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Tiger's Mom · 03-10-2006, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by myorkies2

I got my 2 new babies at the same time, it is a lot of work.....especially when you have one with health problems........(ugh)! I am a fanatic on cleanliness too, so that mop is the first thing I grab these days, even before my coffee and that is a big change. I just take the babies out of their utlity room area, put them in their play pen with a peanut butter chewy while I take care of biz......it makes me feel better to have a clean start to my day and theirs! They are piddle pad trained, and that was a breeze with both of them. I think it has been a little tuff on my 7 year old yorkie, bringing 2 new ones into "his" house....but we still have plenty of laughs around here through it all.......go for it! If I could I would have a house full of them! For now 3 is all my husband will let me have.........shucks!

Like you I too (or should I say because of my husband) maintain an organized and clean home . . . my house in not "homey", more like a "model home" and that is how me and my husband want it . . . when I got Tiger, he practically took over the Laundry room as it was the perfect size and had everything he needs to get situated and feel at home. I am constantly mopping the floor as well, both with petenzyme and water diluted with vinegar along with a plug in for that extra great smell. I watch him like a hawk when he has free run of the house but he's so good and has had NO accidents on my carpet or wood flooring

. However, I have started to neglect some of my other cleaning chores because Tiger requires attention all the time, or at least I feel guilty if I don't hang out with him as often as possible. I work full 8 hours during the week and therefore my free time is catered to playing with Tiger. I have decided to get another yorkie simply because I think if he has someone to play with, then I can attend more to my chores without feeling too guilty.

I say go for it . . . the more the merrier right! If I had my way, I want more than 2, but for now my husband is resigned to getting one more just to indulge me . . . I will worry about getting a 3rd when I am ready. We will just have to wait and see . . . I blame YT for this sudden urge to get more yorkies . . .

yorkiemomwannaB · 03-10-2006, 09:44 AM

I've had Jersey since she was a puppy, she's almost one year old now. We are going to check on another Yorkie this Sunday. My husband has a Mini Schnauzer that I bought him for Christmas, I hope eveyone can get along.

StewiesMom · 03-10-2006, 09:44 AM

I feel guilty about getting another dog because Stewie has been a spoiled only child forever. If I would have gotten two at the same time, that problem would have never existed.

hle_625 · 03-10-2006, 09:47 AM

I have 2 that I got 1 month apart but they were both puppies! It was the best decision that I ever made! Having 2 is so much easier than having one! The only problem I think would be the potty training that would be tough with 2 at the same time! Good luck in your decision I'm sure that which ever one you make will be a good one!

Tashasmom · 03-10-2006, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by yorkiemomwannaB

I've had Jersey since she was a puppy, she's almost one year old now. We are going to check on another Yorkie this Sunday. My husband has a Mini Schnauzer that I bought him for Christmas, I hope eveyone can get along.

I have a Jersey too.. It's not often I hear that name. I love the sound of it though..

mustangbee · 03-10-2006, 09:56 AM

We have three furbabies. Princess is the only Yorkie,
They all play together, I think if you can get two Yorkies, go for it,
just make sure you have plenty of free time to give them.

chachi · 03-10-2006, 10:22 AM

Both of mine were pups and I got them 1 month apart from each other. They adjusted to each other easily and I didnt have any sibling rivalry.

michiko · 03-10-2006, 01:26 PM

Thank you so much for all your feedback. I don't think I would get two dogs since I want to be really responsible. That is true that vet bills might become twice more too... I just thought I would throw the question to you as I hold onto myself not to jump on making a decision without any consideration. It is really hard when you have been waiting for long time and now having options of taking an older dog or a pup... But then I want to be a responsible owner...

Anyway.. it was really helpful. Thanks.

lnovack · 03-10-2006, 02:26 PM

Sounds good to me - you could train them both at once and they will be great company for each other. Go for it!

michiko · 03-10-2006, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by lnovack

Sounds good to me - you could train them both at once and they will be great company for each other. Go for it!

