Sambuca

I forgot to add, touch also helped Sailor overcome his fear of people. He used to cower behind me in public. Hes food motivated, so after he learned touch I would have strangers ask for it and he'd get goodies. Now, in public, he sneaks up to strangers, touches their hands and looks at me for a treat. He still isn't a fan of being pet by strangers (neither am I, so I don't blame him), but hes not a nervous wreck anymore and has much more confidence.

I taught Bu to "dance" he comes and slams his butt into you so that you can pet his butt. When his butt is pet right, he does this cute dance. He barks when I ask if hes a brat. At the vet or groomer, I tell him "up" and he gets on the table himself (and loves the attention he gets when up there).

Touch can help the dog focus. It can also get the dog to move. If its in your way, you ask for a touch and put the hand so that when the dog touches it, hes out of the way. It can also help with leash manners and heel.

From your past posts, I wonder if shes resource guarding Mason. If possible, walk with someone else and when she reacts, separate her and Mason. When shes calm again, bring Mason back. If that works, keep doing that, she'll eventually learn that her "treasure" disappears whenever shes barking.

Some basic stuff is probably a good idea, but otherwise its personal preference. I'm coming to realize that Bu knows a ton of stuff because hes really smart and I'm consistent with what I say to him. For example, when I go upstairs I'll say "Bu, upstairs". Bu would naturally follow do he eventually learned it as a command just by hearing it constantly. Now if hes annoying me I tell him to go upstairs and he'll go up without me. He also knows u-turn because whenever we turn around on a walk I say it. One day at an off leash park he decided to go home with someone else and wouldn't listen to "come". For some reason I yelled "u-turn" and he immediately turned around and came to me. Sailor, on the other hand, its very pretty.

I take obedience classes with my boys. I started with Sailor for his confidence. It has really helped. All dogs can lay down, it may just take longer to learn. You and the teacher both need patience. As for sitting, most can do that as well. Bu can't, but thats because he had a hip injury and it seems painful to him. Sailor sits. It seems awkward for him so I don't ask him to stay in a sit. I did have Sailor for 1.5 years before we went to our first class, but that was probably best for him as he was a mess at first.

Almost every grey I know the history of, has come with AT LEAST one type of worm. Round worms are one of the easiest to get rid of.

Thats awesome. I'm glad you and he are communicating better. Sometimes it's good when we make mistakes because fixing it makes great bonding for you and your pup. Maybe thats why my pups and I are so close.

Devils advocate here: are you sure thats why he threw up? It could just be a coincidence. I've seen many dogs throw up for no apparent reason. It didn't happen often, but it does happen.

I'm a pet sitter and a clients pit bill recently growled at me while putting on her coat. I know this dog well and we trust each other. I had no problem with that particular growl because she has tons of tumors that are getting big and I'm sure the coat hurt her. Since I was basically hugging her to get the coat on, I really couldn't see most of her body language. The growl was short and non threatening and her way of saying that I was hurting her. Her owner was horrified that she had growled at me, but I explained that it was her way of communicating. I wasn't at all mad at her. I feel bad I hurt her. If a dog were to growl to start getting it's way, it would be a problem for me, but as a way of communicating fear, pain or discomfort a growl can be acceptable, especially in a new situation or if the dog has an injury or medical problem.

I agree with the other posts. I also recommend going to obedience class. I prefer clicker training/positive reinforcement. It will strengthen your bond, teach him some manners and help teach both of you to communicate with each other better.

If everyone is on leash, you don't need the muzzles, but they can't hurt. Don't worry so much, the dogs pick up on that. Honestly, if it were me and all your dogs are really good with other dogs and you are supervising, I'd muzzle the 2 new guys and just let them integrate minus the pom. Especially since they've been in the same house for 24 hours. But walking them together is good too.

Try cutting a couple in half first. Once she can smell and taste it better, she may like it. After that she will recognize it and eat it whole. I had to do that with clementines at first, now they love them.

Bu loves it all. Wine, beer, rum and juice, vodka and red bull. Somewhere I have a picture of him trying to get the last drops from am empty Mikes bottle. Even funnier since his racing name was Mike Needs Gas.

I can't really blame him since I named him Sambuca.

I would be much more concerned with the oil than the chocolate. My grey is a booze hound. If he can reach it, he will drink it.

I don't know about my dogs, but sorbitol and all artificial sweeteners make me sick. 1 piece of sugar free gum and I'm out of commission for hours or even days. Upset stomach, naseau headaches, the works. I wouldn't be surprised if it's doing this. Another suggestion, have you tried eliminating chicken from her diet?

I make no sew fleece blankets and use those in the crate. Easy to wash and easy to repair if ripped. Best of all, the dogs love them even when just thrown on the floor so they are multi use. Don't bother with expensive or beds that are hard to wash things in the crate, you will regret it.

Do you crate him when you're not home? Do you take them outside? Attach him to you and if he shows any signs of needing to go out, bring him out. Signs include pacing, circling, sniffing intently. If you can't watch him, crate him.

Old Navy sells boys sized boxers. The small works fine. You can also use a rubber band around done of the excess waist fabric of done that are too big.

I'm a dog walker. I don't know anyone in your area, but I would ask your vet. Thats where I get most of my references. As for being greyhound savvy, I don't agree. As long as they are dog savvy, listen well, are careful and are willing to put the bootss on, you should be fine. Greyhounds are special, but they are still dogs. I foster greys and I have yet to encounter any issues that other breeds don't have except the really thin skin and corns. Plus, you don't get grey experience until you deal with them.

In using a European style leather leash with a Great Dane foster I got today. If I'm not careful, hes going to take me down. Granted hes much much larger than a greyhound, but I don't really have an option since my shoulders are bad and this 130# monster goes where he wants to go.

I'm so sorry about Hero.

I agree that mistakes happen, but generally adopters are informed of any prior medical info. Tbds are becoming pretty common in the dogs coming into care. The vet I use for my fosters have started running a test on the greys we bring in before surgery to test their blood clotting because of tbds. This is because we've had a few come in with clotting issues and after being treated for tbds they were fine.

When you're behind him using your thighs, I put a leash on the dog and prevent him from turning around using the leash. Poor guy.