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Hi All,
Zero is doing fine. Blood work came back normal. Liver was very slightly elevated, but the doctor said no cause for concern. She is a grey friendly doctor. I honestly think some days he's just a little lazier than others and lags back in his walking. He's six now and the doctor suggested perhaps a "good" quality glucosamine or aspirin a day because Zero is a little stiff in his back legs. I haven't given him anything and he seems to be doing just fine.
Thanks for your concern.
-T
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See a vet.
Unfortunately I had that once before with my 5 year old Topaz.
She never made it to 6. She had liver disese.
I hope it's nothing. But only a vet can tell you that.
Good God, I hope that's not the case. Not exactly what I wanted to hear. We're going for a vet appointment tomorrow.
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When was his last vet visit and blood work up?
Last vet visit was February? But no blood work was done. I'm making an appointment for him now. The liver thing has me really concerned, I hope he's ok. I have an appointment for 10:20am tomorrow morning.
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Hi All,
Zero's daddy here. Zero turned 6 on April 14th :-)
Has anyone run into this? Zero was acting very lethargic on his walks during Winter time, lagging behind me a whole leash length (6'), but I just kept up the pace. Our walks are generally a mile or so, once in the morning, lunch time on Mondays & Wednesdays and evenings. I thought he was lagging behind because he didn't like the cold weather. He got back to his normal self when the weather started getting better (Spring), but now he's starting to lag way behind again, not really showing any enthusiasm. In the house he seems to be somewhat lethargic, but way more-so on walks. He's eating well (Purina Pro Plan Sensative Skin & Stomach), drinking well, peeing & pooing ok. His nose is cold and drippy, but it always is. Any suggestions? Is this just how some greys are? Help. I'm very conserned about my baby.
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An honest answer to the question would have to be yes. But not as a result of the muzzle. TigerPower cut his pad out in the back yard while wearing the muzzle and running.
I have used the "turn-out" basket muzzles on my greyhounds for years. I have multiples and their play can turn rough without the muzzles. Retired racers are used to them. They drink their water, can eat, and even play with stuffies while wearing their muzzles. A $10 muzzle beats a vet bill for stitches, or worse, in my book anyday.
Is your dogwalker familiar with retired racing greyhounds and the turn-out muzzles?? It does not sound like it to me.
When I get the muzzles out, all 5 of mine raise their heads for me to put them on. Zeus will even put his head in it for me.
Do you honestly think the majority of people who responded to your prior thread would all give the same answer and suggest a remedy that would be harmful to Zero??
Nope, not at all. I never said or implied that anyone would want any harm to come to Zero. I'm just simply doing a survey.
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HI all. My dog walker says "I'm really uncomfortable caring for a dog with a muzzle. They are meant to only be on with supervision. Please get a few other professional opinions before you proceed". She also continues to say "I have seen a dog rip its ear nearly off trying to get a muzzle off. Also they can not drink and pant properly".
I tend to disagree, but wanted to do this poll so I could show her that greyhounds are fine with muzzles on during the day with their moms and dads are at work.
Thanks,
Tony
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I might be hesitant to crate for 10 hours at a stretch simply because my own dogs can't "hold it" that long and need access to a dog door to relieve themselves. Zero might actually do okay with it. But muzzling with a basket-style muzzle, especially if you line the part that hits the nose with something soft, is perfectly acceptable IMHO. It prevents him from destroying your house and possibly getting injured by eating something harmful. I've seen greyhounds tossing stuffies with muzzles on, so yes they can still play with toys. They can't grab them and squeak them, but they're quite adept at using their feet and the muzzle itself to swat toys around. I would buy a good baby gate and keep Zero out of the problem areas. If he can't get in there, he can't cause trouble in there.
But ultimately, all of these are treating the symptoms, not the cause. It sounds like he still has a lot of puppy exuberance and is making trouble not out of malice, but out of boredom and pent-up energy. Is it possible for you to come home during lunch breaks, or to hire a trusted neighbor to take Zero for a walk for a small fee? That would be cheaper than hiring a pro.
I scheduled my dog walker to start coming for visits two days per week. I work 1/2 hour + from home and will try to get home one day / week to take him for a walk as well. I'm looking into a really good doggie daycare place recommended to me by my dog walker for him for maybe 2 days / week instead of the dog walker. I figure that would tire him out more. I won't go with the doggie daycare thing unless I'm 100% confident in the place.
Muzzle him during the day - I'm gone 10 hours a day, isn't that cruel to muzzle him for that long?
