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Hoping Missile has been able to enjoy scrambled eggs and other yummy soft foods today.
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Just to add my experiences to the list: I worked a lot with my first two greyhounds and they both learned sit, down, come, stay, twirl (turn around on rug when coming in from outside to help reduce muddy pawprints), move, out (of the kitchen or dining room), left (walk on my left), and different walk speeds, for when I was jogging or if it was okay to just mosey. I've probably forgotten some other cues.
I've gotten lazy with the more recent dogs, but everybody still knows come, down, stay, move, left, and out. They know not to jump up on people. Everybody has learned to accept nail cutting and ear cleaning. All have learned to use the dog door, except Scout, who refused to go out the door. Everybody knows not to counter surf right in front of me, although I've never been successful in completely banning it.
I use almost all positive reinforcement. Eve, my first grey, also needed neck-scruffing on a very few occasions(recommended by Kathleen Gilley of the Dancing Greyhounds fame -- no physical harm, just a reminder of who's boss) to reinforce acceptance of nail trimming and no counter surfing. Scout could also be extremely stubborn, but the other three have been eager to please. I should be doing more work with Romie -- he's very smart, learns from just one "no," and would probably enjoy more attention and work.
Most retired racing greys come with some basic manners, and it's easy to expand on that. You'll enjoy working with your greyhound and having the best behaved dog around.
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Greyt update. Sterling -- have fun adding the rest of that weight back on.
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I don't know about OxyFresh, but our vet tells me that to be effective, brushing has to be at least every other day and more often than that is better.
Might you and Italy be up for raw meaty bones?
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Good on the no cancer!!!!
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Glad to see things look hopeful. Keep eatin' and stop squirtin', Cougs!
Tara, for your non-cooking pleasure, I will just add that deli-sliced chicken or turkey has often been snarfed up by otherwise non-eating animals in this house. I don't know what it is about the deli chicken/turkey -- maybe because it's saltier? Or more expensive?
VWBuggin -- I'm not an expert, but I would really hesitate to give a dog with diarrhea the fat balls. I've always skimmed the fat off any cooking (chicken and rice, beef and pasta) I've done for dogs with digestive upset.
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The positive reinforcement methods above worked well with my first grey. I gave her a biscuit when she got in the car (it seemed counter-intuitive to give a dog who gakked up in the car a biscuit, but it worked!) and we took very short drives to fun places, like parks for walks and friends's houses, where she was made much over.
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Sending hugs and cyberPringles.
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for Wilbur and you.
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Never got growled at, but maybe that was because I'm slow compared to these dogs and it was often "cleaned up" before I could get there with the paper towels.
I had a cat who was a frequent puker, and the instant Eve the ChowGreyhound heard that first heave, she'd race to the cat and position her muzzle under the puking cat's mouth. Stuff never hit the floor. We called it "in-flight refueling."
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No advice or experience to offer, so sending big hugs to you and Wilbur.
Just brainstorming -- crate or babygate at night to keep him quieter? Move table further away from his favorite spot, or would that mean he'd just have to find a new favorite spot? Good news on the edema going down, even if some went down on your floor. Let us know what the vet says about the leaking stitch. And best wishes for more rest for you.
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My Baz (Hoss's Herbie) was not quite 32" at the shoulder and raced at 87 lbs. He was injured and retired after just a few races. He had recurrent orthopedic problems and I wonder if they were related to his build. He had a gorgeous face, but his body looked like he was put together with TinkerToys. I forget how long he was, but when he was walking by you it felt like you were being passed by a super tanker.
Romie (Prime Force) and Nutmeg (Win Carole Win) are almost identical in size, about 26" at shoulder and 65-70 lbs. But Romie looks stalwart and solid (for a greyhound), while Nutmeg looks dainty and fine-boned. So I think frame has something to do with perceived size, as well as height and weight.
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Welcome, and I hope your waiting time goes by quickly.
Only one of my greys has been a big baby-face licker; she was smart enough to figure out that sometimes she could pick up an extra snack that way.
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What a stunning red fawn! And those ears!
Welcome from Nutmeg and Romie (whose name rhymes with Homey). What's been your biggest challenge so far?
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Hello to you and Talley. How did you hook up with her?
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both Dutch and Katie! Dutch looks like he's already very happy in his new home.
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Arthur is gorgeous! Have your cats got him trained yet? Sophiecat, who died at age 18 last year, made sure all the greyhounds in this house knew who was boss.
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Welcome, Chai! Our human says she likes your name because she drinks lots and lots of the stuff. We stick to plain water, ourselves.
You've already gone through House 101 as a foster, so in a few weeks or so you'll have trained your humans in how they should cater to your every whim keep you happy and healthy. A comfy bed in front of a fireplace is a very promising start -- sounds like you have good raw material there.
One thing you may want to practice on is your "long face." Humans tend to translate that as the dog needs: 1) a cookie; 2) some loving and petting; or 3) another greyhound to keep you company. Sometimes all of the above!
Again, welcome, and let us know when you have any questions. Wags, Nutmeg and Romie
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Sending best wishes.
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A vet dermatologist recommended it for my dear Baz some years ago. Baz was being seen for a separate skin problem. I did some research; as I remember, statistics showed that melatonin helps about 1/3 of dogs regrow some fur to varying degrees. Baz was in the other 2/3. (We need a bald butt emoticon here.) I don't remember the dosage. I tried it on him because it seemed like a "can't hurt, might help" scenario.
Baz didn't show any calming or sedating effects from it, but other medications often didn't have the expected results with him, either.
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Sending extra cuddles from us to your sweet boy.
for Wilbur and you.
both Dutch and Katie! Dutch looks like he's already very happy in his new home.
Bailey Will Be Having Surgery Next Week
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No knowledge about Amicar issues -- just so glad she's home and sending lots and lots of good wishes and hugs.