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Advantage Multi doesn't protect against ticks. It's also not safe to use if you have cats in your household, as it can be very toxic to them. The most comprehensive flea, tick, heartworm prevention recommended to me by three different vets is Heartguard and Frontline Plus.

If you decide to go to the dog park, NEVER leave him on leash while other dogs are off leash. It immediately puts them in a vulnerable position and makes them a target.

I had the same experience. Henry was really easy to train- he went right through all his classes and passed the CGC/TDI test with no problem. Truman is in his fourth class, and he still has A LOT of things to work on. I'm not sure it has anything to do with being eager to please- I think some of them just take a longer time and learn in different ways. ETA... much like people!!

Those big bat ears!! Spriet is just the cutest.

Thanks for the hot tip! You can get knee here bones for $1 each. They even make an economy size with 50 bones!

Just wanted to add my 2 cents on this topic. I take both of my dogs to dog parks all the time, not just for exercise, but for socialization. I love dog parks; however, there are a few things that I recommend before letting your guy off leash. Number one is prey drive and his manners around small dogs. If possible, find a park that is separated into designated areas for large and small dogs. If there is any chance that he may not be safe with a small dog, I would definitely muzzle. I also recommend muzzling if there are three or more greyhounds running together, as some can be competitive and nip). Valerie is correct, and my general rule about muzzles is that either every dog is muzzled or none at all. However, for greys who are higher prey, muzzles are a necessity. Try to do as much research as you can to find the right dog park- I've found a few websites that review dog parks and people are generally not afraid to comment. I've probably been to about a dozen different ones over the past few years- some where owners are careful and observant, some that are just a free for all and the owners are sitting there reading the newspaper. Find a park where the owners are generally responsible and watchful. Also, follow the "dog park etiquette" by letting him into the park in the proper way, never leaving him leashed in a group of unleashed dogs, and not allowing him to bully another dog (or vice versa). Constantly have your dog in your sights. A lot of people get scared and nervous on the topic of dog parks (Will they get hurt? Will they not get along with another dog? Will the play too rough?) But dogs are fairly good at communicating and regulating themselves. Dog parks can be a lot of fun if you take the necessary precautions.

I just checked this out and it is made in China.............. UGH. That sucks... these are still the best I've found, so I'll probably still use them. I do worry about the Made in China rawhide though.

What a cute puppy sit!

I think all of Spriet's fans may want to see a picture of her, now that she's on the upswing...

If he's only growled twice and it was triggered by competition for the bed, I wouldn't get too worked up. My dogs have tested me and growled at me way more than that.

Good thoughts for Spriet! Abscesses can get really nasty. I had a cat almost die from one because the vet initially diagnosed a soft tissue injury. It was real easy to treat after we find out what it was.

Good job, Claudia! I am trying to mentally picture Remy's "doggie hospital." I give you a lot of credit for putting together all these accomodations for him.

There are a couple older threads on here regarding greyhounds on the bed. Personally, I like having my dogs on the bed with me. We had a few instances with Henry and Truman growling and not wanting to be moved. But we did re-training so the dogs could learn that the bed is MINE, not theirs. If I ask them to be on the bed, it's invitation only. When one of them growled, I would take him by the collar, give a firm "No!" and direct him onto the floor. I only ever had to do this a few times. It wasn't long before they understood that being growly and snarky gets you kicked off. Growling is not something I'd be too concerned about. One of my trainers told me it's actually really good for a dog to growl because they are giving a warning. A truly aggressive dog would bite or attack with no warning. It sounds like Arthur just needs a little training. Have you ever thought about an obedience class? Also, if your husband is the one who is mainly responsible for Arthur (i.e. feeding him, walking him, etc.) you can develop more authority and respect by assuming some of these duties.

This is probably good news! An abscess is a lot easier to deal with than some of the alternatives. Anti-inflammatory and a round of heavy duty antibiotics, and I'm thinking she should be back to normal. I hope so, at least!

It's not too uncommon for him to be having diarrhea if he's only been of the track for six weeks (and if you've already switched his food several times). I reccommend Iams green bag to everyone I know because it's worked so well for both of my boys... however, it's chicken-based. They do make a lamb-based formula (red bag) as an alternative. It already has probiotics and beet pulp in it. The probiotics help with digestion, the beet pulp is a fiber source that firms up poops. I'm not kidding, it immediately worked wonders with both of my hounds. Just curious, does you guy not tolerate all chicken-based foods, or just a certain brand? Whatever route you decide to go, first rule out the possibility of worms, then find a food that works well.

Yay!! So glad to see she's back to normal!

That's a good idea I hadn't thought of... At GiG, they use construction fencing to set up lanes for the speed run. Even though it would look like hell, it's cheap and would probably work as a temporary solution. I know it... will see how they do next week and may shrink the dog run with this plastic fencing... will have more poop in smaller area to pick up (more often) and I can certainly deal with that... Thanx again for the idea No problem! Good luck with everything. I hope Remy boy makes a fast recovery.

That's a good idea I hadn't thought of... At GiG, they use construction fencing to set up lanes for the speed run. Even though it would look like hell, it's cheap and would probably work as a temporary solution.

Just wanted to mention that my puppy has a sensitive stomach too. Iams worked wonders. And it already has probiotics and beet pulp in it.

I'm really sorry Remy's going through this. We also have a fence and dog door, so I can't imagine what a pain it is to go back to crating and leash-walking. We ended up installing a dog door because one of my guys has severe crate anxiety. He would pee in his crate and bite the bars until his mouth bled. How does Remy do in the crate? If he doesn't seem to mind it, I would probably crate him, at least for the first week or so. If you can't, then it would probably be best to restrict him to a confined area where he can't go up and down steps. Would it be possible to restrict your yard to a smaller area? Maybe set up a run for him somehow?

Not too worry- I was disappointed when Henry's tail had to be amputated too. But the good news is that when they take that much off, the healing process is so much easier. Also, the shorter the tail, the less likely he'll injure it again. I'm sure Brooks won't miss it and will look as cute as ever! When my Truman had his tail amputated, they only took off a few inches. We're going on two months, and it's still not fully healed. I wish they would've taken more off!

Update on Brees?

No advice. Just wanted to say thanks for doing all you can for Barkley.

I've just heard about TDI and we have a testing in Wichita on the 14th...I'm going to sign up to go and take Bacardi. Can't wait! Heard about it last night and figured we would try it since she did so well on her CGC. I'd love for her to be a therapy dog. and she LOVES to do the DOWN command, she'd rather lay then sit, lol! Good luck on your TDI test! Henry is a certified Therapy Dog, but we don't do much with it anymore just because of time constraints. Are you thinking about any formal obedience work with your dobie? They're super smart.

I feed the large breed formula. I'm of the opinion that it takes more work to chew, which is better for their teeth. I did have the mini chunks for awhile, and both of mine would eat it way too fast and occasionally throw it back up.