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soccbydo · 10-17-2007, 04:41 AM

Hey YTers

Will puppy number 2 help with separatioin anxiety of my current puppy or will I have a double wammie

BellieBoo · 10-17-2007, 04:44 AM

I don't know for sure, but i've heard that it helps... i only got one Yorkie, and she's so spoiled i don't think it would work for her, but if yours is good with other doggies it should help, they'll keep each other entertained...

Nikki&Belle

soccbydo · 10-17-2007, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BellieBoo

I don't know for sure, but i've heard that it helps... i only got one Yorkie, and she's so spoiled i don't think it would work for her, but if yours is good with other doggies it should help, they'll keep each other entertained...

Nikki&Belle

Well doggie number one is a puppy still just at 5 months and he owns my shadow but knows I am head dog, just praying it helps. Today I wanted to run away and go in the city just a bit which is not far from me to grab some pants and boots. Damned if he will let me, one set of bawling

Right now he is at my feet covered in my husbands wool sweater LOL only head showing and he just loves it so while he naps LOL. I think we make this this way dont we?

scoobiedooiscoo · 10-17-2007, 08:23 AM

ya never know, my yorkie freaks when i leave and she has sisters to keep her company. she is a very needy baby thats for sure lol. i love it but i think i have to work on leaving more because she is so dependant on me.

crystalsmom · 10-17-2007, 08:31 AM

I would give them each a super delicious treat only when you leave so they look forward to you leaving. When you come in don't make a fuss but after 10 min. or so hug them and play with them. It worked for me.

a_jgonzalez · 10-17-2007, 08:39 AM

Some dogs are just needy... it's cute but can become into a big problem. I think you should try to work with this puppy first and then later get another one.

spruitt7 · 10-17-2007, 08:44 AM

I give my puppy a treat each time I leave. He use to cry really bad, but now hes getting use to mommy being gone sometimes. When I'm at home hes still stuck to me like glue. Lol. Hopefully, when I get another Yorkie, they both will keep each other company.

soccbydo · 10-17-2007, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by spruitt7

I give my puppy a treat each time I leave. He use to cry really bad, but now hes getting use to mommy being gone sometimes. When I'm at home hes still stuck to me like glue. Lol. Hopefully, when I get another Yorkie, they both will keep each other company.

Glue is joke here. It is cute really, but can be annoying. I have tried the treats. The problem is that I am home 24/7 with him, he sees me and me alone, the rest comes back 7pm or so. Now he is making a stink when I come back and wines when I leave. I dont know for fact that he is bawling the entire time. he may be wining quetly or sleeping. But treats dont seem to work. He attributes the yummies I leave as mommy is going someplace and I am not going with her.

To the other poster above, if I dont get a puppy now, this breed I have will not tolerate a new puppy very well in my home. Its now or never. Breeder also recommends this strongly at this time. Also I want a yorkie baby

My baby now is a sweet boy, very sweet, not very needy, just wants to see me at all points and times

. Even bathing he tries to peep over the tub, hahahah, too small cant reach only ears at tipping up there

I will try the treats again. Can you recommend something homemade maybe? The only thing I can see him going nuts for is a slab of raw green tripe

diggy4 · 10-17-2007, 08:51 AM

prolly help id imagine.

spoiled pup · 10-17-2007, 08:52 AM

We got another dog shortly after getting Jack, partially because my boyfriend really wanted his own dog and partially because we thought it would help Jack with his separation anxiety. It is a lot of work having two puppies but I feel better knowing he has a playmate and a cuddle buddy.

Erin · 10-17-2007, 09:00 AM

I was just discussing this with my trainer. There is a difference between a temper tantrum and separation anxiety. Anxiety is more panting, pacing, etc. Your pup may have just learned that screaming gets your attention and gets him what he wants!

soccbydo · 10-17-2007, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by spoiled pup

We got another dog shortly after getting Jack, partially because my boyfriend really wanted his own dog and partially because we thought it would help Jack with his separation anxiety. It is a lot of work having two puppies but I feel better knowing he has a playmate and a cuddle buddy.

Yes, work is not joke that is why he is coming to me nearly 4 mths old and not the little infant, so he is still a puppy and still need training and I know the stress of that, but it will also give my current baby a playmate instead of the mirror reflection, he cries to play with that puppy he sees not knowing it is him in the mirror

soccbydo · 10-17-2007, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Erin

I was just discussing this with my trainer. There is a difference between a temper tantrum and separation anxiety. Anxiety is more panting, pacing, etc. Your pup may have just learned that screaming gets your attention and gets him what he wants!