Crate him during the day - same deal, is it humane to crate him for 10 hours a day?
No. and No. What's inhumane is to not intervene to stop his destructive behavior before a) he gets into something really bad for him and/or hurts himself; or
you get really, really frustrated with him.There's absolutely nothing cruel about a plastic kennel muzzle. Some greyhounds are drama queens about them, but they're not going to harm him. On the other hand, the longer he continues on an escalating pattern of destruction, the harder it will be to break.
How old is he? How long have you had him? What activities do the two of you do together? Tell us more about him
he's 5 & 1/2 years old
I'll have him a year this February.
We walk for 1+ mile when I wake at 5am and another mile just before I leave for work
He's been fine for the first 9ish months, then he started getting into the chewing / destructive thing
I adopted him right from the track from a really good adoption place there
Oh my gosh, what a yummy dog treat! LOL
How about putting the stuff you want to thaw out in the microwave? Or the refrigerator for that matter.
If you're talking about 10 hours, that should be plenty of time to thaw out, shouldn't it?
It just seems to me that keepiing the food out of reach would be easier than keeping your dog out of the food.
Once they find these wonderful things, they don't forget too quickly.
Jenn
I was only gone for four hours today for the thawing. Suggestion well noted though, thanks
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is there a possibility that he's not feeling well? has he been to the vet?
Treasure is muzzled when i'm not home. it doesn't seem to bother her a bit. she is muzzled for her own safety, as she chewed up my laptop AC adapter while it was plugged in! try to think of it as a safety (his safety) issue, rather than being cruel.
just had a vet visit Thursday, he's fine
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Daisy is muzzled whenever we are gone, even if it's only for ten minutes. She doesn't even notice it. Unlike other dogs, most greyhounds are brought up being crated for long periods of time and wearing muzzles whenever they are out of their crates. Most greyhounds I've met don't even think twice about having a muzzle on. They can still drink, eat kongs, etc with the standard greyhound kennel muzzle on. If you don't already have one, I recommend getting one from GEM Greyhounds, they are a greyhound group out of Michigan with great prices and great service!
I'm actually using this muzzle which I believe I got from GEM. It's on their website
I muzzle all day. It's 6 hours and I don't feel it's cruel at all. It fits her face, it doesn't hurt her and it sure as hell makes my life easier. Sounds to me like you have to crate or muzzle and lots and lots of people muzzle every day.
You can always put peanut butter on it, or some kind of treat so it'll be a fun thing for him.
I find this an very interesting phenomenon, because I have never in my entire life met anyone who muzzled their dog except Greyhound adopters. Perhaps it's cause we HAVE the muzzle? I'm not saying it's wrong to do--I just find it interesting!
Sounds like Zero is bored.
Are you giving him a Kong? Have you tried a Buster Cube? That's a plastic thing you put kibble in and he has to bop and roll it around and make the kibbles come out! How about a "Kong Time"? That's a fancy little doo dad that spits out a small Kong every 15 minutes or so, 4 total. All these things helped George through his early days. You also might consider a DAP diffuser. Not sure they work or not, but it won't hurt
Yes I give him a frozen Kong, leave stuffed toys for him and a nylabone
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Sounds like your getting very frustrated. I see Sunshines little "adventures" as humorous.
I would baby gate him in a single room with the TV on. Bedroom, livingroom, den, whatever room he likes the most. Most pups feel safest in the bedroom. I would keep some Rescue Remedy in all water containers to help keep him content and muzzle in that single room to begin with to just break the habit of getting into stuff. If he does get the muzzle off and eats it... Won't be the first time any pup ate plastic! 
You can even go to the drug store and buy moleskin to line the part of his muzzle that goes over his nose. It's in the foot dept. You can slowly let him back out into the entire house, but YOU need a break for your sanity.
And that's perfectly fine and normal of ya. Oh and I got my 2 baby gates (you can stack them for jumpers) at Kmart for $12 each. Cheap old wooden ones.
What is "Rescue Remedy"? Thanks for the advise. I'll definitely go get the moleskin
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he is bored plain and simple, he really does need a companion, I had this problem with my first greyhound and as soon as
I got her a friend all destruction stopped, greyhounds are pack animals and you are leaving him alone 10 hrs a day with nothing to do, he needs a friend !!!
