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I am on the "Do not Adopt" list, because I choose to let Bella off leash. However, I'm not too worried...Bella's racing owner has told me when the day comes that I want another, just to drive on down and adopt one, she lets her brood momma's off leash, un-enclosed areas And I'm sure there are many racing owners on here, that as well have no issue with being off leash and would gladly adopt to me. Oh and Krissy, you have the blue slip fyi, you are the legal owner. One of the biggest factors when I decided to train recall MUCH harder with Bella and let her off leash, was when Whitewaves greyhound puppy passed away. I decided that day that life was too short. I know the risks, I also live life dangerously and have a heck of a fun time doing so. Bella is taught the same.

Welcome Kathie! I'm just over the river away from you, near Windsor, ON

Good to see she is back to herself

Another tip, dress for off leash: Reflective collar, with a battery powered light, and bright scarf around the neck...just in case they get lost, they can be found easier this way, imo.

OH another training tool I used, I use to hide on Bella. The first time I did it was in a huge fenced dog park, I just hid on her when she wasn't looking...and when she noticed I was gone, she ran around looking for me. I think this helps because after that she would look to see where I was every couple of minutes, making sure I was still there.

After training recall for more than a year, in every possible fenced in place. Then I took her to a park where it's deep forest on one side, and lake on the other...she could only go forwards or backwards. I was nervous, but knew that she would come when called. Now that I've moved, there aren't many safe places...I only hiked with her in the winter, early mornings when no one else was out. Practice, practice and practice that recall with HIGH value treats, and consider the locations, those are key.

Welcome to Greytalk! She looks like a doll! Sharing with a kitty

Congrats! Welcome to GT!

That's so true, Bella has done this about 4 times in the past 3 years. I wouldn't worry about it, keep an eye on him to see if it happens again.

My bf, he's a paramedic

Welcome to Greytalk!

Np, now we want greyhound pics!

It works! I can see it

I'm very sorry to hear, what a beautiful tribute video. May I ask what her racing name was?

I tied Bella up once, 3 ft leash to a fence while we had a crazy bbq party during the day (kids running around), and she chewed through the leash within 3ish minutes. I dunno, I say no. Unless you are 100% watching her like a hawk.

I'm very sorry Trudy and Jeff, you DID indeed give her a great home.

Good thoughts for Murphy! Keep us posted please.

Sending good thoughts!

Happy Birthday Shelby, hope you are having a greyt romp at the bridge.

Congrats! He's gorgeous, and a bonus that he's well behaved. Fyi, the adoption pictures are from Zombrie, she's a member of greytalk as well

Welcome back!

Waterloo Area Grey Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/56777242529/

Hot Rod...I'm saying right now "will not cry, will not cry!!". You are missed so much