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It still continues to bleed and ooze like that after two weeks. Does that sound normal?

Wolf tore his dew claw recently. Took him to the vet who tore the rest of the nail out, until just the quick was exposed. She wrapped it and suggested keeping it wrapped for about a week or so. I followed those instructions, but every time I try to take the bandage off, it starts bleeding all over the place (not a gusher, just streaks of blood on the floor and on the dog beds. It's enough that I wrap it again. It sure seems to hurt him, but he lets me put his foot in the bucket and do an epsom salt soak every couple or days. But I can't even tell if it's getting better or worse. If anyone can take look at these pics and explain to me what I should be looking for... This is what it looks like when I change the bandage. Still a lot of blood and drainage. Doesn't appear hot or pus-filled. At what point do I give up on this song and dance and get the dew claw removed?

I'm not gonna belabor the point, but a martingale with a half-check chain isn't a punishment collar. Maybe I didn't explain that correctly. They do not tighten up any more than a regular martingale. I've actually sold martingale-chain collars to greyhound adoption groups on wholesale (that's what they like to use for hounds right off the track who don't have leash manners yet). Maybe CollarTown or Dog Collars by Design or Dogs By the Bay can back me up if they see this.

Agreed. The same can be said for regular martingales too. One of my friend's greyhounds pulled the jump ring from her tags through a toe because she got it stuck while scratching her neck. Flukey things can happen at anytime with any type of collar.

I make collars with both, it just depends on the dog's behavior on leash. The half check chains on martingales are very nice for heavy pullers. It makes the collar more durable. With a fabric control loop, the continued friction of the fabric against metal when a dog is pulling heavily causes the fabric to twist and tear. There's nothing uncomfortable about the chains, by the way. Truman wears them from time to time. ETA, a regular choke chain and a martingale with a half check chain are different, if I didn't make that clear. Here's a side by side- the chain only closes up to a certain point.

Awww! You guys are the BEST.

A few more cute buckle collars for sale. As for sighthounds go, these can be used as tag collars (in the house, in addition to a harness or martingale). For all other breeds, they're durable with stainless steel buckles and hardware and perfect for walking on leash. $15 a piece, free shipping on two or more. PM me for details.

I'm so glad he's doing well at this stage in the game.

Sorry! That was literally the first one to go.

Hey all! I have some pre-made greyhound-sized collars I'm trying to unload. Free shipping on two or more. Any interest? First pic is 1.5" width, second pic are all 2".

I am so sorry for your loss. He looked like a sweetheart.

Thanks, everyone. JB was a dear friend of ours. He was the sweetest greyhound, not a mean or snarky bone in his body. I asked Henry to meet him on the other side.

Posting for Rachel and Matt, for their boy, James. Our sweet boy got his angel wings this morning. We helped him cross the rainbow bridge where he can run free and chase all the birds and butterflies he pleases. He was perfect, the absolute best dog. He was loved by many and we were lucky to have some of his closest friends with us when he passed. To say we will miss him is an understatement. Until we meet again, my love...

Thanks... That's pretty much what they told her. An ultrasound was suggested, but is cost prohibitive and probably won't change treatment. They feel he's in late stages (coughing, throwing up what little food he manages to eat), so it's most likely going to be pain management and palliative care.

Already forwarded to Dr. Couto. Can anyone with experience looking at rads help interpret these? The vet who took them suspects cancer (tumor in the abdomen, mets in lungs). Just trying to figure out how bad, and exactly what we're looking at.

Hahahaha! I forgot about that! He was growling at everyone, so we put a sign up to let people know about his grumpiness.

I have one, Truman, who is not comfortable being physically restrained. He freaks out and has to be muzzled at the vet's office for routine things (nail trims, blood draws, whatever). Even when I'm petting him, and my hand lingers a little too long in the same spot, he'll jolt up and growl. He's also very leash reactive with other dogs. If I'm doing something he doesn't like, he'll sometimes redirect his aggression to me or our other dog. I have NO idea what causes it. We've had him since 16 weeks old, and if I'm remembering correctly, he's done these things since adolescence. It started at about 6 months old, then got worse between 9-12 months. I can confidently say that my husband and I have tried every positive training technique to desensitize this behavior, but have no had much success. Like you said, it's mostly about managing the triggers so that he doesn't go over-threshold. We call them his "hang-ups." No touching his belly when he's laying down, no resting hands on his belly, no face-to-face dog interactions, no dog parks. He takes 40 mg of Prozac a day too, otherwise, he turns into a real brat (his alter ego, "Trumie Mean Face"). If you find any research-backed information, I'd love to know more about it!

Yep, this happened to Truman once after a heavy run on a hot day. It was like his legs turned to jelly, and he started walking drunkenly. As soon as we got him cooled down and rehydrated, he was fine.

Agree with everything that's already been said! Whether or not you decide a dog park is appropriate in the future, it is never a good idea to bring a leashed dog into an area where all the others are off-leash. Doing that has the propensity to create severe anxiety in the dog with the restriction. It also changes the group dynamic, as other dogs pick up on the one with the 'disadvantage' and try to bully him. The leashed dog feels trapped, unable to escape, and 'fight or flight' kicks in. It can escalate quickly, and a normally sweet, passive dog may channel that anxiety into aggression (either toward the other dogs or the thing nearest by- you). Ideally, in a group situation, leashes/muzzles are all or nothing (meaning, all the dogs have them, or they all don't).

Make sure that your trainer has some type of professional certification, preferably through APDT (American Pet Dog Trainers), AABP (Association of Animal Behavior Professionals), or CCPDT (Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers). And make sure they do positive and rewards-based training techniques. There are LOADS of crackpots out there claiming to be "trainers," with little to no professional affiliation to back it up. If you hear the words "alpha" or "dominance," run the other way.

First, completely forget anything you've ever heard about "dominance" and "submissiveness" and "alpha dog" and going through doors first and what it may or may not mean when a dog makes eye contact, shows their belly, or turns their back. Just let them go. These training styles are antiquated and completely unsupported by dog behavior science. Cesar Millan type training methods are NOT approved by any type of accredited organization and are very much discouraged by APDT (American Pet Dog Trainers) and the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior. Here's a great article that will help with that. Second, relax. Your dog is brand new. She's never had the rules and boundaries you're expecting of her. She doesn't speak the same language as you. I'm certain some other people here will chime in with specific techniques, but what your dealing with is a very common/normal resource guarding response of a dog who is not used to sharing sleeping space. What she needs more than anything is time and a reliable "off" command. Try not to read into it any more than that.

I experienced the same thing with Henry when he was going through chemo. We used a food topper to enhance the smell and taste of his regular kibble. It's called "bullyflakes" made by Barkworthies. You can get it through Amazon for about $13.

Truman got Valium the last few times he had injuries that required restricted activity. Had to do it. He's too high strung and crazy, and it was not possible to monitor/crate him while we were at work, up to 16 hours a day. Worked just as it was intended- I have no regrets about giving it to him.

http://forum.greytalk.com/index.php/topic/317307-dog-door-training-tips-that-actually-work/

Going back for new x-rays on Wednesday (Truman has to be sedated this time). But it's been three weeks, and the foot is starting to get more and more swollen. Any ideas what could be going on?