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I'm so sorry...such a Good Boy.
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Very topical (Hah! See what I did there!) as I was just coming here to read up on dandruff. New Susie (arrived in January) is coming out of winter full of shedding and dandruff. She's mostly white so it's hard to notice until getting brushed or I look at my hand. Then I realize the girl is super flakey.
I remember Homer was like that too extra shedding and flakey--probably a combination of coming out of a kennel situation, losing their first coat, and dietary changes. I was trying to remember what we used and was looking here for it. Salmon oil, that was it. He improved whether it was the supplement, the time of year, or finally finishing redoing his skin/furs. He's never been that flakey since even though we stopped the supplement so long a go I'd forgotten what it was.
Not sure what to say of her tummy rash without a photo.
Hope you can get a photo up and hopefully it's just the new coat/transition to a home thing (which I'm hoping for Susie as well). But do try and get a photo and it may be worth a trip to the vet. Of course, I am spoiled by having a most awesome vet.
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Great to read...Homer is a truly lazy and sedentary dog. Didn't appreciate how bad it was until we had an overnight visitor who looked almost just like him/same age and was CLEARLY a more fit boy. Now we have Susie who is younger and more active. Homer is getting more exercise keeping up with her a bit, but she loves walking. Homer has always hated them (and has corns it turns out), so it's a challenge. Will probably have to start doing thins type of thing. I'm sure he'll go nuts for a lure pole type thing.
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I love that one!
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Old thread, but I will pile on. We used the 'martingale harness' which is how I think of it for my very spooky galgo when we first got her. Nearly backed out of the martingale collar numerous times. Later as she got more comfortable (like years later) we kept using it just in case, and also she seemed to appreciate the extra hug on her. We have a brand new girl (paperwork will hopefully be final on Saturday once we are sure the dogs get along) and my husband called me halfway into her first walk to bring Xena's old harness. This one is so high prey/squirrel crazy he wanted the extra control. Still highly recommend the Freedom/no pull aka the waggles whatever that gets sold commercially one...it's the martingale-at-the-withers type.
https://www.2houndsdesign.com/product-category/shop-now/freedom-no-pull-harness/
The WWW above in the old posts is the same.
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I read the title and burst out laughing. There are two shedding seasons. Night and Day. And, to top it off, we suddenly find a black and white furred creature in our house, as if the fawn fur all over didn't get all over everything. Now there is a color to show on EVERYTHING.
That said, my galgo barely lost fur. I'd take Homer out for a regular brushing (furminator is my my friend). He lined up for it, then she would come over and present herself for her turn with the furminator. Only hardly anything came off. It was basically a prolonged scratching and rubbing session, but she was not about to let herself be left out of the evolution. Silly girl. But if it had only been her there would have been a lot less fur decorating...everything.
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When we got our galgo girl we fed separately, she would growl if Jackie (the most inoccuous dog ever) was anywhere near her slow-eating self. She graduated to dining in her crate leisurely and lying down (weirdo). But even after the desperate growls subsided and she realized no one was they still ate apart. Kept it up with Homer as she seemed happy going to her crate for meals. In any case, there may just be some history of posturing around food without any real ill intent...and time can easily overcome. Just my personal experience and observation. And even by galgo standards Xena was a bit of a head case.
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How sweet looking! Maybe instead of an eight it was a misaligned 'infinity' sign
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Awww, I have a Xena too
. I have no specific advice to give, but welcome. They do learn, adapt, settle, but some do need more help than others. My Xena (who's baseline is 'basket case' for many reasons) was at a big loss when our old Jackie passed away even though I didn't think they were all that bonded. Getting Homer has settled her a bit, but I'm not suggesting another dog as a solution. Of course there's nothing WRONG with another dog...and perhaps an older fellow who has lost a home for some reason and already has manners/adapted would help her settle too....
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I was going to edit, but it doesn't work on my tablet. After I woke up I realized I did remember the Greytalk connection
. I'd forgotten, oops. Even so, glad you are back. How far are you from Roanoke? I think I knew that at one point but can't remember that either. -
Well hello! I had no idea of the Greytalk connection! I mostly am a lurker here but it's nice to see you here
. Now that I see your name/siggy I remember you from when I lurked here more actively. For those who don't know...Xena and Reyna are sisters. Solid/strong greyhound boys seem to help these two.
Cathy
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I can't do the Greytalk emojis on my tablet, so hugs and flowers....and in words, I'm sorry for your loss.
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My husband is he one who is bothered by the noises (though once he's asleep he is out cold...he doesn't believe me on that one) and right now we use a fan as a noise machine. That has been a big help and might be worth a try.
With all our sighthound types I have noticed they are much more restless when it gets cool. Jammie's and/or blankets helped with the middle of the night restless activities.
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Well, someone just linked this thread...still funny!!!! And worth a bump.
Thanks to this thread I didn't have to worry about Homer. After years of girl dogs it was a surprise at how the. olives put in an appearance--but at least it I knew not to worry! I was also prepared when the skin kid asked about it.
And, where I come from, a hoo-hoo refers to the boy bits and a hoo-ha is for the girl bits...
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Welcome from another VA person. I'm in SWVA so I know you won't want my local group, but I will let you know how we got Homer.