Ya the older one I was talking about is about 4 yr old and I think she is all trained. I was thinking that maybe pup can learn from a big sister too... But I think I have to make a decision.... which one i should get. Older one or a new born pup.

kim_yorkiemom · 03-10-2006, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by whispersmom2

I do not recommend 2 puppies or dogs at the same time unless the woners are home all the time. Or at least one stay-at-home parent.. My biggest peice of advice is to make sure that soemone is home all day with the new members...To me, that is very important..

My two (before the 3 newborn puppies) were in their kennel all day together as I do not have a situation where I can stay home with them during the work day. That is exactly why I got two pups at the same time, and from 12 weeks to 4 1/2 years, two have been WONDERFUL!

Extra work? absolutely Extra financial strain? you bet One sick, both sick, me sick? at times, yes -- But if you are in a position to meet the needs of two then, please know that, in my experience, two flourish together - even if home alone during the week.

Tashasmom · 03-10-2006, 08:03 PM

I am a stay at home mom..BUT I don't think you shouldn't get a puppy just cause you can't stay at home. There are lots of moms that have to work these days..I'm lucky that I don't have to..but you wouldn't put off having a child because you have a career or a job so why should you have to if you adopt a furbaby. That is why they have crates..for people that have to leave home. I don't think it makes you a bad yorkie owner just because you have to work to make a living for yourself. I beleive people have different ways in how they are a pet owner. As long as the pet is taken care of it doesn't make you a bad owner because you don't see it the way others do. We all parent our children different and we all care for our yorkies different.
I hope I don't offend anyone with my opinion and it isn't my intention to start a big ol debate. I do think getting two yorkies is a WONDERFUL idea exspecially if you have to work. For me I would at least wait a few weeks in between buying two but just because it gives you time to bond and the pet time to bond to you. Sometimes if you buy two at the same time..those two pets can bond more to each other. But if thats what someone wants to do it doesn't make them a bad pet owner. As far as expenses..if you love something you find a way to pay for their care. I couldn't afford to have kids when I did..but i found a way and nearing the end of their childhood..i look back and realize that we had a tough beginning but in the end I gave them all they needed and a whole lot of what they wanted.

kim_yorkiemom · 03-10-2006, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Tashasmom

I am a stay at home mom..BUT I don't think you shouldn't get a puppy just cause you can't stay at home. There are lots of moms that have to work these days..I'm lucky that I don't have to..but you wouldn't put off having a child because you have a career or a job so why should you have to if you adopt a furbaby. That is why they have crates..for people that have to leave home. I don't think it makes you a bad yorkie owner just because you have to work to make a living for yourself.

SnowWa · 03-10-2006, 08:53 PM

Michiko - I think it would be wonderful if you get the older one. Seems like everyone wants a puppy and sometimes the older ones get left behind.

Four years old is still young for a little Yorkie. It's probably a wonderful little dog, and you could get your second dog, a little puppy, any time you are ready.

Good luck - with whatever you choose to do.

Carol Jean

yorky4ME · 03-10-2006, 10:53 PM

well.... I think it really depends on you..... how much you are researching and what you are looking to have. Having 2 can be wonderful.... they have each other and they will get to grow up together..... I have 6 dogs in the house... 5 of them are yorkies and I love watching them play with each other everyday. They don't even look up sometimes when my husband comes home cause they are too busy playing! I always have to say, ' Did you guys say HI to daddy?' Everyone here has many valid points.... GOOD LUCK!

