Willie is my 5 year old male yorkie. He has always been a bit shy, submissive, afraid of other dogs pretty much antisocial really. We have debated on getting another dog and maybe should have done it sooner....we dog sat for someone recently and had a young Havanese for 10 days. this was suppose to help us in this decision. Willie was grouchy with reserved affection. She had a lot of energy. She figured out how to live in Willies world...he did snarl at her and "bicker" but seemed to be ok. This was several weeks ago and wonder if he really misses her. He is alone about 4-6 hours a day but even when we are here he will disappear to his bed, he just likes us here. I wish he could talk really....we don't want him to be lonely. We "give him itchies" a lot and talk to him and hold him, he does have needy moments. I know the heat of the summer can make him tired but feel like he is sad now.....has anyone dealt with a sad yorkie? we just don't know if we should get another dog, would love another yorkie but think it should not be a puppy....thoughts or words of wisdom? |
he could be missing him. Getting a second one is always a hard thing. I actually got my third because my little 1 year old was really depressed after my aunts dog left after saying for a week and then playing. My girl is 10 years old and just can't keep up with him so he really had fun. I had been seriously thingking about it and an 8 month old pup popped up on fb that the people wanted gone asap and the rest is history. They are best friends. |
A hard decision yes, but most older, only child dogs do adjust when a new baby is added, it will take time for your older one accept a new addition, but in time they do become BFF. Puppies are a lot of work, but, you train a puppy "your way". When you bring an older dog in, they have already been trained by someone else, you then have to undo that previous training and train the dog what you expect from it in it's new home and around your older boy. If you go for an older baby I would look for a 2 yo spayed female, they have calmed a bit but still like to romp and play. If you are thinking of a rescue be very careful in your selection, a surrender would be a wise choice as they are usually not abused. Good luck in your decision. |
| All times are GMT -8. The time now is 02:26 AM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Copyright ©2003 - 2018 YorkieTalk.com
Privacy Policy - Terms of Use