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09-23-2018, 03:28 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Young Harris Ga
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| newbies needs advice on adding second yorkie Brand new to forum, Have a 2.5 year old female that is so connected to me that it is hard for her or me to have a normal life. We thought that if we add a second female puppy for her that she would start having interest in the other gal instead of me all the time. Our girl does not have a mean streak at all but is very jealous if we pet another dog in front of her. She really tries to but in and get the attention for herself. Just wondered if anyone has had experience when adding a second puppy to a family that already has a 2.5 year old girl. thanks |
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09-23-2018, 08:46 PM | #2 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA
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| Its tricky but it can be done. The thing you don't want to happen is for her to become even more clingy towards you which could cause her to lash out at the new dog, you may have to get a young dog but not a tiny pup because as nice as she may be, they can be really snappy if pushed and you don't want to put young pup in that position. I have several dogs and over the years, you have to have a seniority system and become the alpha of your pack and the older dogs who have been there the longest eat first, gets the first go at sofa cuddle time, etc. The dogs will fall in time. They are not children, equality confuses them so you have to be mindful of that with how you treat them and hopefully everyone will find their positions. |
09-24-2018, 06:47 AM | #3 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: E.Stroudsburg, Pa.
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| I have had a pack of 3 females (now all passed) they were all 3 years apart, my girls were very social with sweet dispossessions. When I bought home a 8 week old little girl my 3 year old stayed on high grounds (the sofa) away from pouncing, nipping baby, also, puppies do not smell like dogs, another reason my older gal was afraid of "the thing" lol. 3 years later I bought my 2nd puppy, another 8 week old girl, now I had 2 girls on the sofa afraid of "the thing" lol. They stayed away from the puppy for about 2 months before they would stay on the floor and play with her. I worked full time, the puppy was confined to a private area, she could see the dogs but could not interact with them, I did the same when I bought home my 1st puppy. They became BFF. You can get a puppy, your 2.5 gal will stay away from "it", she will be afraid of the puppy because it will not smell like another dog. Do not force your older girl to make friends with the nippy puppy, let your older one go to the puppy on her time. As rjwalt suggested, always make your older girl first, first to eat, first to get a treat, first to be greeted when you come home, first to be cuddled, this will eliminate jealousy. It can take a couple of months for your older one to accept this pouncing, nipping lil girl but she will accept her and become BFF. A Xpen or Iris pen is good to keep the puppy confined to a safe area and to pad train her, do not leave the puppy and your older girl alone together unsupervised, always be right there watching both of them when they are together until the time comes that the 2 can be trusted alone with each other. I am assuming your older girl is spayed. I am sure other members will chime in with their advise and suggestions, we have many members with multiple yorkies.
__________________ Joan, mom to Cody RIP Matese Schnae Kajon Kia forever in my A House Is Not A Home Without A Dog |
09-24-2018, 07:01 AM | #4 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Kissimmee, FL
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| We have never had less than two yorkies. We started this practice when we were still working, but even now being retired, we know that if we are out, our boys will have a playmate/bff to cuddle with while we are gone. As earlier posts, the "introduction" period can be touchy at times as the new little ones are nippy and have boundless energy. Don't force interaction. Our older dogs have always accepted the new ones, but when we introduced Tyrone a few years ago our older dog, Beau, could not keep up with Ty's boundless energy. They were great friends, but Beau would eventually want to take a nap, and Ty would keep bumping him awake with a toy in his mouth! Our answer was to bring in our third little one, Gus. The young ones are now 2.5 and 3 years old. Beau plays for awhile, then retreats to lay in the sun...everyone happy here! Welcome, and good luck in adding to your "pack"!
__________________ Joy...Mommy to Tyrone and Gus r.i.p. beloved Ozzie and Tucker, and Beauregarde the poodle |
09-24-2018, 08:39 AM | #5 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| Callie was 9 almost 10 when I added Joey and she loves him. I added my fourth 4 months ago and at 11 Callie really loves him and he is the only one she lets lay with her. It’s very doable and they do adjust. Sometimes it can take awhile even months.
__________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart! |
09-24-2018, 08:40 AM | #6 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Young Harris Ga
Posts: 7
| Thanks to all for great advice |
09-25-2018, 04:43 AM | #7 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Kissimmee, FL
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| Let us know what you decide!
__________________ Joy...Mommy to Tyrone and Gus r.i.p. beloved Ozzie and Tucker, and Beauregarde the poodle |
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