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I'd seriously consider a new vet. These symptoms are really not like kennel cough and that your vet just leapt to that conclusion AND put the dog on antibiotics with no clear reason to would concern me.
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Not kennel cough. Your other dog would most likely have it by now, and kennel cough doesn't come and go.
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Yeah, this isn't even the dog's fault.
It's your fault for leaving the meat wrapper out, and it's her fault for not coming to get you or Dad if she saw a problem.
None of this is the dog's fault.
Your daughter is plenty old enough to understand. When I was that age I handled four English setters on leashes all at the same time, as well as two horses all on my own. This is just a case of inattentive management of a kid and a dog.
Sounds easy enough to fix with lessons on trading up, and that the dog belongs to Mom and Dad, and if there is trouble, shout for Mom or Dad.
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Put a leash on the dog, repeat the command, and then compel him to comply.
Start like this is a silly game. A gentle, "C'mon boy, STAND" and a little tug. If that doesn't work, a bit more bass in the voice and, "Stand NOW."
If he still won't do it, I'm not sure what to say 'cause I've got one of those voices that dogs tend to listen to.
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I think you should return this dog.
Sounds like you're not happy, and surely he's not happy if you're not.
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I too adopted a "I will NOT be crated" dog. I tried to hard to do what the adoption group was telling me to, and it was a nightmare. I was ready to return him. They asked me to try speaking with a behavior specialist, so I did. She said, "Honey, if the dog hates the crate, why do you keep putting him in it?" and I started to cry and said, "Because the adoption group says I have to!" She was so kind and said that the groups really do mean well, but it obviously wasn't working for my dog, so STOP IT. Which is what my instincts were telling me all along.
Life was truly miserable for both of us, and all of my neighbors the entire time I tried crating (about a month). The day I stopped, all of our problems stopped.
When I got my SECOND hound (after the first one passed) I only used the crate for one day. I could see from video he was OK in it, but definitely NOT feeling the "safe space" B.S. For what it's worth, with some time and a lot of Greytalk, I believe now that the crate your new dog advice is OK for those dogs who actually LIKE it, but there are plenty of them that don't, and adoption groups go way too far in suggesting your dog will ONLY feel comfortable in a crate.
A home crate is NOTHING like a crate at the track.
At the track, or on the farms, the dogs have neighbors above, across from, possibly below them--they're not alone in a strange place trapped in a wire box not knowing if anyone will ever let them out. What a horrifying experience! Why do we think they'll relax?
Anyway, there is no one size fits all in greyhound adoption anymore than there is with most other things. I'm so happy for you that it didn't take you long to figure it out! Best of luck and enjoy!
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Forbid worked great for me when I had a mutt who started eating poop. He tried ONCE to eat his poop after a meal with Forbid, and he never once tried it again.
If you still have the package, it might be worth trying and remember BOTH dogs need to be fed the preventative.
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I don't know if your idea will work, but I know someone who will help you try!
Katrina of Bold Lead designs makes incredible leather products, is very nice, and will do custom work. She made George's special 9 foot long, 1/2 inch wide leather leash for me.
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You'll be very glad you decided to use "poison" as you refer to it repeatedly on your dog if it prevents Lyme's or heartworm (cause you need to give your dog heartworm preventative as well--also "poison"). Which are treated with--more "poison"!
All I know about Alabama is that it is hot and humid, and I assume as much as a bug's paradise as Florida. You've gotten great advice and tips from your fellow houndie owners, and I hope you find what works well for your greyhound.
I use Bravecto (which is every three months) for the fleas and ticks (it's a pill, not a topical) and Heartgard Plus for heartworm every month.
No issues with any of the past three dogs on any of these.
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Uhm, yeah, feeding him before bed is part of the problem, and it sounds like you've also restricted him to a small area of the house.
Which is OK if he's getting plenty of exercise. Otherwise, for a dog you've had 1.5 years already to not have the run of the house...I'm a little confused.
And he should be perfectly OK sleeping through the night unless he's simply NOT TIRED. I assume he gets either plenty of time in the yard, or walks?
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I too have never known an adult dog who just wasn't housebroken, and based on the amount of time, money, and effort I put into George, I think it's possible he just did what he wanted to do and that was that! I loved that boy, but I find, sadly, I don't miss everything about him!
