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soccbydo · 10-18-2007, 10:27 AM

HELP.

I am in turmoil as to how to give both of them the same love, especially seeing I have this little sweetheart who is mommy's little darling. Now the new puppy will be coming home in two days. How do I do this as I have never ever in my life had two dogs at the same time. This is brand new to me and especially two babies

. I need real help from the more than one dog experts in here please

chachi · 10-18-2007, 10:41 AM

Well I try to give mine equal attention but it us hard when one of them clings to me all day (jewels) and one is independent (Chachi). Jewels is always on my lap so it is always Chachi I worry about. Since he was 1st I always give to him 1st. treats, food and attention when we come in the door. Chachi is the playful one so I always play with him first then I will play with Jewels. I take them both on walks in the evening. Chachi really likes walks so I take him on a short one in the Morning all by his self. I alternate taking them with me on errands or if I can take them both I do. You will really enjoy having two

soccbydo · 10-18-2007, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by chachi

Well I try to give mine equal attention but it us hard when one of them clings to me all day (jewels) and one is independent (Chachi). Jewels is always on my lap so it is always Chachi I worry about. Since he was 1st I always give to him 1st. treats, food and attention when we come in the door. Chachi is the playful one so I always play with him first then I will play with Jewels. I take them both on walks in the evening. Chachi really likes walks so I take him on a short one in the Morning all by his self. I alternate taking them with me on errands or if I can take them both I do. You will really enjoy having two

Well I have a clinger, call him superglue if you may. I am home 24/7 with him. My or my, today I actually went shopping for shoes and clothes for three whole hours while hubby took the afternoon off. I had forgotten what freedom was all about LMAO

. I shopped for spite and bought so many things just in case I dont get to do it until next year LOL

I worry about this one as they are not the same breed, and as I said in other posts, I will reserve the breed info until number two arrives them I wil take both their pics together and post it. I know this one loves me to death and I love him to death, I just dont ever want him to think what I feel for him is gone and that he is being replaced when number two arrives

. he is my first baby boy

and it is especially worrying as he has only just now started to really eat normal since I got him. He has been a hell of a problem dog to eat and only in the past ten days has shown a trememdous improvement in eating. Would hate for this to cause him to stop eating again

Yorkiekids · 10-18-2007, 12:15 PM

Two is double the fun. I try to give attention to the dog that was there first before I give it too the new one to reduce the jealousy.

lara2913 · 10-18-2007, 12:22 PM

I'm sure it will all be fine. Make sure you give your first baby boy lots of attention when the new puppy is around so that he associates the puppy's presence with good things. Also take each of them out on their own from time to time so that they get a break from eachother and so that you form an individual bond with each of them.

Patti · 10-18-2007, 12:23 PM

I also had always only had one dog at a time. I had my pom for 8 years and decided I wanted a Yorkie again and didn't want to wait so I got Cali. I loved having the 2 and they both got plenty of loving, then I got Pixie and 3 times the love. They all do want attention at the same time but I got use to having two in my lap and one sitting next to me. They all get along and I think they enjoy having each other. I bet you will be so happy you did it.

yorkiesmiles · 10-18-2007, 03:12 PM

you'll do fine. Each furbaby will have their own personality & that will help you know how to adapt. They both will want your love & their yorkies so it is possible to have more than one on your lap at a time!

Just Love them both. The first few days may be difficult, but this will pass.

LoveMyJake · 10-18-2007, 03:40 PM

I'm going through the same thing right now. Jake is very much a mama's boy, so he's glued to me all the time. So, we bring Jackson home and Jake was very mad at me for two days, wouldn't have anything to do with me. It broke my heart! I was trying so hard to give them both equal attention, but of course, the puppy needs more attention because he's being potty trained. Plus, I watch him closely to make sure he doesn't get into anything or get hurt.

The only advice I can give is to be patient and give them time. At first, Jake didn't want anything to do with Jackson. Now they are playing ALL the time, and they seem to enjoy each other. They will even snuggle together at times. I make sure that anytime I pay attention to Jackson, I also pay attention to Jake and tell him what a good boy he is. Of course, when Jake sees me holding Jackson, he gives me "that look".....you know the one. It just takes time, but in the end, they become good friends and have so much fun together.

flgurl69 · 10-18-2007, 03:57 PM

I have 2 furbabies. Chloe, 14 months old, a maltichon, came first. She is very much a people person. She loves my 2 cats and 1 bird but runs the household. After a lot of debate about whether to get a second dog, we decided to get a Yorkie. Along comes Bella, now 6 months old. I got her this past July. They got along great from day 1. They have definitely bonded to the point I do feel left out sometimes.

