Advice on adding new member

[Zoey Zendaya]

Ta daaaa!
We have been thinking and longing for another baby girl to add to our family of one. The time is here. One and a half year old Zoey gets a sister tomorrow!
I sure could use some advice on how to introduce a new one to the existing one!
Didn't realize there was a "way" to do it.
It is a long 4 hour trip one way and we don't want to leave Zoey home alone for 8 hours so we are taking her with us. Do you think this is wise introducing Zoey to her on none home territory? They won't be put together as Zoey has her car seat.
And any advice when we get home?

[Wylie's Mom]

Ooooo, how exciting!! Pics please, when you can!

I think it's a great idea to introduce them on neutral non-home territory, that's wonderful. As far as adjustment, we got Marcel when Wylie was about 1.5yrs old, and at first Wylie was a little confused -- he became more needy/anxious for about a month and we just supported him through that time...giving him lots of extra love and attention and he adjusted just fine. Then when we got Pfeiffer, both the boys were just all "okay whatevs, no biggie".

[Zoey Zendaya]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Ooooo, how exciting!! Pics please, when you can!

I think it's a great idea to introduce them on neutral non-home territory, that's wonderful. As far as adjustment, we got Marcel when Wylie was about 1.5yrs old, and at first Wylie was a little confused -- he became more needy/anxious for about a month and we just supported him through that time...giving him lots of extra love and attention and he adjusted just fine. Then when we got Pfeiffer, both the boys were just all "okay whatevs, no biggie".

Trying to "prepare" her cause I KNOW she understands everything I say😉....we sit in front of the Dog TV station as other dogs are playing and she loves watching that, I say " sister? Sister? Doggies playing? Do YOU want a sister to play with????" And she gets so excited..lol
Should I exposed them together supervised of course when I get home or let the sniffing out take over with the baby in her pen....

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by Zoey Zandaya

Trying to "prepare" her cause I KNOW she understands everything I say😉....we sit in front of the Dog TV station as other dogs are playing and she loves watching that, I say " sister? Sister? Doggies playing? Do YOU want a sister to play with????" And she gets so excited..lol
Should I exposed them together supervised of course when I get home or let the sniffing out take over with the baby in her pen....

When I introduced ours, I just let them go ahead and sniff away, and get that initial flush of meeting each other over. But you couldn't go wrong using a pen either, honestly .

What time do you pick her up, are you dying w/ anticipation!!!??? Did you name her yet or are you going to see her personality first?

[yorkietalkjilly]

It's a wonderful idea as long as the dog's psyches eventually mesh; otherwise, you could have some problems with the dogs always vying for leadership/alpha/dominance in their pack hierarchy, requiring you to step forth as a strong but gentle leader - and it can get very old. Most dogs, however, delight in having (an)other dog(s) in the home and truly love and enjoy having a buddy or two by their side to get help them get through domesticated life within 4 walls without much to stimulate them on a daily basis.

[EarthAngel]

Oh, how exciting it is to be getting a new sister for Zoey! You must be wanting tomorrow to come real quick! Ann is giving you great advice on how to introduce them. It is good to have them meet at a neutral place like you are doing.

I look forward to hearing about her (do you have a name) and definitely a picture of them!

[Zoey Zendaya]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

When I introduced ours, I just let them go ahead and sniff away, and get that initial flush of meeting each other over. But you couldn't go wrong using a pen either, honestly .

What time do you pick her up, are you dying w/ anticipation!!!??? Did you name her yet or are you going to see her personality first?

Let's just say it will be an interesting ride home😉
And YES I can't wait! I'm so excited. But it's week before my family christmas ...have playpen in upstairs bedroom they say not to overwhelm them ...do I leave her in the one on main floor or away from all the action?
what do you think?

I've seen pictures of her and she looks like an Izzy to me!! Lol
So I love big names for yorkies....Zoeys is
Zoey Zendaya (and I misspelled Zendaya here, needtochange that) anyway
Zoey Zendaya Ezmirelda Marie....new baby sister is
Izzy Olivia Penelope Renee😘
Grandson wanted to name her Monopoly and Mona for short , I don't think so😱

[Zoey Zendaya]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

When I introduced ours, I just let them go ahead and sniff away, and get that initial flush of meeting each other over. But you couldn't go wrong using a pen either, honestly .

What time do you pick her up, are you dying w/ anticipation!!!??? Did you name her yet or are you going to see her personality first?

I have a 4 hour drive pick her up about 12:30 or 1 depending on pee breaks.

[Zoey Zendaya]

Originally Posted by EarthAngel

Oh, how exciting it is to be getting a new sister for Zoey! You must be wanting tomorrow to come real quick! Ann is giving you great advice on how to introduce them. It is good to have them meet at a neutral place like you are doing.

I look forward to hearing about her (do you have a name) and definitely a picture of them!

Yay, will send a pic of both

[Zoey Zendaya]

She is born from Zoeys mom and dad !

[EarthAngel]

Being from the same parents...really nice!

[Zoey Zendaya]

Izzy Olivia Penelope Renee

[Zoey Zendaya]

When she was a baby

[EarthAngel]

Oh my Goodness!! She is just the most precious sweet baby!

[EarthAngel]

Just when I think Izzy is the most precious...you show her big sister's photo!! What a cutie!!