He even peed in the CAR once! I was driving on errands, hadn't been more than 30 minutes, and I heard a noise like a spilled drink in my SUV, and I look in the rear view, and there's George, just letting it rip in the car. I could have murdered him!
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Cleptogrey I can say emphatically a dog WILL pee where it eats if they have enough of a "p-issue."
Absolutely nothing stopped my George (except that one mysterious entire YEAR that he stopped).
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My group, GPA Mass., works with Becker grads all the time! If you don't have a group, you might get in touch with them as you may find you can use some support!
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Get rid of the couch, for one. You'll never get the pee out at this point and as long as he can smell it, he will probably keep using it.
You don't give us enough information to say much except "take him to the vet" and have them check his urine, etc.
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Buck got the only fleas of his life the summer I chose Seresto over a topical! My vet claims I am their only flea failure!
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I had to force George to do a LOT of things when he was new. Didn't seem to damage him in any way, shape, or form. It's important to remember that as much as we love our pets, they are not in fact hairy people. I don't think George sat around after I left him wondering how I DARE lift him into the elevator, and plotting revenge. Did he like it? No. Did it hurt him? No. Were there other choices? Probably. Is there one way to do everything that's "right"? Of course not.
There is a dog trainer/writer named Joel McMains. I stumbled upon his series of training books many years ago, and one of the many things he believes and writes about is how people tend to nag, nag, nag, nag at their dogs while a broodie, wanting to teach a pup something, will take decisive action that leaves no question what she's conveying to her pup. So why don't we? We stress and worry about the BEST way to do everything, but there is more than one way to do almost anything. For me, a decisive lesson on what is expected is more effective than what amounts to begging and/or bribery (which also does work--it just takes longer).
Your mileage may vary, and everyone on this board is expressing an opinion.
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Switch around the morning schedule: quick pee break, then food. Then a walk in about 40 minutes or so. A dog needs time to digest their food but will typically need to "void" within an hour of eating.
Why can't the dog sleep with one of the kids? I mean the dog doesn't HAVE to sleep in YOUR bed!
I personally think an 8 year old lady dog bounce should sleep wherever she darned well pleases, but your desire is not at all unreasonable, and I suppose just showing her where you want her and leading her there EVERY TIME will eventually work.
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When I lived in an elevator building, my hound initially hopped right in the elevator. But then it MOVED on him, so he was scared. For days I had to coax and coax, but with a building of 110 units, mostly filled with angry Russians, you can't just hold up the elevator coaxing your dog, so I started to pick him up and put him in the elevator.
He found that so embarassing he stopped his "freezing" and resumed behaving like a big brave hound!
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I'd try a new vet. I agree with Chris. Black stools CAN indicate blood in the stool, and there can't possibly be a vet on the planet who doesn't know that. If your dog's stool is truly black and your vet truly dismissed your concerns, to me that would be a good cause to consider a new vet.
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Clare, have you read the terms of service for that site you suggested?
I just did, since it's odd they offer a totally free service like that, and basically you grant them the right to use your photos, forever, for whatever they want including commercial uses.
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Uhm, as someone who has taken antidepressants for a good part of my life, I can tell you I have never ONCE heard of anyone prescribing them for "aggression."
And any SSRI takes up to 4 WEEKS to work. If your "expert" didn't mention that, I'd find a new one lickity split. Sounds like she has a new toy in her box and wants to try it out on your dog.
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You need to learn a bit about the basics of what to do and what NOT to do, and what's an emergency (this was an emergency, and I cannot believe I'm one of the few who thinks so).
I would urge you to buy a book on veterinary care for pet owners.
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I think the point people were making is that hurricane was a LONG time ago.
Why haven't you had the dog neutered since?
It's a very uncomplicated procedure and you're required to have it done, as you know.
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I wouldn't be as casual as some of these folks if this is new and it's happening every time he drinks.
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I don't mean to be harsh, but your dog was at the end of her life no matter WHAT you were going to do. If not right now, then soon. 13 and a half is very old for a large breed dog.
I'm sure she was a wonderful dog, and loved you very much. Please don't beat yourself up. She's at peace now.
When your heart is healed, I hope you will consider giving a new houndie a loving home.