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I'm so sorry for your loss. He was such a strong boy.

Unfortunately, the eyebrows are one of the very few places I've found that nothing but an e collar can protect. I'm also very against using e collars on greyhounds, but they can get at it with all 4 feet. Muzzles and snoods can't protect the area.

I've used these as training treats.

I've done that for a meal or 2, but Bu eats over 6 cups of food a day and Sailor 4 cups. I don't have enough leftovers to feed them and can't afford to buy my food for them for long. They do get lots of my leftovers as treats though and people are always surprised. They got yellow squash yesterday. We were at my moms last week and she have them some roasted potato and she was surprised when I gave them the green beams as well. Generally I believe anything non poisonous is fine in moderation.

If you're muzzling him, please muzzle everyone. If he starts a fight one of the other dogs could easily hurt him very badly if he's muzzled and they are not.

Smear some peanut butter inside the muzzle right below where his nose rests. Do this over and over. At first just keep it on while he's licking the peanut butter and slowly increase the time he's wearing it.

Is she having accidents? How often are you trying to take her out a day? One of mine prefers to go out only 2-3 times a day. Sometimes I have to put his leash and collar on him and gently drag him out of bed that way.

I didn't think you were. The collar can be used in a few ways. Aversive, positive, but also kind neutral. if you're using it kind of neutral, the dog may not understand it as well and I would imagine it can end being a little aversive if the dog is confused.

I'd cut back to 5 cups a day and see how it goes for a month or so, then cut to 4 if necessary. There's no need for him to lose the weight very quickly. Plus, once he starts losing you don't want him to get too thin. I actually think he looks pretty good in the picture from when you first adopted him.

I would definitely use the vibration collar as something positive. I would personally use it instead of the come command and when he came to me he'd get a treat or a rub down. Something positive. So, it's similar how you would use it.

There are vibration collars that may work. They're similar to shock collars, but instead of a shock, they vibrate. That may or may not distract him enough to listen. Make sure not to use a shock collar!!!!

I agree, if he's trying, there's a problem and I'd bring him in. If he weren't trying, I'd say give him some more time and access to fresh water.

You may never be able to get over this since it sounds like sniff in is too big a reward for him. While I do believe that some greyhounds are fine off leash, it doesn't sound like yours is in this situation. Is there a problem with him being on leash?

Train her to bark on command, then train her to be quiet in command. That's generally what I've heard trainers say when dogs bark too much. Unfortunately I've never done it so I can't tell you the best way to go about it. I did teach Bu to bark a bit on command. He only does it when he's in the mood though. I used a clicker and when he barked I clicked and treated. I added the command in after he seemed to get it and now when he's in a mood I ask "are you a brat?" And he barks or talks to me. Maybe work on some clicker training with her and when she knows a few things ask her to do them while you're walking in the house. Maybe it will distract her. Make sure to reward her.

You can spread the food in a muffin tin or put a kong in the dish to slow him down. I would use small pieces until he slows down a bit. If you want to do turkey necks, I've heard of people holding onto one end while the dog chews it so that they can't swallow it whole. Adding ice to his water should slow him down a bit.

If they're his toys, let him play. He's still young and it will help with his energy. If he takes something that's not his, trade it for something acceptable.

It's possible it's a seizure. I guess he could be sleepwalking, but I'm not sure I've heard of it in dogs before. How long after he's eaten does this happen? Could you get a video? It's probably a good idea to bring him into the vet for some blood work.

I'm so sorry.

Every dog is different. Some never become very cuddly. You'll just have to wait and see. Overall I don't find greyhounds as overtly affectionate as most dogs. I kind of like their independence. But then I'm a dog walker and get harassed by dogs all day so it's nice having my calm boys not hanging all over me when I get home. They both have their cuddly moments though.

Yup. It seems to make him more interested in coming down. I can't leave the gate open because there's stuff he and the cats can get into unsupervised. Plus, the stairs are wooden at the moment and he doesn't like them, but will do them if encouraged. He also gets in the way of the work men down there, who is really like to actually get work done!!

A few months ago I had a pipe burst in my basement. We lived at my moms for 2 months while it was getting cleaned up, so The dogs didn't see the workmen going down there. I've had a few contractors out to get estimates and a couple other workmen. When I'm down there with the workmen Bu goes a little nuts. He whines and runs around a bunch. He's excited and happy, not upset. He's worse when I'm down there, but still hyper aware when someone is down there without me. He really wants to join us down there. Before this, it was probably 2-3 years since he was down there, so it's not like it's his usual hang out. I'm planning on having the dogs stay at my mom while the contractors are redoing the basement, but he'll probably be around while some stuff is happening down there and I'd like him to deal with it and ignore what's going on. He generally has no SA, he'll take naps and hang out on different floors or in different rooms than I do with no problem. How can I get him to adjust to this?

Poor guy. I find that if Sailor isn't feeling well, he completely forgets that he's supposed to tell me when he needs to go out. It's aggravating, but i learn to keep a much closer eye on him when things are off.

4 ribs sounds healthy to me. It's not uncommon for dogs to lose some weight coming off the track because they're losing muscle tone. To me he sounds totally healthy and it sounds like he's eating what he needs. It sounds like your vet agrees. If he started losing tons of weight or had other health issues, then I'd be concerned. The more you try to entice him, the more he's going to refuse his kibble. Why should he eat kibble if he knows that not eating will get him better food?

I like capturing for sit and down. As he's about to lie down he'll put his butt down first. Use the clicker as his butt is going towards the floor. This should teach sit. Same for laying down, click when his chest is about to touch the floor. For stairs I put the dogs on leash. I stand behind them and put my knee in their crotch. I use the leash to prevent them from turning. Every time I take a step up, I lift them up a step or 2 with my knee. Going down, I go down first. I grab the collar and put their head in my butt and start walking. I pretty much drag them down. Me being in front keeps them from going to fast, stops them from falling/slipping, and from getting overwhelmed because they can't see the whole flight. Every foster I've had has learned to do it on their own within 2-3 days.

I wouldn't adopt the dog to them. I agree the existing dog should enjoy his life. And even with tons of training, it may not be effective or there may be setbacks. It doesn't sound like a safe, happy environment. Not to be morbid, but tell them to wait for their senior to pass. Let his remaining time here be peaceful.