My pair given the opportunity would destroy things if left that long as its a game, so a 2nd dog is no guarantee and then you also have the extra costs involved.
exactly
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he is bored plain and simple, he really does need a companion, I had this problem with my first greyhound and as soon as
I got her a friend all destruction stopped, greyhounds are pack animals and you are leaving him alone 10 hrs a day with nothing to do, he needs a friend !!!
Sorry, can't afford another greyhound right now. Also, that's not always the fix. Thanks though, I appreciate your recommendation though.
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Any way to block access to your kitchen?
Muzzle or crate isn't a bad thing when they are getting into things they shouldn't. Try it, see if it works.
That would be really hard because one area has a large arch instead of a door. I could baby gate him to 1/2 of the house so he can't get to the kitchen. He's so determined though I'm afraid he'd jump over the gate, try to jump over and get stuck mid way or try to crawl under it.
Mine are muzzled when I'm not home
1 is kenneled
Nothing wrong with it and they are used to being kenneled
Don't leave dishes out- I had the same problem. Sparks would take whatever was in the sink so I had to stop leaving anything in the sink.
You can hook the muzzle through his collar so it can't come off.
Leave a frozen kong out for him
already leaving the frozen kong and plenty of toys out for him
Can you shut him out of the kitchen? We close both doors to the kitchen when we go out, simply so Sid doesn't go down splat on the tile while we're out and hurt himself scrabbling to get up.
Could Zero be bored? How old is he? Can you give leave him a kong or a treat ball, or both? I don't crate, and never have. I don't have a problem with crates used properly, but it seems to me that a determined dog like Zero might destroy the crate and seriously injure himself if left in one for hours. I also appreciate your concern re the muzzle.
Seems to me he'd benefit from having something to chew while you're gone, and also maybe wear him out with a good long walk/run before you go?
He's got plenty of stuff to keep him occupied: frozen Kong with almond butter and food, he has many squeaky toys and a heavy duty Nylabone
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Hi All,
The Zero saga continues. Even with baby locks on all my bottom kitchen cabinets and chairs in front of them.....I was thawing out some venison in my upper kitchen cabinet above counter, on top of a stack of plates and the cabinet closed. Zero managed to open the cabinet and get to the venison. I was only gone for four hours and he did this. Yesterday he got into my dish drain rack ad chewed up a few Glad plastic sealing containers. I'm really at my wits end. Many of you made suggestions:
Walk him more - I'm doing this and it doesn't seem to make a difference
Muzzle him during the day - I'm gone 10 hours a day, isn't that cruel to muzzle him for that long?
Crate him during the day - same deal, is it humane to crate him for 10 hours a day?
Dog walker - Can't afford every day. I just don't have the money for that.
I thought I pretty much dog proofed my house, but he's getting into things I never thought he'd get into. The sky is the limit at this point. I guess I'll try muzzling him all day first, but if he gets it off I know he'll chew it up and swallow the pieces. HELP
-Tony
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In my (yes, yes, I know, limited) experience with them, greyhounds have been among the most gentle, docile and non-aggressive breeds I have ever met. That was a big reason we decided to adopt a grey.
Have we made a mistake? Is suddenly biting people they know, with no growling or warning, something that greys are prone to more than other breeds? Is Bang, who seems so loving and docile, really a ticking time bomb waiting to go all Baskerville on us when we least expect it? Do greyhounds AIM for the face? Do we risk winding up like that poor woman who was disfigured by the chimp?
~D~
In answer to your questions:
Have we made a mistake? no
Is suddenly biting people they know, with no growling or warning, something that greys are prone to more than other breeds? Any dog has the potential to bite
Is Bang, who seems so loving and docile, really a ticking time bomb waiting to go all Baskerville on us when we least expect it? If you follow the advise on this thread I would say it's highly unlikely.
Do greyhounds AIM for the face? No. If any dog wants to send you a message by bitting, whatever is in the way when they decide to bite will get bitten. They are usually way quicker than us humans.
Do we risk winding up like that poor woman who was disfigured by the chimp? Bad example. Dogs, unless mentally ill, sick or negatively conditioned are not out to maul people. The only way they have to communicate is by actions and some sounds. Humans can say "stop", dogs can't. It's somewhat how dogs act around other dogs. Are they out to maul each other? No....again unless they are sick or conditioned to attack other dogs. They are just sending signals to each other.