Don't get me wrong, both of them love on me and I get lots of puppy kisses

but you can tell they really enjoy each others company and like to play together. Chloe is still very much a people person and she still comes to me with her toys wanting to play tug of war or wanting to sit in my lap but she also likes to play with Bella. Bella is also very lovey. She will give me kisses all over my face or stand up and put her feet on my leg to be picked up but she definitely loves her sissy.

They both sleep together in the same crate, ride together in the stroller, eat together......Bella also gets along great with the cats although I think she wants to eat the bird.

Anyway, that is my experience. I think most dogs will get along great together. I would just try to love on them equally and give them individual time with you. I think you will enjoy having 2.

TootiesMom · 10-18-2007, 07:02 PM

I have 4 furbabies and I dont even remember sometimes who came first now... Hope is the newest baby and she is definitely the biggest "cling-on"
all of mine have such different personalities it all works out just fine....
good Luck
d

soccbydo · 10-18-2007, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiesmiles

you'll do fine. Each furbaby will have their own personality & that will help you know how to adapt. They both will want your love & their yorkies so it is possible to have more than one on your lap at a time!

Just Love them both. The first few days may be difficult, but this will pass.

No hon, they are not both yorkies, my first baby is not a yorkie.

soccbydo · 10-18-2007, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by LoveMyJake

I'm going through the same thing right now. Jake is very much a mama's boy, so he's glued to me all the time. So, we bring Jackson home and Jake was very mad at me for two days, wouldn't have anything to do with me. It broke my heart! I was trying so hard to give them both equal attention, but of course, the puppy needs more attention because he's being potty trained. Plus, I watch him closely to make sure he doesn't get into anything or get hurt.

The only advice I can give is to be patient and give them time. At first, Jake didn't want anything to do with Jackson. Now they are playing ALL the time, and they seem to enjoy each other. They will even snuggle together at times. I make sure that anytime I pay attention to Jackson, I also pay attention to Jake and tell him what a good boy he is. Of course, when Jake sees me holding Jackson, he gives me "that look".....you know the one. It just takes time, but in the end, they become good friends and have so much fun together.

Believe me, I know that look, the dirty crossed white of the eye look

. And then this biff huff sound and he turns away and wont listen to me.

Yesterday this one got his third Rabies booster so he is good to go until 2010, so today he seems under the weather which is fine by me. Wanted to get him all done before the new boy arrived. I am so excited you have NO clue, even got the jitters

. Its a sweet sweet feeling

.

So taking them to walk or wee and poo at different times is best?

soccbydo · 10-18-2007, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Patti

I also had always only had one dog at a time. I had my pom for 8 years and decided I wanted a Yorkie again and didn't want to wait so I got Cali. I loved having the 2 and they both got plenty of loving, then I got Pixie and 3 times the love. They all do want attention at the same time but I got use to having two in my lap and one sitting next to me. They all get along and I think they enjoy having each other. I bet you will be so happy you did it.

You still have the Pom?

soccbydo · 10-18-2007, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TootiesMom

I have 4 furbabies and I dont even remember sometimes who came first now... Hope is the newest baby and she is definitely the biggest "cling-on"
all of mine have such different personalities it all works out just fine....
good Luck
d

Well we will see, I am sure I will either be joyriding in here or bawling my eyes out for help lol. Thank you all so much, so much good vibes coming to me, I am sure it will be fine, I am just a new mommy to two boys and dont want to discriminate at all, especially seeing number one is beginning to raise his leg. This house is his den, so he will be protective of his toys and stuff like bed, blanket etc? Or will it be WWII if the new puppy tries to use his toys? I have a hamper filled with about 30 toys for this puppy. He knows where it is and goes to and and sits and wines for a toy

. Then he has a bed in the living area, one in his sleeping area, now one next to my bed and a tent in the bedroom as well. So all these little cozy places are his, I wonder how he will share with the new puppy?

autumn star · 10-19-2007, 03:47 AM

I think you are going to do fine. They might not want so much of your attention now that they will have eachother. Good luck!

