Siblings

[chasemom]

Hi, We recently added another yorkie to our family. We have Chase who is the best Yorkie boy I could’ve asked for. He’s so sweet, loving, quiet (never bark) no problem whatsoever. Then we bring home Khloe a couple weeks ago with all the puppy energy in the world. Chase is 3 and I feel like we have rocked his world. Khloe attacks him constantly and while he attempts to put her in her place every now and then it’s only short lived. The breeder said give them a couple weeks to a month and they will be best friends. I hope so! Right now he can run and jump on the couch to get away from her or go to another room but soon she’ll be jumping on the couch behind him. I feel so bad because his traction on the new hardwood floors isn’t good while Khloe’s is great and she’s also grabbing his long hair pulling it. I guess my question is should I just let them figure it out or what do I do so Chase can have his peace back.

[ladyjane]

Sometimes it does take time....but watch carefully. Is she hurting him or just high energy and playing rough?
If he is not able to stand up to her, perhaps you need to. How old is she? Perhaps she has not yet learned how to behave with others...what mom teaches them is very important.
I had a problem with a puppy for a short time....she had been taken to a vet at a very very young age to be euthanized .. long story. Anyway, as she got older and had had her medical issues cared for she was playing rough with my pups AND biting me on occasion. None of my pups wanted to put her in check. I was advised to growl at her LOL I thought it was crazy; but, I only had to do it twice and her biting stopped. I picked her up put her in my face and gave a low growl...crazy it worked.
She still is here and still plays rough with my others but is not hurting any of them.
You need to sort that out....because IF she is an aggressive and dominant alpha type it may not stop and you don't want to be attached and then have to make a difficult decision to rehome her. AND you don't want poor Chase to be hurt.

[nanajoy]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Sometimes it does take time....but watch carefully. Is she hurting him or just high energy and playing rough?
If he is not able to stand up to her, perhaps you need to. How old is she? Perhaps she has not yet learned how to behave with others...what mom teaches them is very important.
I had a problem with a puppy for a short time....she had been taken to a vet at a very very young age to be euthanized .. long story. Anyway, as she got older and had had her medical issues cared for she was playing rough with my pups AND biting me on occasion. None of my pups wanted to put her in check. I was advised to growl at her LOL I thought it was crazy; but, I only had to do it twice and her biting stopped. I picked her up put her in my face and gave a low growl...crazy it worked.
She still is here and still plays rough with my others but is not hurting any of them.
You need to sort that out....because IF she is an aggressive and dominant alpha type it may not stop and you don't want to be attached and then have to make a difficult decision to rehome her. AND you don't want poor Chase to be hurt.

[matese]

I had a 3 year old and a 6 year old when I bought home Wild Child
AKA Jaws (all females) . The two older ones stayed on high grounds, the sofa. Every time one would get off the sofa wild child would be handing off their tail or hair, jumping on them, play nipping them, so back on the sofa they would go. With-in two months wild child was able to jump on the sofa, Life as my older girls had, was over lol. I of course supervised all 3 to make sure wild child didn't get to rough. Before I knew it, I had 3 zooming fur butts wrestling, chasing and just having fun. They became BFF in 3 months. It could take two months for your boy to interact with your wild child but it will happen. Just make sure you supervise when both are on the floor, if lil Miss wild child gets to rough separate them. Chase should have a safe haven to get away from the baby when he has had enough. This is normal when an only fur baby now has a new kid enter their lives.

[chasemom]

Originally Posted by nanajoy

Thanks for your reply. Khloe is 10 weeks (2lbs) and just high energy and playing rough. She’s not hurting him but wanting to continue to play long after Chase is done. She’s probably not doing anything that Chase wasn’t doing at that age except he only had us to play rough with. I’ll keep in mind the growling technique and use it if the need arises. Thanks again!

[chasemom]

Originally Posted by matese

I had a 3 year old and a 6 year old when I bought home Wild Child
AKA Jaws (all females) . The two older ones stayed on high grounds, the sofa. Every time one would get off the sofa wild child would be handing off their tail or hair, jumping on them, play nipping them, so back on the sofa they would go. With-in two months wild child was able to jump on the sofa, Life as my older girls had, was over lol. I of course supervised all 3 to make sure wild child didn't get to rough. Before I knew it, I had 3 zooming fur butts wrestling, chasing and just having fun. They became BFF in 3 months. It could take two months for your boy to interact with your wild child but it will happen. Just make sure you supervise when both are on the floor, if lil Miss wild child gets to rough separate them. Chase should have a safe haven to get away from the baby when he has had enough. This is normal when an only fur baby now has a new kid enter their lives.

Thank you, that’s encouraging and sounds like our house right now. He’ll play but when he’s done he’s ready for the couch or bedroom for sure.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by chasemom

Thanks for your reply. Khloe is 10 weeks (2lbs) and just high energy and playing rough. She’s not hurting him but wanting to continue to play long after Chase is done. She’s probably not doing anything that Chase wasn’t doing at that age except he only had us to play rough with. I’ll keep in mind the growling technique and use it if the need arises. Thanks again!

This is something they learn from 10 - 12 weeks from their mom and is why it is recommended they not be placed until then. You are right...typical puppy. Hopefully it will all be good...just keep an eye out. Good luck and congrats on your new family member.

[Lovetodream88]

My trainers have always told me as long as they are not hurting each other let them work it out. I have found even if you intervene it doesn't mean much because the other dog is the one who needs to speak their dog language and tell them what's acceptable and what isn't. Now saying that Penny is the pack leader and mama here but she will let Dixie just chew and chew on her constantly where I do get involved after awhile. I found when they get to rowdy whether its the puppy getting rough or the others getting rough with her I use a squirt bottle of water to get every one to settle down. It took awhile for Dixie to be completely excepted into the pack but it did happen. I also try to give all 4 their own individual attention so no one gets resentful and jealous of each other.