03-10-2006, 09:44 AM	#17
yorkiemomwannaB Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: KY Posts: 131	I've had Jersey since she was a puppy, she's almost one year old now. We are going to check on another Yorkie this Sunday. My husband has a Mini Schnauzer that I bought him for Christmas, I hope eveyone can get along. __________________ Joy Mom of Two Yorkies Jersey and Simon

03-10-2006, 09:44 AM	#18
StewiesMom Stewie Rox the Sox Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,306	I feel guilty about getting another dog because Stewie has been a spoiled only child forever. If I would have gotten two at the same time, that problem would have never existed. __________________ Kristy & Stewie

03-10-2006, 09:47 AM	#19
hle_625 Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 4,637	I have 2 that I got 1 month apart but they were both puppies! It was the best decision that I ever made! Having 2 is so much easier than having one! The only problem I think would be the potty training that would be tough with 2 at the same time! Good luck in your decision I'm sure that which ever one you make will be a good one! __________________ Heather, Chloe Lynn and Daisy May

03-10-2006, 09:56 AM	#21
mustangbee Donating YT 9000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Carolina :) Posts: 10,616	We have three furbabies. Princess is the only Yorkie, They all play together, I think if you can get two Yorkies, go for it, just make sure you have plenty of free time to give them. __________________ Friends are God's way of apologizing for our relatives. "Love & Support Our YT Members" Gina & Princess Member of the SSLS

03-10-2006, 10:22 AM	#22
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Both of mine were pups and I got them 1 month apart from each other. They adjusted to each other easily and I didnt have any sibling rivalry. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

03-10-2006, 01:26 PM	#23
michiko The Yorkie Sitter Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 2,350	Thank you so much for all your feedback. I don't think I would get two dogs since I want to be really responsible. That is true that vet bills might become twice more too... I just thought I would throw the question to you as I hold onto myself not to jump on making a decision without any consideration. It is really hard when you have been waiting for long time and now having options of taking an older dog or a pup... But then I want to be a responsible owner... Anyway.. it was really helpful. Thanks. __________________ Michiko (Ethicist) and Haruka(Fragrance of Spring Flowers) [/URL][/COLOR]

03-10-2006, 02:26 PM	#24
lnovack YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: West Virginia Posts: 308	Sounds good to me - you could train them both at once and they will be great company for each other. Go for it! __________________ Gracie's Mama

03-10-2006, 08:03 PM	#27
Tashasmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 950	I am a stay at home mom..BUT I don't think you shouldn't get a puppy just cause you can't stay at home. There are lots of moms that have to work these days..I'm lucky that I don't have to..but you wouldn't put off having a child because you have a career or a job so why should you have to if you adopt a furbaby. That is why they have crates..for people that have to leave home. I don't think it makes you a bad yorkie owner just because you have to work to make a living for yourself. I beleive people have different ways in how they are a pet owner. As long as the pet is taken care of it doesn't make you a bad owner because you don't see it the way others do. We all parent our children different and we all care for our yorkies different. I hope I don't offend anyone with my opinion and it isn't my intention to start a big ol debate. I do think getting two yorkies is a WONDERFUL idea exspecially if you have to work. For me I would at least wait a few weeks in between buying two but just because it gives you time to bond and the pet time to bond to you. Sometimes if you buy two at the same time..those two pets can bond more to each other. But if thats what someone wants to do it doesn't make them a bad pet owner. As far as expenses..if you love something you find a way to pay for their care. I couldn't afford to have kids when I did..but i found a way and nearing the end of their childhood..i look back and realize that we had a tough beginning but in the end I gave them all they needed and a whole lot of what they wanted. __________________ LOVE MEANS MORE THAN JUST HUGS & KISSES!!

03-10-2006, 08:53 PM	#29
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	Michiko - I think it would be wonderful if you get the older one. Seems like everyone wants a puppy and sometimes the older ones get left behind. Four years old is still young for a little Yorkie. It's probably a wonderful little dog, and you could get your second dog, a little puppy, any time you are ready. Good luck - with whatever you choose to do. Carol Jean __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.

03-10-2006, 10:53 PM	#30
yorky4ME Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 605	potatoe chips...... well.... I think it really depends on you..... how much you are researching and what you are looking to have. Having 2 can be wonderful.... they have each other and they will get to grow up together..... I have 6 dogs in the house... 5 of them are yorkies and I love watching them play with each other everyday. They don't even look up sometimes when my husband comes home cause they are too busy playing! I always have to say, ' Did you guys say HI to daddy?' Everyone here has many valid points.... GOOD LUCK!