10-18-2007, 10:27 AM	#1
soccbydo YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: EU Posts: 820	Have never had two dogs in my life at one time HELP. I am in turmoil as to how to give both of them the same love, especially seeing I have this little sweetheart who is mommy's little darling. Now the new puppy will be coming home in two days. How do I do this as I have never ever in my life had two dogs at the same time. This is brand new to me and especially two babies . I need real help from the more than one dog experts in here please

10-18-2007, 10:41 AM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Well I try to give mine equal attention but it us hard when one of them clings to me all day (jewels) and one is independent (Chachi). Jewels is always on my lap so it is always Chachi I worry about. Since he was 1st I always give to him 1st. treats, food and attention when we come in the door. Chachi is the playful one so I always play with him first then I will play with Jewels. I take them both on walks in the evening. Chachi really likes walks so I take him on a short one in the Morning all by his self. I alternate taking them with me on errands or if I can take them both I do. You will really enjoy having two __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

10-18-2007, 12:15 PM	#4
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	Two is double the fun. I try to give attention to the dog that was there first before I give it too the new one to reduce the jealousy. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

10-18-2007, 12:22 PM	#5
lara2913 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,920	I'm sure it will all be fine. Make sure you give your first baby boy lots of attention when the new puppy is around so that he associates the puppy's presence with good things. Also take each of them out on their own from time to time so that they get a break from eachother and so that you form an individual bond with each of them. __________________ Indy, Benjamin and Malachi There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face- Ben Williams

10-18-2007, 12:23 PM	#6
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I also had always only had one dog at a time. I had my pom for 8 years and decided I wanted a Yorkie again and didn't want to wait so I got Cali. I loved having the 2 and they both got plenty of loving, then I got Pixie and 3 times the love. They all do want attention at the same time but I got use to having two in my lap and one sitting next to me. They all get along and I think they enjoy having each other. I bet you will be so happy you did it. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

10-18-2007, 03:12 PM	#7
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	you'll do fine. Each furbaby will have their own personality & that will help you know how to adapt. They both will want your love & their yorkies so it is possible to have more than one on your lap at a time! Just Love them both. The first few days may be difficult, but this will pass. __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

10-18-2007, 03:40 PM	#8
LoveMyJake I love Jackson too! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,905	I'm going through the same thing right now. Jake is very much a mama's boy, so he's glued to me all the time. So, we bring Jackson home and Jake was very mad at me for two days, wouldn't have anything to do with me. It broke my heart! I was trying so hard to give them both equal attention, but of course, the puppy needs more attention because he's being potty trained. Plus, I watch him closely to make sure he doesn't get into anything or get hurt. The only advice I can give is to be patient and give them time. At first, Jake didn't want anything to do with Jackson. Now they are playing ALL the time, and they seem to enjoy each other. They will even snuggle together at times. I make sure that anytime I pay attention to Jackson, I also pay attention to Jake and tell him what a good boy he is. Of course, when Jake sees me holding Jackson, he gives me "that look".....you know the one. It just takes time, but in the end, they become good friends and have so much fun together. __________________ Selina, mommy to Jake and Jackson. RIP baby Lily Coming soon: Gracie

10-18-2007, 03:57 PM	#9
flgurl69 <3 My Little Bella Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 2,143	I have 2 furbabies. Chloe, 14 months old, a maltichon, came first. She is very much a people person. She loves my 2 cats and 1 bird but runs the household. After a lot of debate about whether to get a second dog, we decided to get a Yorkie. Along comes Bella, now 6 months old. I got her this past July. They got along great from day 1. They have definitely bonded to the point I do feel left out sometimes. Don't get me wrong, both of them love on me and I get lots of puppy kisses but you can tell they really enjoy each others company and like to play together. Chloe is still very much a people person and she still comes to me with her toys wanting to play tug of war or wanting to sit in my lap but she also likes to play with Bella. Bella is also very lovey. She will give me kisses all over my face or stand up and put her feet on my leg to be picked up but she definitely loves her sissy. They both sleep together in the same crate, ride together in the stroller, eat together......Bella also gets along great with the cats although I think she wants to eat the bird. Anyway, that is my experience. I think most dogs will get along great together. I would just try to love on them equally and give them individual time with you. I think you will enjoy having 2. __________________ Official Member of The cRaZy Club Love all, trust a few. Do wrong to none. William Shakespeare

10-18-2007, 07:02 PM	#10
TootiesMom and Hopeys Mom Too Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,109	I have 4 furbabies and I dont even remember sometimes who came first now... Hope is the newest baby and she is definitely the biggest "cling-on" all of mine have such different personalities it all works out just fine.... good Luck d __________________ Donna's little herd.... Tooties Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?271687 Hopeys Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?448723 and Tinker, TBone(RIP) Laci .. OH, and Me-Kitty(RIP)

10-19-2007, 03:47 AM	#15
autumn star Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Island Posts: 6,095	I think you are going to do fine. They might not want so much of your attention now that they will have eachother. Good luck!