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Hi Aaron, I'm so sorry to hear about what happened
Believe me, I know how you are feeling Back in September, I went to kiss Rainey while she was on the bed and she bit the whole lobe of my right ear off totally unexpected, I had kissed her exactly the same way, while laying down, a thousand times before it -- I don't know what happened this time either, like you, 100%. But I'm sure I must have accidentally (and unknowingly) layed on her legs or something and hurt her. What I learned is that yes, they are just dogs after all ... and it's taught me to be much more careful and cognizant around them. I also learned that many, many others have been bitten as well -- it happens. And yes it hurt more mentally than physically since I never thought in a million years she would do it -- and I don't think she would unless I had done something to hurt her, and I'm guessing it's the same with Zero.and I also feel for you with Zero's getting in to everything, we had/have the same problem with Rainey. She used to have the run of the basement, kitchen and foyer, but now is double gated into the basement -- with literally nothing on the walls, tables, etc. -- as she kept getting into things, like eating garlic (which is toxic
). We never figured out why she would do it, I'm guessing because she's bored. And she also got into MORE stuff the longer we had her, like Zero. It's very frustrating..... I hope the muzzle idea works ! ps. here is the link to the thread I posted when I was bit in case you're interested ... Rainey
ETA: I said in that post I would never be able to kiss a dog again, and that lasted all of about a week
there's NO way I could not kiss my sweet puppers -- I just am MUCH more careful.. Wow, sorry to hear about your ear. I'm lucky actually, no stitches and if he really wanted to Zero could have bitten my nose off. Thanks for the response
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Hi All,
Thanks again for all your responses. I totally look at this as a learning experience for us both. I know now not to disturb him when he's lying down or sleeping. I'm looking into obedience training and perhaps 1 - 2 days a week day care. I'm also going to exercise him more. Again, looking at this as a huge learning experience. The muzzle suggestions are great as well.
Time to look for a new coffee table
Thanks again for being there. I'll keep y'all up to date on his progress.
Zero's Daddy
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I don't mean to be insensitive, but before you place the blame on your hound, ask yourself whether something is going on at home, with you, that precipitated the action. Is there a problem with you that your hound is picking up on? Maybe your hound doesn't like sleeping on your bed and prefers the privacy of the couch? Maybe he doesn't like being disturbed and carried to your bed? Maybe he prefers to sleep alone? Hey, maybe, for whatever reasons, he doesn't like sleeping with you?
So, you lifted him off the couch and he bit you. Not necessarily unreasonable, and not necessarily his fault.
One of my hounds goes from the couch to the bed a couple of times during the night. When she comes to bed, she curls up next to me, like Velcro. And then, for whatever reasons, she will go to the couch, roach, and sleep on her back for hours at a time. I have never questioned this activity. Rather, I've considered how many times I'd just like to be alone in bed and stretch out, undisturbed. So, why should I question my hound's desire for the same?
You said it yourself in the first paragraph: "My fault I guess." Right! So why look to lay the blame on your hound when you already know it's probably something you did?
Obedience training? Muzzling him? Well, if it's not your hound's fault to begin with, wouldn't that only unnecessarily compound the problem?
If we first work on making ourselves the best people on the planet, our hounds will likely follow suit ... without instruction or obedience training.
I didn't blame it on the hound, I said "My fault I guess", at no time did I blame him
Ouch! I'm sorry you got bit. Been there, done that.
I would think that when you picked him up, one or a combination of the following happened: 1) You startled him 2) You accidentally hurt him or 3) He was defending his space. You've already discovered that picking him up while he's resting is a bad idea, but try not to approach him at all until you're sure that he's well and truly awake and cognizant. Many dogs, not just greyhounds, react badly when they're approached and/or handled while they're sleeping or resting. Imagine you were sleeping in your bed and all of a sudden someone grabbed you. You'd freak out, hit them in the face and then ask questions later. Maybe it was someone you loved and trusted and you feel bad for hitting them, but how were you supposed to know? Yes, it hurts as much emotionally as it does physically when your dog bites you, but try not to take it too personally. It truly sounds as if Zero didn't mean to hurt you. He was startled and acted on a reflex. If you feel that he was defending the couch, then he needs to stay off the couch until he learns who it belongs to, but that doesn't sound like what happened.
You might try confining him to one area of the house that's dog proofed when you leave so that he doesn't get into things he shouldn't. Muzzling him when you're not home will keep him from chewing cabinets, etc. This may be a silly question, but do you give him chewies or chew toys on a regular basis? Dogs love to chew, and if they aren't given something appropriate to chew on they'll find something inappropriate instead. Not only is this frustrating for you, but it can be dangerous for him.