[chasemom]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

My trainers have always told me as long as they are not hurting each other let them work it out. I have found even if you intervene it doesn't mean much because the other dog is the one who needs to speak their dog language and tell them what's acceptable and what isn't. Now saying that Penny is the pack leader and mama here but she will let Dixie just chew and chew on her constantly where I do get involved after awhile. I found when they get to rowdy whether its the puppy getting rough or the others getting rough with her I use a squirt bottle of water to get every one to settle down. It took awhile for Dixie to be completely excepted into the pack but it did happen. I also try to give all 4 their own individual attention so no one gets resentful and jealous of each other.

Thank you. I’ve been hearing that they will need to sort it out on their own and once they determine who the leader is there will be less stress. I’m taking in everyone’s advice, I just wanna make sure I’m doing what’s right for my babies.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

My trainers have always told me as long as they are not hurting each other let them work it out. I have found even if you intervene it doesn't mean much because the other dog is the one who needs to speak their dog language and tell them what's acceptable and what isn't. Now saying that Penny is the pack leader and mama here but she will let Dixie just chew and chew on her constantly where I do get involved after awhile. I found when they get to rowdy whether its the puppy getting rough or the others getting rough with her I use a squirt bottle of water to get every one to settle down. It took awhile for Dixie to be completely excepted into the pack but it did happen. I also try to give all 4 their own individual attention so no one gets resentful and jealous of each other.

Originally Posted by chasemom

Thank you. I’ve been hearing that they will need to sort it out on their own and once they determine who the leader is there will be less stress. I’m taking in everyone’s advice, I just wanna make sure I’m doing what’s right for my babies.

While it is true that dogs need to work things out, I feel I must caution you here. As I said in my first response, please keep a close eye on them. It is not common to have an aggressive dog, but it does happen. As a rescuer, I have had three who absolutely were not able to "work things out" with other dogs and our rescue has had others. The results can be devastating. We get emails frequently about people having major issues .... and dogs have been seriously injured. I had a foster who killed a dog in her previous home. She was under one year....I cannot remember exact age, but young and my vet didn't think it was possible for her to be that bad and she had no medical issues. I didn't either and while I never left her alone with my pups, I didn't really think she was capable of doing such a thing. It took her about 6 weeks in my home to show her other side. She attacked one of mine right in front of me one day, flipping her on her back and my pup ended up in ICU. I was RIGHT THERE. Scary. I think if Taylor would look back in my FB posts she might find that story. It was horrifying. Thankfully my pup survived and also, thankfully, I was able to find the perfect only dog home for that foster. I had another who attacked one another day. I have had more dogs in my home than I can count....trust me when I tell you it is NOT true that dogs can always "work it out". Most of the time they do, but we must always be vigilant because they are animals. I don't say that to be negative...it is just that they don't "think about things" like we do. That is why I said "IF" you see any aggression take it seriously. I am sure you will as you did reach out....I just wanted to be crystal clear that things are not always that rosy when it comes to dogs.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

While it is true that dogs need to work things out, I feel I must caution you here. As I said in my first response, please keep a close eye on them. It is not common to have an aggressive dog, but it does happen. As a rescuer, I have had three who absolutely were not able to "work things out" with other dogs and our rescue has had others. The results can be devastating. We get emails frequently about people having major issues .... and dogs have been seriously injured. I had a foster who killed a dog in her previous home. She was under one year....I cannot remember exact age, but young and my vet didn't think it was possible for her to be that bad and she had no medical issues. I didn't either and while I never left her alone with my pups, I didn't really think she was capable of doing such a thing. It took her about 6 weeks in my home to show her other side. She attacked one of mine right in front of me one day, flipping her on her back and my pup ended up in ICU. I was RIGHT THERE. Scary. I think if Taylor would look back in my FB posts she might find that story. It was horrifying. Thankfully my pup survived and also, thankfully, I was able to find the perfect only dog home for that foster. I had another who attacked one another day. I have had more dogs in my home than I can count....trust me when I tell you it is NOT true that dogs can always "work it out". Most of the time they do, but we must always be vigilant because they are animals. I don't say that to be negative...it is just that they don't "think about things" like we do. That is why I said "IF" you see any aggression take it seriously. I am sure you will as you did reach out....I just wanted to be crystal clear that things are not always that rosy when it comes to dogs.

Oh yeah I didn't mean let them work it out if they are actually hurting each other. There are cases where dogs can't work it out but most of the time puppies have to learn what's ok and what's not. Most puppies aren't just aggressive but it does happen. But there are ALWAYS exceptions to rules and what works for some might not always work for others. I'm lucky to be friends with my trainers and send them videos or messages if I have questions. Dixie starts an AKC puppy class tomorrow and I already have a few questions lined up for them lol (you would think by my 5th yorkie I would know most of it lol). Finding and having a good trainer in my opinion is really important. If I had to leave mine alone I probably wouldn't leave Dixie with the others. Mine are never left unsupervised right now. I'm lucky my grandma is able to watch the 3 older ones when we go out and I just take Dixie with me right now.

[chasemom]

Thanks all. We put an area rug in the living room and everything improved 100%. Chase now has traction and confidence and they play all day together. I wish we would have done it sooner. Khloe is a sweetheart and cuddle bug.

[ladyjane]

Thanks for the update! Happy to hear things are going well!

[matese]

Great news. Happy to hear Chase is playing with Khloe, they will be BFF

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by chasemom

Thanks all. We put an area rug in the living room and everything improved 100%. Chase now has traction and confidence and they play all day together. I wish we would have done it sooner. Khloe is a sweetheart and cuddle bug.

That’s great! Glad the rug helped.