My parents want to get a second Yorkie, and I don't. HELP! We've had Mickey for two years, and I love him to death. I feel that the love I get from him is enough that I don't need another dog. But mom and dad want to get a little baby girl (1 month old) as well. First of all, I am afraid that this will upset Mickey. I'm afraid that he will feel less love and that jealousy will consume him. I'm also afraid that he might attack the other dog. What do you guys think? Am I just being paranoid? |
oh man are you serious... have your parents get a baby girl for me.. I cant wait to get another one. Just think, Mickey will have a little sister to play with, and show her the ropes. ;) |
2 dogs are better than one! trust me! I have 3 ;) Mickey will love to have a playmate. It's wonderful to watch them play and have company when you're not home... |
Could be worse they could've optioned to get another kid for you to play with ;) Seriously, I think Mickey will enjoy having a fur companion. Another certainly wouldn't take his place...it's just more to love |
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And the problem would be????? Mickey would love a little sister. Just think about the extra yorkie kisses you will be getting. :p :p :p |
I appreciate the responses, but before you reply like you think I'm nuts, consider my concerns. Is it possible that he will be jealous? Act out at the pup and/or us? Be nervous? I'm not talking about have more love in the house... of course I will love that dog! That goes without question. |
Having 2 is so much better than you think! I have 2 and yes Chloe was jealous at first but she got over it and they are best friends! |
I'd like to add: the most important thing to me is Mickey. I've had him for two years and I consider him my first son. :D |
well I'm sure it wont be super easy.. They need time to adjust to each other. I have heard of some dogs not being able to live together. But if Mickey is a pretty social dog, then getting a baby is easier than getting an adult dog.. thats just my opinion but I think the people with two dogs who got them at separate times can probably give you a better answer. |
Mickey is a social dog. He loves everyone and he licks anyone that lets him do it. But that's with people that come and go. I'd like to give it a try, but I don't take dogs to give them a try. I fall in love and don't wanna give them up! :p |
I had the same concerns when I got my second yorkie. I had a yorkie and a cocker and was worried that they would not get along with the new yorkie, or that would be jealous. Turns out, they love the new addittion! The love playing with him and having him around. Now they can't stand to be parted from him! I would not worry about them getting along. Try to introduce them slowly and watch their body movement and expressions to see how they first react to each other. It may or may not take some time for the older one to warm up to this new lively pup, but chances are you shoulden't have any problems and you will love having two yorkies! |
Maybe you can concentrate lots of attention on Mickey while your parents are oohing and ahhing over the new puppy. That way maybe Mickey won't be so jealous, your relationship with him will be cemented, your parents will have lots of time with the new puppy, and then maybe when you and Mickey get used to the idea the two of you can get to know the newcomer together. |
I have more information to post that might help. Before I got my first yorkie, I had my cocker for 7 years before I added a new addition, so she was use to being the center of attention for all of those years. Well, then I decide to get a yorkie puppy. It took about one or two weeks, for my cocker to accept this puppy and play with her. Today, they get along great. About a year later,I decide to get a second yorkie. He was an instant hit from the first moment they met him, they liked him. All dogs take some time to adjust to this arrangement, some take longer than others, but as long as your dog is not aggressive towards other dogs then you should not have any problems. Another thing to keep in mind is that dogs know the difference between a puppy and another adult dog. This meaning that they tolerate the puppy's habits and go easier on it. My dad had a dog that was very aggressive towards dogs, but when it came to puppies, it got along great with them. So as long as your dog is not aggressive towards puppies or people, than you shoulden't have any problems with him. Dogs tend to do great when a puppy is introduced into the family. This is a different story if you introduce two adult dogs because they will want establish their terriortory. Just remember to watch your dog's body language and gestures when you first introduce them, you don't want to rush the puppy on him if he isn't comfortable with it. He may need some time to adjust, but all dogs need that. Once he adjusts to having a puppy in the family he will be fine and will want to play with the puppy and be with the puppy more and more. Bottom line is, don't worry, chances are you won't have any problems and they will grow to love each other. I hope this helps. |
Cali was a second dog and the first time I ever had 2 at once for the same reasons you are stating, but my other dog is a pom and I wanted to have a yorkie again so I finally did it when I got Cali in August and I will always have 2 dogs at a time from now on. Maya wasn't happy at first but she tolerates her and lately they seem to be playing more and Maya is more active. She just turned 9 I wish I had done it years ago. In fact I want another Yorkie ASAP. So I know how you feel but trust me it will be a good thing. |
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