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mellie0704 · 01-01-2009, 09:53 AM

I have a 5 year old Yorkie She is not a pet she is a family member. She goes every ware with us. She even has a place at the table when we eat.I did not plan this it just happens! My son lives next door and took in a 4 month old sitzu If any one touches the other dog she will not even come near us. She shuns you and will not even look at you. She seems very depressed it scares me. She will not even play with a toy if the other dog touches it. I cant believe Im saying this but our dog seems human!! and seems hurt. Any advise would be helpful

Patti · 01-01-2009, 04:04 PM

I definitely think dogs feel jealous. When I am giving attention to one of mine the others will come over and push there way in. I think your baby will learn to like your son's dog but she may always show some jealousy. Just make sure you give her a lot ot attention when you are around the s**tzu and treats!

Yorkiekids · 01-01-2009, 04:06 PM

I think they do have feelings, and can feel insecure. Hopefully in time he'll see how much you love him.

zenzele · 01-01-2009, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mellie0704

I have a 5 year old Yorkie She is not a pet she is a family member. She goes every ware with us. She even has a place at the table when we eat.I did not plan this it just happens! My son lives next door and took in a 4 month old sitzu If any one touches the other dog she will not even come near us. She shuns you and will not even look at you. She seems very depressed it scares me. She will not even play with a toy if the other dog touches it. I cant believe Im saying this but our dog seems human!! and seems hurt. Any advise would be helpful

She is jealous to the extent dogs can be, especially when she's been the center of such attention. Take her and the puppy on walks together, that is the best bonding experience and initially let them spend more time together in neutral areas, not your house nor your son's dogs are very territorial. Also rub a blanket with your scent, your dog's and the sitzu's put the blanket in your dog's bed or favorite resting area and place another blanket with the same scents on it in the puppy's resting area. Make the time they are together special by giving special treats that is given just when they are together, but be sure to give your dog the treat first and attention first then the puppy. These steps will help her not feel like she is being replaced and will also help her to associate good things treats and walks with the puppy. Let us know how it works out and sorry for the long post!!

zenzele · 01-01-2009, 04:17 PM

Also meant to add that I just went through a similar experience, I have a 7 yr old Yorkie got a 5 month old puppy over Thanksgiving. My older dog adjusted in less than a week because I did the steps I listed in my previous post...sharing good experiences together such as walks and special treats, and the blankets with mixed scents placed in each other's crate or resting place.

Shelby&Seymour · 01-01-2009, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by zenzele

She is jealous to the extent dogs can be, especially when she's been the center of such attention. Take her and the puppy on walks together, that is the best bonding experience and initially let them spend more time together in neutral areas, not your house nor your son's dogs are very territorial. Also rub a blanket with your scent, your dog's and the sitzu's put the blanket in your dog's bed or favorite resting area and place another blanket with the same scents on it in the puppy's resting area. Make the time they are together special by giving special treats that is given just when they are together, but be sure to give your dog the treat first and attention first then the puppy. These steps will help her not feel like she is being replaced and will also help her to associate good things treats and walks with the puppy. Let us know how it works out and sorry for the long post!!

This is very good advice. A neutral ground helps alot with security issues...... Good Luck to ya!!!
and......... WELCOME TO YORKIETALK!!!!!!!

mellie0704 · 01-02-2009, 03:27 AM

Thanks to all for your help. I am taking your advice as we speak. I will let you know how we make out. As you all know having a Yorkie is such a wonderful experience but very uni ck. Thanks again and "Happy New Year"

MollysMum54 · 01-02-2009, 09:51 AM

Good luck...hope you have good results. look forward to your update....hopefully saying they are now the best of friends!

01-01-2009, 09:53 AM	#1
mellie0704 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 9	hard to believe!! I have a 5 year old Yorkie She is not a pet she is a family member. She goes every ware with us. She even has a place at the table when we eat.I did not plan this it just happens! My son lives next door and took in a 4 month old sitzu If any one touches the other dog she will not even come near us. She shuns you and will not even look at you. She seems very depressed it scares me. She will not even play with a toy if the other dog touches it. I cant believe Im saying this but our dog seems human!! and seems hurt. Any advise would be helpful

01-01-2009, 04:04 PM	#2
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I definitely think dogs feel jealous. When I am giving attention to one of mine the others will come over and push there way in. I think your baby will learn to like your son's dog but she may always show some jealousy. Just make sure you give her a lot ot attention when you are around the s**tzu and treats! __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

01-01-2009, 04:06 PM	#3
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	I think they do have feelings, and can feel insecure. Hopefully in time he'll see how much you love him. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

01-02-2009, 03:27 AM	#7
mellie0704 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 9	hard to believe Thanks to all for your help. I am taking your advice as we speak. I will let you know how we make out. As you all know having a Yorkie is such a wonderful experience but very uni ck. Thanks again and "Happy New Year"

01-01-2009, 04:17 PM	#5
zenzele YT Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Charleston Posts: 307	Also meant to add that I just went through a similar experience, I have a 7 yr old Yorkie got a 5 month old puppy over Thanksgiving. My older dog adjusted in less than a week because I did the steps I listed in my previous post...sharing good experiences together such as walks and special treats, and the blankets with mixed scents placed in each other's crate or resting place.

01-02-2009, 09:51 AM	#8
MollysMum54 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: England,UK Posts: 1,176	Good luck...hope you have good results. look forward to your update....hopefully saying they are now the best of friends!