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    Glucosamine options

    in Health and Medical discussion

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    I have ours on Cosequin and NextGuard, which is a liquid.  Paris tore a muscle in her front leg while racing and that leg seems to bother her at times, so I recently put her on Adequan injections, too.  Haven't been on it long enough to see if it will help her, but I have had good response from several other dogs.  I give it subQ, so it's an easy injection.  

    Just a thought. 

    This is more than statuing on walks

    in Training and Behavior discussion

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    We just brought home a 2.5 YO greyhound.  He loves going for walks, which is great, but at some point (distance is not relevant) he flat out refuses to move because we are not going where he wants to go.  He is 75 pounds of stubborn puppy muscle,  I haven't figured out what to do.  Your typical circling, waiting it out, coaxing, switching directions, does not work.  I realize it should ease up with time, but meanwhile I need to do something.  Dragging him isn't good for either of us.  He is this way with a martingale harness or collar.  

    Suggestions?  He will even do this walking in our yard.  

    Thanks, Cindy 

    Sherman - LNB Herman Bad 04/11/2009 - 02/21/2020

    in Remembrance

    Posted

    We lost our silly, goofy, gorgeous boy on February 21 10 days after his osteo diagnosis.  He came to us almost two years ago after his first family couldn't handle a dog and a toddler.  He was a big boy and we were able to get his weight back down to a comfortable 80 pounds.  He had the biggest neck I have ever seen on a greyhound.  His family told us that he was a very picky eater.  His first meal here he turned his nose up at his kibble and grabbed a chicken leg (we feed raw) and never looked back.  Was never picky, never missed a meal, and polished the bowl every time.  He loved his walks and his morning massage.  He would back into you for a good rub down and butt massage every day.  If you finished before he was ready, he would follow you and back into you again until he was done.  

    We didn't have nearly enough time with him, but were lucky enough to have been able to do a lot of things, so his time with us was filled with fun, laughter, adventures and love. 

    We miss you deeply Sherman and eventually we will all be ok.  Fancy is still a mess, as she is missing her BFF in the worst way, but is getting better.  

    Run with the angels, big guy, as you were an angel here on earth.

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    A question about playfulness

    in Training and Behavior discussion

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    One of our dogs jumps on every piece of furniture we have but WILL NOT jump into a vehicle, including our Forester.  I am convinced that she will not jump in because it is a hatchback and the idea of a roof over her head, so to speak, causes her to refuse to jump.  She will, however, stand patiently for you to hoist her up and into the car.  No amount of treats or cajoling or instructing worked.  Thankfully, she is only 52 pounds and it is not our 80 pounder that refuses to jump into the car!  He, however, happily jumps into the car but will not jump on the furniture.  Go figure :rofl 

    Help! Is this an aggressive dog?

    in Training and Behavior discussion

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    I had that happen, except the bite results were quite different.  Fancy had to undergo surgery to repair the tear.  Then, 8 days later, Paris nailed her again.  We ended up seeing a behaviorist, placing Paris on medication, and practicing loads of NILIF.  In our case, the trigger appeared to be a hospice foster that we had and Paris redirected her frustration onto Fancy.  After our foster passed, things calmed down considerably.  We have slowly weaned Paris back on her meds because you just never know, and still practice NILIF with her.  We did get another 3rd hound, a male this time, and we haven't had any issues.  However, after that experience, I will never ever take calm for granted again!  It was quite the scary and stressful experience.  It also took Fancy months to fully relax around Paris again.  

    I so feel your pain and trepidation.  Hope all goes well from here on out.  I would make her earn everything though - a tired mind seems to help keep them calm.  

    Outdoor beds . . .

    in Everything else Greyhound

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    I use outdoor furniture cushions and they work well.  I just bought chaise lounge cushions from Lowes for 12.49 each.  I cut off part and used the rest for a dog bed.  Foam inners, 4 inches thick.  Dogs love them!  I have them on our deck, on our screened porch and a set in our camping trailer.  They can get wet but they do get kind of gross after a year or so.  You can clean them and then ditch them for new ones when they go on clearance.  

    Lexie

    in Remembrance

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    I am so sorry that it was Lexie's time to go.  Her pictures never ceased to bring a smile.  Wishing you peace and comfort as you navigate this next stage and adapt to your new normal.

    Hugs. 

    Surgery to cut a tendon from a toe with a corn.

    in Health and Medical discussion

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    I have given all the information to my vet and she is reading up on it.  I hull her corn regularly but it just keeps getting bigger and bigger.  I really believe she would be happier with a sprung toe than the boots and the constant foot issues.  My husband is leary of the procedure.  It shall be interesting to see what my vet concludes.  

    Good luck with your boy - we feel your pain. 

    River

    in Remembrance

    Posted

    Oh, Tricia and Burke, I am so very sorry that you lost your beautiful, special River.  She was a sweet, sweet dog.  Having also lost dogs suddenly and knowing that they were going to pass, I still don't know which way is worse for those left behind.  

    Hugs

    Cindy

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