Sambuca
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We both still need tons of work! But, we have fun.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YiOZ-exHnHU
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=y3JewmTv6bc&feature=c4-feed-u
He HATES the catwalk!! He's fine, but decided to take 10 years off my life by doing this:
http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=c4-feed-u&v=qXvRL4L2Er8
He limped for a couple minutes but walked it off. They're tougher than they look.
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I'd love to do the same thing, but have no idea how and don't want to spend the money. I would probably call in some friends to help because I am so clueless.
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Please only use a muzzle when all dogs are muzzled. If the dogs are running only use the kennel muzzle (the hard plastic muzzle) because they can still pant, vomit and drink with it on. A nylon muzzle would prevent all of that and be extremely dangerous. Dogs main way of cooling off is by panting. The kennel muzzle should almost be touching the tip of their nose when adjusted properly.
As for the nipping, greyhounds can get competitive plus she's a puppy. It sounds like the dog park isn't ideal for her. (And I'm not anti dog park, but it's not the right place for all dogs.)
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She's comfortable now.
More excerise! A tired dog is a happy dog! Also, have chew toys around so she has appropriate options. Have you tried obedience classes? They can also help.
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http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=c4-feed-u&v=Y4V7uPg2kqo
From agility class tonight. We're pretty bad, but we have fun.
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Bu does that when he wants his butt pet. If I stop, he does it again. I have it on command "do you want to dance" and he'll run over and body slam me for pets. If I pet him just right, he dances while I'm petting him.
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Are they in the room with you? If not, that will probably help.
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When this happens here, the toy disappears immediately. They learn that if I'm grumpy about it, I don't get it either. Bu can resource guard around other dogs, but not me. Thankfully he growls, then runs and grabs the toy and runs away.
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The first time Bu went through a tunnel, he stopped halfway and took a nap. We had to collapse the tunnel to get him out.
He crouches through. He recently tried to back in after he was almost out. He couldn't quite do it, but it was funny to see him try.
Sailor won't get within a foot of a tunnel, squished or spread out. I wanted to do agility with him, but he's afraid of the tunnel, the weave poles are too close together for him to walk through (at 24" apart), all ramps and platforms are not happening. I can't imagine his reaction to the teeter. I think he'd have a heart attack.
Every dog likes different things more than others. You just need to keep happy and find what works for your dog.
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Sounds workable to me, but the people working with the dog also need to know what they're doing. Can you try fostering the dog to see how it does?
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Bring him to the vet. Cat scratches and bites are prone to infection.
Outside animals and inside animals are different situations.
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http://wildewmn.wordpress.com/2013/10/22/why-growling-is-good/
Show this article to your dad. It may help.
Even when he's not growling, work in the issues. It's actually probably easier to work on when he's not growling. Lots of positive interactions will help. It sounds like you're on the right path.
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No advice, just good thoughts for you and Sailor.
Thank you.
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His thyroid panel and urine test came back normal.
I'm making a new bed and bumpers for his crate in case things escalate. It will all be easily washable and comfy.
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I stay calm during them. If he senses me being over emotional, he melts down on a good day, so I'm always careful with my emotions around him.
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I did start a journal. We're hoping that it was due to exposure to something (although I have no idea what!) and that these were his last. Since these are focal seizures and he's completely alert and responsive through them, we aren't too worried yet, but both dogs are muzzled when I'm gone and I'm going to work on crate training again in case they turn into more serious seizures. The second seizure happened during his morning breakfast excitement and didn't even slow him down. I don't think he has any idea anything is happening. Bu at this point sleeps or ignores them, so that's a good thing.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EheAOocKpbA
There's the video of the first one. You can see him responding to me and the cat. You can also see Bu sleeping away in the background.
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That's exactly why I asked for a good source.
Thank you!! I just emailed this off.
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Thursday night we were hanging out and I look at Sailor in his bed and he looks like a bobble head. He was alert and responsive. My first thought was seizure. I call my vet (at home since it was 9:30) and ask if I need to go to the evet. He said no unless he has a few more, but to bring him in for bloodwork in the AM. At breakfast time on Friday, Sailor was doing his normal running around getting in the way begging routine when he had another one. I brought him to the vet who watched the video I took of the first one and confirmed focal seizures. The bloodwork came back today. Bun levels were a tiny high, she's not concerned , but wants to keep an eye on it and test again in 6-12 months. His creatin was a tiny high, she's not worried, but wants to do a urine test just in case. His thyroid was a bit low .7 I think, so she's running a panel to check. She's not aware of greyhound levels, so if anyone can post a source to send her, that would be great. The other vet in the office does know greyhounds better, but I do like this one as well. Sailor doesn't seem to realize anything is wrong. I am definitely worse off than him right now. Any advice would be great. Thanks!
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If he loves the bed, I'd get a crib mattress and put similar comforters on it and start getting him used to that and move it where you want it.
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I have a dog that won't let me leave his sight in the house. He does not like if he's locked away from me while I'm home, but is fine if I leave the house. What happens when they leave the dog completely home alone?
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If the classes are in different spots or have different teaching methods it may be confusing to go back and forth. I'd wait until the class is over.
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I'll start with the puppy issue. Puppies are annoying brats
and there's a decent chance he was just trying to discipline it. Find older, calmer dogs and see how he does. Try getting something to help with traction on the stairs. Put a leash and collar on him. Get him to walk up as far as he will, get behind him holding the leash so he can't turn either way, put your knee in his crotch, and lift/push gently. That's what's worked for me since I live alone and have joint issues.
He will get more cuddly as time goes on. Let sleeping dogs lie. Throw treats at him from across the room while he's laying down. It will start him understanding good things happen when he's bothered.
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My dogs typically only go out 3 times a day and do fine. But, if there's been a big change I take them out 4-5+ times a day. Change can include having a foster or boarding dog over, going on vacation, going to someone's house for a play date, or even if I just have someone over for dinner. Change can be stressful to dogs and often when they're stressed they need to go out more. I'd rather take them out an extra time or two and set them up for success than for them to have an accident.
and there's a decent chance he was just trying to discipline it. Find older, calmer dogs and see how he does.
Anybody Else's Pooch Have A Bald Neck?
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Bu has a bald neck. It's not from his collar. He's just bald.