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10-27-2017, 08:51 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Michigan
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| Advice about getting a second Dog/Yorkie So I have some advice to ask the forum. I've noticed that my yorkie Rocky has been depressed lately. He sleeps most of the time and likes to play however, we're either too tired or too busy and can't play around with him as much as we'd like. We used to bring him to doggy daycare but when my wife was giving birth to our daughter we had to put him up in a doggy daycare for 7days straight and after that every time we bring him to a daycare he thinks we're leaving him and gets scared and doesn't want to interact or play with the other dogs and just follows the person who watches over the dogs around. We've tried 2 different doggie day cares. We recently stayed over at a friends house who have 3 pugs and Rocky had so much fun playing around with the pugs and seemed really happy. So we thought maybe we should just get a second dog so that Rocky can have a friend to play with all the time? However, I have a few reservations about this. My concerns are: 1) It seems like we don't have a lot of time for 1 dog, having another dog especially a puppy will take even more time plus we're trying to have a second child which will limit everyone's free time even more. 2) Rocky might get even more depressed when we bring another puppy home because he might think we're trying to replace him. My wife thinks getting a second dog is a great idea, that even though Rocky might get depressed a little at first that another dog is in the house, he will have a buddy to play with and will quickly learn to get a long and in the long run will be much happier because he'll have someone to play with all the time. She doesn't think it will be that much more work taking care of 2 dogs compared to taking care of 1 dog, and I kind of agree with her on this one. With that said, we're meeting a women this saturday who would like to rehome her 5 month old yorkie. This is great because we wanted a slightly older puppy so that he can keep up with Rocky and hold his pee a little longer than a 9week old puppy would. This lady agreed for us to take her dog into our house for 24hrs and see how the two will interact before buying him and keeping him forever. In this 24hrs we have also scheduled a vet visit for a physical exam to make sure the puppy is healthy. What do you guys think? It breaks my heart seeing Rocky sad and not having anyone to play with, however, I am concerned that having a second dog might not be the best idea. I've suggested maybe trying other doggy daycares where Rocky can get a little more one on one interaction. I would love to hear your comments and advice on what I should do. thank you in advance. |
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10-27-2017, 09:08 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brownstown MI USA
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| I think a 2nd yorkie would be great. We originally had Max and then 8 months later went and got his sister (8 months younger with the same parents). There was a short transition period for them to get used to each other but now they are inseparable. When we 1st got Max Toni was able to take him to work every day but the landlord at her business complex put a stop to that after about 2 months. The last thing we wanted to do was leave him home alone for up to 10 hours a day so we went and got Sasha. Best decision we ever made. We have no young children so I can't speak to that but I truly believe yorkies are attention hounds and should always have a playmate. And the fact that he interacted well with the pugs makes me think he would welcome a baby brother. Good luck!
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10-27-2017, 03:03 PM | #3 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Costa Rica
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| We are having the same opportunity here. We adopted Otto 3 months ago , he is 18 month old now and has grown very attached to my wife and I. Problem is that my wife, which stays at home right now, will start an almost full time job in December so Otto will have a change of routine. As of today he gets 4-5 20 min walks per day, this will decrease to 2-3 in Dec. Right now when my wife is away from the house more than 3 hours Otto justs sleeps or waits for us on top of the couch looking outside. He doesnt seem sad, just a little bored and goes bonkers when we return. From time to time he visits his brother and step sister and he plays all day more with her step sister than his brother. He has all day fun! And when we pick him up he justs sleeps all the way home. He is done for the day. I see my sister yorkies and they are inseparable, they are around 3 months apart in age and it has worked very well for her. Right now we have the opprtunity to adopt a 6 month old girl, she is being rehomed so we are thinking about it! We have the same fears as you have but I am almost ready to pull the trigger. She probably will need to be house trained as she spends all day in the garden but she even looks "compatible" with my Otto. We will see! I recommend you take the plunge, I believe it will be a good decision. Now if you get a young puppy maybe you can take some vacation and get some help for the first few months? Last edited by Garoto1973; 10-27-2017 at 03:04 PM. |
10-28-2017, 01:10 AM | #4 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: E.Stroudsburg, Pa.
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| Rocky played with the pugs, seems that's what he needs. I would get him a BFF. Nothing more sweeter or funnier then two lil babies playing chase or having a wrestling match. Please let us know how the sleep over goes.
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10-28-2017, 10:03 AM | #5 |
YT 2000 Club Donating Member | I have never gotten a dog to provide company for another I get one because I want another dog - and I provide that company. You are trying for a second child so your life will become even busier which you know already. Dogs often get along alright - but what happens if they don't? Do you have the patience and time to deal with that situation? It is right and good you are evaluating your situation. Just know that as dogs mature it is natural they might be more restfull and sleep more during the down hours.
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