He does this bit when I return, the hyteria not when I am leaving, and I totally ignore it for about 5 minutes

Erin · 10-17-2007, 09:11 AM

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He does this bit when I return, the hyteria not when I am leaving, and I totally ignore it for about 5 minutes

Yes but Sammy screams in her crate even for 30 minutes, and I ignore it. I never give in but she still tries. As soon as I leave the house, she quiets down. I've asked the neighbors. And as soon as I get home it starts up again. We are working on it.

But to answer your question, a 2nd dog won't fix problems with the first dog. My suggestion is to get one trained and then get another. Sammy has been GREAT for Loki, but Loki was already well trained. They are good playmates and wrestle a lot so they wear each other out. I'm glad I have two. I just can't imagine having two and trying to train two!!

stedmansmommy · 10-17-2007, 09:44 AM

Hmmm I'm not sure

The reason I say this is because my Tatum DEFINITELY has separation anxiety. If I am gone for too long (even when her daddy is here with her

) - she will start chewing the carpet that leads to the entry way (which is right by the door where I walk out, and she knows this). She just DOES NOT like mommy to leave her AT-ALL. She will also lay there right by the door and cry, cry, cry like a little baby wondering where her mommy went

My poor little girl! She is just so sweet though - I love her sooooo MUCH

10-17-2007, 04:41 AM	#1
soccbydo YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: EU Posts: 820	Separation Anxiety Hey YTers Will puppy number 2 help with separatioin anxiety of my current puppy or will I have a double wammie

10-17-2007, 04:44 AM	#2
BellieBoo YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Weston, FL Posts: 745	I don't know for sure, but i've heard that it helps... i only got one Yorkie, and she's so spoiled i don't think it would work for her, but if yours is good with other doggies it should help, they'll keep each other entertained... Nikki&Belle __________________ Nicole and Belleproud member ofink,crazy,smack-dab-in-the-middle clubs&Secretary of SRC BellieBuddy YT Record Breaker4/13/08 9:30 EST

10-17-2007, 08:23 AM	#4
scoobiedooiscoo Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,423	ya never know, my yorkie freaks when i leave and she has sisters to keep her company. she is a very needy baby thats for sure lol. i love it but i think i have to work on leaving more because she is so dependant on me. __________________ [url]http://www.dogster.com/dogs/585863

10-17-2007, 08:31 AM	#5
crystalsmom Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,946	I would give them each a super delicious treat only when you leave so they look forward to you leaving. When you come in don't make a fuss but after 10 min. or so hug them and play with them. It worked for me. __________________

10-17-2007, 08:51 AM	#9
diggy4 Bella Boo & Diggy Too! Donating GS Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 6,156 Blog Entries: 5	prolly help id imagine. __________________ ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN

10-17-2007, 08:39 AM	#6
a_jgonzalez YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: California Posts: 503	Some dogs are just needy... it's cute but can become into a big problem. I think you should try to work with this puppy first and then later get another one.

10-17-2007, 08:44 AM	#7
spruitt7 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 944	I give my puppy a treat each time I leave. He use to cry really bad, but now hes getting use to mommy being gone sometimes. When I'm at home hes still stuck to me like glue. Lol. Hopefully, when I get another Yorkie, they both will keep each other company.

10-17-2007, 08:52 AM	#10
spoiled pup Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: baton rouge, la Posts: 94	We got another dog shortly after getting Jack, partially because my boyfriend really wanted his own dog and partially because we thought it would help Jack with his separation anxiety. It is a lot of work having two puppies but I feel better knowing he has a playmate and a cuddle buddy.

10-17-2007, 09:00 AM	#11
Erin Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 3,306	I was just discussing this with my trainer. There is a difference between a temper tantrum and separation anxiety. Anxiety is more panting, pacing, etc. Your pup may have just learned that screaming gets your attention and gets him what he wants! __________________ Erin, Sammy & Loki Sewing patterns and tutorials @ www.dogundermydesk.com

10-17-2007, 09:44 AM	#15
stedmansmommy I Love My Lil' Punkin's Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Stedman and Tatum's World :) Posts: 15,331 Blog Entries: 5	Hmmm I'm not sure The reason I say this is because my Tatum DEFINITELY has separation anxiety. If I am gone for too long (even when her daddy is here with her ) - she will start chewing the carpet that leads to the entry way (which is right by the door where I walk out, and she knows this). She just DOES NOT like mommy to leave her AT-ALL. She will also lay there right by the door and cry, cry, cry like a little baby wondering where her mommy went My poor little girl! She is just so sweet though - I love her sooooo MUCH __________________ Mommy Loves Stedman and Tatum! They have us wrapped around their little paws!