Old Yorkie New Puppy
 

Hi. I'm very new to this forum. I need help badly. Last month we brought home an 9 week old yorkie we named Gertie to our 6 year old yorkie Gideon. Gideon was scared of the little thing and he acted all nervous and wouldn't touch her. He wasn't mean to her. He just avoided her. It ONLY took 3days though and they started to play. Now, they sleep together and Gideon even shares his bed with her now at night. During the day, we leave her locked in the kitchen with the baby gate while Gideon's still free to roam the house. Lately however (since last week), Gideon doesn't play as much with her. There are times though that he would still play with her, but more often than not he would avoid her. And worse, he pees in the house now. To begin with Gideon always has had potty issues, but it would be a once every two week or a once a month accident. but now, it's everyday. Gideon acts depressed and it seems like he's regressed and is less accepting of her. HELP! Anyone with the same experience???

PS: to begin with Gideon's always been loving, sweet and eager to please. He's not the typical spoiled yorkie and has no mean bone in his body. If he's playing with a toy, and Gertie wants to take it from him, he lets her have it.

Pics of Gideon and Gertie
 

Here are their pictures :)

Awww that is so sweet, your babies are just precious! :) You must be so in love! :wub:

And by the way...I have a rug like your's that is very similar as my kitchen is done in the Italian/Tuscan theme :p Ok - just thought I would add that in there, LOL.

awwww- they're adorable :) :)

I think in time they'll grow to be better friends - it's only been a short time and if they're already sleeping together that's a huge step in the right direction - it took my Chanel 2 MONTHS to let Cheri lay next to her lol and they're just 2 years apart -

Congratulations on your puppy and welcome to the site :)

Welcome to YT! Awww...they are both soo cute. I am not sure why he is doing that, maybe it is a jeolousy thing or he wants more attention. I am sorry I am not much help I just wanted to tell you that your babies are really cute, and I am from VA too. I live about a hour south or Richmond. Good luck! Someone on here will be able to help out. :D

he could be lonely for his new friend.

Awe, there cute. He might be jelous of her, So he might be using the bathroom in the house because he wants the attention from you. I would try to spend some one on one time with him, and see if that will help

Welcome to YT!!! You will absolutely love it here.

Glad you found YT:welcome4:

You have 2 adorable dogs.

Could Gideon be marking his territory?

Maybe try keeping them together, they will be come friends.

yorkiesmiles & Bubba :aimeeyork & Roxie :aimeeyork