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This is typical of new greyhounds - separation anxiety. Do a search through the posts here for threads on SA and what to do about it. Personally, I would never let a dog be outside for long periods of time without supervision. It's too easy for them to get into mischief, get hurt, get stolen, or simply dig a hole and escape. A healthy dog should be able to hold his pees/poops for long enough for your errands or workday, so there's really no needs if he's properly toilet trained (and has his SA under control).

Yes, it's not uncommon. I've had several dogs who wouldn't potty away from home. Ever. It makes the first few days of any vacation interesting, but it's not a particular "problem." A dog needs to feel safe to toilet, and your girl hasn't been with you all that long really. Remember, she's had her life turned upside down *twice* in the last month, and each dog takes their own time developing comfort in their individual situation. Continue to give her opportunities to go, and run her out to her deck whenever you get home! You can try using something like a puppy pee pad, which has some pheromones in them to encourage toileting, or a rock she's peed on (though carrying it will be interesting!), or your last option is just to go someplace yourself to show her it's OK.

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Yes, it's more about personality than gender. BUT The common belief is that two females have more difficulties and clashes and two males or two dogs of mixed gender. I think it's more that the girls are more bossy and more inclined to speak their mind than the boys. That's just a HUGE generality though. We currently have three females (ages 8 1/2, 4 1/2, and 2) and we are all getting along great. There are some loud disagreements at times over bed space or resource guarding, but they are over quickly with no lingering effects. Otherwise, they get along fine - much better than I expected them to actually. I would have your current two wear muzzles if you don't feel comfortable leaving them alone and you need to. So if Bette has a particularly strong personality, I would definitely have her meet any prospective housemates prior to adoption/foster, and watch her body language during this meeting closely. Her reaction will be subtle, as greyhounds are inclined to get along in the first place, so be vigilant. If your group is inclined, foster-with-intent could be a good way to go.

If you are truly concerned about her pulling free don't use the above linked harness as it seems very easy to back out of to me. You need a three-point or five-point safety harness like a hiking or service dog harness. https://ruffwear.com/products/web-master-harness And search on here for threads on "statueing." You aren't alone and this is a very common issue with newly homed greyhounds. Time and patience are the keys to having a successful relationship with her. Establish a consistent schedule (one that will hopefully cross-ver into post Covid workdays) and keep to it. Make walks short and purposeful right now, don't worry too much about exercise unless you need to tire her out for alone training or leaving the house. Congratulations and good luck!

I have not, but it does make sense. Though I would think that you would need to watch your dog for a time when you think s/he isn't in pain to get a baseline reading to compare to at a later date. Maybe like keeping a daily or weekly log - particularly for your dog where his pain level may fluctuate given his past injuries.

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The first thing to do is change your mindset. Just because a dog growls and snaps doesn't mean he's "aggressive." Greyhounds - or any dog, really - are very rarely truly aggressive (attacking with intent to harm). As pointed out, he was totally resource guardinig the pit and your husband got the escalated guarding response from your dog. But it wasn't aggression. It's just the way dogs communicate and we don't speak dog as well as dogs speak human. You're not bad owners, and you're not ruining your dog or causing further problems. Look into all the suggestions above and react differently next time!

Musher's Secret is a balm you can put on their pads prior to playing that helps protect them from damage. There are loads of similar products out there. If he needs more help than that, try the Paws boots. They are like thick rubber, balloon shaped booties for dogs that will protect them better. Probably the "purple" size, but measure him per their instructions. You can try regular hiking or protective boots, but, in my experience, they don't really stay on very well during playing. They're OK for walks - especially if you're walking on concrete or pavement. Try and keep him to grass or sandy areas if you can until his pads toughen up.

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Glad she's doing well. She should start to pick up again soon. Any infection in the mouth, or anywhere really, can cause problems in other parts of the body. Hope the new ABs help asap!

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After some further thought, I'd like to add to my reply above. None of us here can really diagnose what happened in this incident over the internet. We weren't there; we didn't see it happen; we don't know either you or your dog. So what we're saying is just general information given our individual experience and familiarity with greyhounds (and dogs in general). So we don't really *know* what the issue could be and are only giving you suggestions. That being said, I'm going to offer another interpretation given the fact that he's shown no indications of sleep startling or resource guarding prior to this - and you would have. There would have been some growling or tense body language. He would have objected in some form if he didn't appreciate your good morning ritual (which it sounds like to me - something you do every morning). You need to think back on this through the years you've had him and see if there was *any* indication he was uncomfortable in *any* way. This will also help you put any future incidents in perspective and help you deal with the aftermath. You mentioned he was out in the garden just prior to coming in and snapping at your partner, so part of me wonders if he wasn't still playing, or happy and showing some high spirits, and got over enthusiastic. Really over enthusiastic. I can't tell you how many times I've been snapped at or nitted on, even to the point of drawing blood, by a greyhound who used their teeth to express themself. Oftentimes they will "displace" excitement and reaction to a fun event (like a run in the garden in the morning) on to a housemate. It's not aggression, it's just too much for them to deal with internally, and instead of playing with a toy, say, they use the nearest human or dog. Really knowing your dog and his body language will help you decide how to handle this from a training perspective. You can work with him in calmer moments on training a "settle down" command, for instance. Where you can give him clues to help de-escalate his excitement level. You can leave him outside a bit longer so he's more tired than amped up. You can re-direct his excitement on to an appropriate toy or chewing object until he's able to interact safely with you again. And if you really think he was objecting to your partner's good morning greeting, then I would suggest you change your morning routine to not include this. You can also locate a positive reinforcement only canine behaviorist (a certified behaviorist, not just a "trainer") that can come into your home and observe both you and your dog and give you some suggestions about how to handle this incident. Your adoption center or vet may be able to direct you to a good individual familiar with greyhounds.

If this truly is new behavior then I would have him to the vet sooner rather than later for a really good going over, including bloodwork (if not done recently), fecal and urine samples, and a good orthopedic exam to test for pain.

Yes, it can take a few days for a dog to adjust to a new dosage of gabapentin. She should perk up and regain her appetite soon. Offer small meals several times a day rather than one or two larger ones as she's probably a bit nauseous. It's a human drug originally, prescribed to help stop seizure activity, but it's mostly used in dogs with nerve pain - osteo and other cancers mainly. I had a dog who had a very painful neuroma on her leg that was helped by gabapentin. It's more recently been added to the arsenal of drugs being used for seizure dogs - it's original purpose. Has your vet talked about trying to wean her off anytime soon?

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Yes. Bad reactions to tramadol are very common in greyhounds. I wouldn't give her any more at all, and see what the er doc says about something for her pain if she still needs it. One of my dogs is very sensitive to opioids so we have to do alternatives - gabapentin, amantadine, nsaids can all be used instead. And for whatever reason, our dog tolerates codiene sulfate, which is also an opioid, but which is better tolerated with fewer side effects than tramadol.

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