The group doesn't foster, but has a kennel, however the dogs are all cat tested and the lady who runs it is very familiar with the personalities. Basically we preferred a male dog as we have a VERY skittish female galgo and wanted a confident boy to give her balance. We also asked for a cat NOT-safe dog--my husband has terrible allergies with cats so we decided we wanted to take one who couldn't go to a cat home. Basically she picked out 4 dogs she thought would work, we took Xena to meet them and Homer was the only one she wasn't terrified of. It also helped that Homer is one of those 'loves on everyone' types so when DH went to see the dogs (we had to go separately, I can't remember why) well, Homer sold himself.
In any case, I never would have thought I'd want someone else making the choice, but it turns out that was extremely helpful. Plus, even though it was a kennel situation the dogs' personalities were well understood. I thought potty training would be an issue, but Homer just got it right away.
But, just to make things more fun for you, I did live in MD for a long time and one of my neighbors started fostering for Greyhound Welfare. Even though I never directly interacted with them I can say that I would have been very happy with the way things were done (it was the later 2000s that I lived there). We were quite the greyhound neighborhood for awhile there
.Good luck and welcome to GT
Cathy
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Pretty Jackie. Such a sweet and gentle soul. 4/16/2001-4/14/2014. On April first I breathed a sigh that she would get to be a teenager soon and she had avoided the horrible disease despite my secret obsession. On the third I think it was I found the bump on her shoulder and she was just too old and weak in her hind end to tolerate a major amp (the bump was on her shoulder blade). On the morning of the fourteenth she was in much more pain and just looked at me to tell me she was too tired. The vet came by that morning.
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I'm so sorry
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We haven't been too social yet...but Star City is at Petsmart just about every weekend. I'm going to try and get Homer out there this weekend to say hello...and try and get more names etc. I'd like to try and be a little more involved, with Jackie it was hard on her to drive...and Xena is just a little to crazy still (she came from a bad situation and is still learning to relax and interact). But, now we have Homer and he'll love to visit other people and dogs.
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Well, I feel the same but I'm married... to a guy who would not have married anyone who didn't like dogs
. Dogs were assumed and in fact, one of those pre-marital conversations like children, outlook on life and all that. Dogs were waaaayyy up there in the conversations!eta my husband has real allergies to cats (not the 'I don't like them' allergy), yet he never complained, fussed, tried to 'get rid of them' and even took over litter duty when I got pregnant (and never gave up litter duty after that). The idea was to never get a new one, but the incumbents were never made unwelcome in any way. We did do a little kitty foster briefly but that was temporary.
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Wow, that's about how long we had Xena when she and Jackie had an (unwitnessed) argument. I suspect either Xena tried to get Jackie to play or vice versa when the other didn't want to, or Xena was wound up by someone/dog going by and had some displacement. We had a behaviorist come by and ultimately she was leaning towards a one time thing or a displacement. We basically just went with muzzles from then on if the dogs were outside or were without supervision.
Later, with Homer, I did see some displacement growling and snapping from Xena after a bad across-the-fence aggression from another dog. However Homer has about 20# on Xena and when he did not engage she pulled herself together quickly. With Jackie the weight was the same and Jackie was old and not physically a deterrent. Plus, just about everyone I talked to pointed out that two females are more likely to have a serious row than a mix of genders or two males. Homer just can't be fussed.
Anyway, I think the timing coincidence is interesting...and the muzzles are a wonderful tool.
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I agree also that 'hating' the dog is over the top. And POSSIBLY a warning if the controller/isolator/abuser sort of person. Most likely he is just unnerved, but do pay attention, it may be Cleo is onto something there. If Homer didn't like someone I would assume there was something wrong going with that person!
If the BF makes an honest effort I would give him a chance to stick around. If he pulls the jealousy/keep her away when I'm here attitude, then he needs to get shown the door and then ignore the drama sure to follow.
Isolating behaviors, forcing others to choose them over pets, then friends, then family is a pattern to be on the lookout for. I had a friend who went through those classic stages--the wife insisted the dog go to the pound (not even rehoming), and it was years before the poor guy was able to un-entangle from her manipulations. By then there were no friends, family was estranged and he had been placed in a financial hole...and it started with the pet not liking and being 'jealous' of her.
Rather extreme and you don't need to be paranoid, but IIRC you are younger, and may not know these type if warning signals. Of course,he may just be scared of her too, and she may just be anxious with the guy factor (lord knows Xena has that problem to the nth degree). But do keep your radar going.
Hopefully the great recommendations about treats and time will be all it takes. But, if you find yourself about to give up your dog, or restrict her access to you because of a third party, stop and think.
Cathy
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Hello! I'm in Salem and just got Homer from Star City about three weeks ago
. Cathy
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He did nt belong at the pound, so glad you were able to get him!
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I'm sorry, she was such a character to read about
Cathy
. Bertie sounds like a great name!
. I have no specific advice to give, but welcome. 
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What Did They *Not* Tell You When You Got Your 1st Grey?
in Cute and Funny things Greyhounds do
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It's a cult. Well, we did get Jackie in an unauthorized fashion...someone had adopted her in Florida and then they 'needed to get rid of her' as she was just not happy living in a much smaller house with a crazy lab and a toddler. She was the perfect dog. We took her 'for the weekend' and hubs was out buying a bed for her within an hour (the one she came with was horrible). So, no adoption group to not tell us things.
One thing though, no one would have mentioned the extensive wardrobe required--a collar for every holiday, hats, coats, booties...the list goes on.