I think it was a combination of he didn't want to get off the couch along with I twisted him the wrong way. I think more that I twisted him the wrong way.
Ouch! I'm sorry you got bit. Been there, done that.
I would think that when you picked him up, one or a combination of the following happened: 1) You startled him 2) You accidentally hurt him or 3) He was defending his space. You've already discovered that picking him up while he's resting is a bad idea, but try not to approach him at all until you're sure that he's well and truly awake and cognizant. Many dogs, not just greyhounds, react badly when they're approached and/or handled while they're sleeping or resting. Imagine you were sleeping in your bed and all of a sudden someone grabbed you. You'd freak out, hit them in the face and then ask questions later. Maybe it was someone you loved and trusted and you feel bad for hitting them, but how were you supposed to know? Yes, it hurts as much emotionally as it does physically when your dog bites you, but try not to take it too personally. It truly sounds as if Zero didn't mean to hurt you. He was startled and acted on a reflex. If you feel that he was defending the couch, then he needs to stay off the couch until he learns who it belongs to, but that doesn't sound like what happened.
You might try confining him to one area of the house that's dog proofed when you leave so that he doesn't get into things he shouldn't. Muzzling him when you're not home will keep him from chewing cabinets, etc. This may be a silly question, but do you give him chewies or chew toys on a regular basis? Dogs love to chew, and if they aren't given something appropriate to chew on they'll find something inappropriate instead. Not only is this frustrating for you, but it can be dangerous for him.
Yup, give him two different squeaky toys every morning before I go to work. Every day I swap them out with different ones. He has a Nylabone & I also clean out his Kong & put about 1 tbs natural peanut butter & a handful of food in there. I also leave the TV on as well. Thanks for your response
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Hi All,
My dog walker recommended I go to the emergency room because of dog bacteria, etc. Three hours later, all is good....well except how I look. I hope I don't get a scar. No stitches. I got a tetanus shot. Doc prescribed Clindamycin and some ointment to put on the wound. As stated before, I'm more mentally wounded than physical pain. Zero gave me a pretty good gash though. I will work with him on this though. A few things I learned. Don't physically manipulate Zero and keep my face away from his. Also, any strangers I will be certain to keep their faces away from his. I'll also work on getting him obedience training. I honestly thought I was doing a really good job over the past ten months raining him, but I'm afraid I babied him too much. Oh well, now we'll just have to work on making him the best doggie on the planet
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Absolutely, start muzzling him now when you leave.
I like Judy's idea about the food to get him to move but you may even want to limit his couch time.
If it was as simple as he was just not ready to get off of the couch or if he got spooked. Either way, he shouldn't be protective of the couch. Mine will all get off the couch or chair with a simple, "down". It took a while but I never grab a collar or nudge them. They move when I say to move. In the beginning it was with food and then later it was me just praising and calling them in a happy, sing song voice so they would be excited to get down. Each time I would always use the word "down" or "off". Good luck and I am sorry that you got bitten.
I honestly think I twisted him the wrong way or something when getting him off the couch. It all happened so quickly.
I'm sorry. I know it more than physically hurts when that happens. but Judy's suggestions are good ones. he needs a reliable command to get off the couch. teaching him with a treat is great. I did with Jilly and she absolutely knows it now for couches, my bed etc. With or without a treat. If there is still hesitation to get off, absolutely a leash and a happy voiced - let's go. Make all this happy even though I know you are not exactly feeling that way right now. And yess use your muzzle for when you are gone for now. It works.
It totally hurts more mentally. I'm so freaked out that it happened. He's been so mellow, sweet and docile up to this point. This was a complete surprise.
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Hi,
Zero's daddy here. I'm sitting here with a towel on my nose, typing with one hand. My fault I guess. Zero was chillin' on the couch, awake. I was trying to get him off the couch & carry him to my bed where he likes to sleep. I've said in past forums that he is so lazy sometimes that he just pours off the couch. I've picked him up off the couch before many times like this and he has never flinched. Well now he did in a split second and bit my nose. He broke the skin and I have a pretty bad cut on it, though with pressure the bleeding has stopped. Not great way to start the new year
So, it seems as though Zero's personality has changed quite a bit. As I said in my previous forum he's been pretty much an angel for the past nine months since I first got him. Never chewing anything, staying home 10 hours per day and no problems. As of this Thanksgiving he's chewed up my night guard (tat stops me from grinding my teeth at night), he's figured out how to get into my cabinets in the kitchen, got into my closet in the bathroom and ate a very small empty bottle of Gold Bond talcum powder. I since put baby locks on my cabinets this past week, but Zero has already chewed on one of the cabinet doors while I was out of the house.
