Houndmommy03

As others have said, there is no shame in having a hound that isn't a good fit. If I understand correctly, your adoption group will NOT take her back? What are they suggesting you do? Is there another group in your area that can help you? I'm really sorry you are in this position. Hopefully there is another group that can help you. I'm hoping someone here can give you some guidance.

Happy Birthday to my sweet angel boy. You would have been 12 today. We miss you!

So sorry for your loss.

Thanks. I thought I remembered reading that opiates could be a problem. This is a new vet for us and I don't know how greyhound savvy they are. I got him to lay down finally and then I fell asleep and didn't hear a thing from him all night, fortunately. I remember Pam's nightmare and was worried. They sent me home with Rimadyl and Tramadol. I gave him the Rimadyl this morning but am not sure what to do about the tramadol. He doesn't seem to be in pain. I think the only thing that bothers him is trying to lay down - something in the process of getting down must bother his foot.

Marlow dislocated his toe this evening and ended up at the e-vet. They put his toe back into place, bandaged it and gave him a shot of methadone (and sent us home with more pain meds). He laid down for awhile but is mostly just standing and staring. I imagine it's the methadone causing this? Anything I should do? He's also breathing hard- not panting but his whole body moves when he breathes. I need to go to bed but feel bad leaving him this way.

Wow, I could have written that last spring and summer. Silver was at the vet so much that I started getting embarrassed when I had to call and tell them he was coming in. I didn't have pet insurance either. Glad your boy is handling things so well and hope he feels better soon!

Hopefully it is nothing but I'd get someone experienced with osteo to look at xrays. When my Lucky got osteo, our regular vet didn't see it on xray and another vet we went to that had LOTS of grey experience couldn't say for sure it was osteo. It was Dr. Couto who finally dx'd her.

Welcome!

Definitely have her checked for a UTI. My Holly had one several months after we got her and her accidents didn't make sense so I was a bit slow getting her checked out.

Thanks for this info. For years, as long as my dog was on heartworm meds, the vet didn't test and then about 7 years ago, I moved, got a new vet and they tested yearly. To be honest, I thought it was away to make more money. These reasons make perfect sense for the yearly testing. Thanks again.

So sorry for the loss of both of your hounds. Loved your story about Lulu. So glad she found you!

Welcome from Katy, TX! Your hounds are beautiful!

Thanks for the info everyone! It's been helpful. Another question - is it okay to muzzle Marlow at first when we go to training? I have avoided Pet Smart because I don't really know this dog. I have no idea how he will be with other dogs. He is the first greyhound I've had that reacts to other dogs on walks (my other greyhounds would just look at crazy barking dogs like they were crazy but Marlow is one of those crazy barking dogs. We're working on that and it is getting better but have a long way to go as far as I'm concerned). I also don't know if he is small dog safe or cat safe. He likes to "hunt" in the backyard and last night on our walk we saw our first rabbit and he went NUTS! My other greys never acted that way, even the non cat safe ones. I really want to get him out more around people and dogs but don't know how to safely do that. As I said before, we moved here this summer and I don't know anyone, not even neighbors, I realized last night that Marlow hasn't had contact with anyone but our family since we got him (other than a vet trip, and some repair people coming into the house). Ugh, I feel so discouraged.

Another question - what is the difference between "wait" and "leave it"? I've taught Marlow to "speak" (that was easy!) and thought waiting for a treat or to go outside would be easy but unsure of correct command.

Is clicker training standard at Petsmart or is that a special class?

I'm thinking of taking Marlow to a basic training class. I think it would be fun and would get us both out of the house (recently moved to Texas and we're both bored).. Anything I should look for in a class? Questions I should ask? I found a place that has a basic class as well as other, more advanced classes (canine good citizen, agility for fun not competition,etc.), which could be fun down the road. TIA!

No advice. Just sending hugs.

Nothing to offer. Just sending hugs to you and your pup.

So sorry.

Have you tried Kongs? Maybe give those when you go out in the evenings if that is when he's misbehaving. Also, maybe he needs a good long walk when you come home from work. My hound, Marlow, is pretty quiet during the day, but seems to "come alive" in the evenings. He gets a walk in the AM but his longest walk is in the evening. Others will chime in soon and I know you'll get lots of god ideas. Good luck!

For what it's worth, our first greyhound was totally my husband's dog. She was off limits to all kids, including our own. I could pet her but other than me and my DH, no one else could. She would go up to people, and look like she wanted attention, but then growl if they would pet her. She was wierd and probably not a good fit for our family but we'd had her nearly a month when she started all the growling so we loved her and were committed to her. She was our first greyhound and despite all my reading, we obviously didn't know what we were doing. Anyway, our group helped us but I wish I'd known about Greytalk -so much knowledge here. Also, there is something about my husband's personality that all dogs LOVE him and he can do things to them that I can't do. So, all that to say, with all the advice you're getting it sounds like you'll be able to work things out with Ernie but it might also be that his relationship with you will be different than his relationship with your DH. Good luck!

So sorry for your loss. Your tribute was beautiful.

I'm so sorry for your loss. She was very pretty.

What a special boy. So sorry for your loss.

So sorry for your loss. What a beautiful girl.