So greyhound friends, how do I handle this? I guess #1, don't try to get him off the couch by picking him up anymore. To boot, after he bit me I fall backward onto my $300 coffee table, it tipped over and the glass shattered into a million pieces. Again, not a great way to start 2010.
Sincerely,
Tony
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Dremel works greyt!! Zero just lies on his side on the bed while I Dremel away at his nails
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LOL, that is so funny....I'm seriously laughing at these posts. They are very lazy creatures and it's as cute as heck.
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Hi All,
Zero's daddy here. Yup, Zero the recently very curious dog that loves to chew that I posted about earlier.
I'm home for the week, normally he's alone for ten hours a day. Now it's 12:45pm. We went for about a mile walk this morning, he came home, ate and crashed for a couple hours. We played with his squeaky toys for a few minutes and then he's crashed out on my bed again. Sometimes when he's sleeping on the couch, he's feeling particularly lazy and I want him to get off the couch, I almost have to pour him off. I'll slowly inch him off and he'll just pour onto the ground w/o standing. It's the funniest thing, but sheesh, that's lazy!!
Do greyhounds pretty much sleep most of the time? I know they do, but just wanted to hear it from y'all
Anyone else experiencing this? Zero is 5 & 1/2 years old.
Thanks,
aryon92
you get really, really frustrated with him.
I would baby gate him in a single room with the TV on. Bedroom, livingroom, den, whatever room he likes the most. Most pups feel safest in the bedroom. I would keep some Rescue Remedy in all water containers to help keep him content and muzzle in that single room to begin with to just break the habit of getting into stuff. If he does get the muzzle off and eats it... Won't be the first time any pup ate plastic! 
You can even go to the drug store and buy moleskin to line the part of his muzzle that goes over his nose. It's in the foot dept. 
Believe me, I know how you are feeling 
). We never figured out why she would do it, I'm guessing because she's bored. And she also got into MORE stuff the longer we had her, like Zero. It's very frustrating..... I hope the muzzle idea works ! 
there's NO way I could not kiss my sweet puppers -- I just am MUCH more careful.. 
If it was as simple as he was just not ready to get off of the couch or if he got spooked. Either way, he shouldn't be protective of the couch. Mine will all get off the couch or chair with a simple, "down". It took a while but I never grab a collar or nudge them. They move when I say to move. In the beginning it was with food and then later it was me just praising and calling them in a happy, sing song voice so they would be excited to get down. Each time I would always use the word "down" or "off". 
Zero And Snapping
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Hi All,
Zero's daddy here. I have a few questions about greyhounds and snapping at things. So far I've had a few incidents.
1.) 01/01/10: Zero bit my nose. My fault. I was trying to pick him up off my love sleep just after he woke up, he slipped off the love seat, twisted, snapped and got my nose. Again, totally my fault. "let sleeping dogs lie"
2.) A month or so ago Zero snapped at a cats face. He's seen cats before, but I wasn't sure if he was cat friendly or not. An older female friend of mine who has cats was sitting her porch with her cat in her lap. On our walk Zero and I stopped her house. She let Zero get close to the cat. Zero and the cat sniffed each other a few times and that was about it. All was relaxed, Zero and the cat seemed comfrtable around each other. After about ten minutes of no issues, Zero looked at the cat, snapped and got the cats face, but did not draw blood. I pulled Zero back and said "no!" and that was that.
3.) This morning Zero and I were on our walk and we saw a neighborhood lab mix (Nash) and his human on their walk. Zero has known Nash since he was a puppy. Nash was on a leash as well. The thing about Nash is he's now almost a year old, but still has a lot of puppy left in him. Anytime Nash meets Zero he just jumps all over him, licks his face and goes overboard as far as saying "hello" to Zero, while Zero just stands there and "takes it", being the mellow greyhound that he is. Well, today Zero snapped at Nash. Nash yelped and his owned backed him off.
I'm just concerned with Zero around kids. So far Zero has been wonderful with kids. I don't have any, but my friends have kids and occasionally we meet up with kids on our walks. Zero is SO fast when he snaps that it's hard to anticipate anything. He's quicker than you can blink your eye.
Does anyone else have experience with greyhounds that snap? I know all dogs do, it just seems that Zero is a little more prone to than what I'm used to.
Thanks,
Zero's Daddy