Brandiandwe

The growling thing comes from discussions I've had with GAP fosterers and workers from Victoria. There they state clearly that growling is never permitted. I am therefore unpopular because with multiple greys, there are always growls. So opinions and culture varies. Welcome also to the forum. We seem to be gathering a little group from south of the Equator. Could be fun for a secret Santa if you stick around. Oh, and as no one has mentioned it yet, photos are required!

We also have a dog toy basket. They rummage through, kill them, Paige especially enjoys them. Get used to picking up white stuffing. And ducking, as above.

I slowed my guys' eating down by putting some metal choke chains in their bowls. You can also get bowls which are designed to slow things down. You could also put tennis balls or something in the water bowl.

The muzzling issue here is a source of ongoing frustration and annoyance. Every state has different laws and assessment procedures, everyone has a different opinion.

What I've done with my high prey reactive dog (who is a complete diva and adorable. And muzzled ) is have a good supply of treats. I like the Saviour Dogs ones as they are made in Australia and the right shape to wedge through the muzzle. Every time we see another dog (cat, chicken, bush turkey, possum, cow, sheep), I've shoved a treat into her mouth before she has a chance to loose her mind. Yours doesn't, so what I would do is ask for his attention in a happy voice and when he gives it, give him a treat. If another dog approaches unleashed, try to get between the two, and when the other dog is gone, give a treat. So you're essentially training 'look at me' which is great for other dogs but also large and frightening things like wheelie bins, trucks, plastic bags etc etc. hopefully when he starts seeing another dog, or anything he's unsure of he will look to you to guidance and associate it with Very Good Things. This is just an incredible community, and I hope others will chime in who have a lot more experience with training. There are also some great collar makers on here too.

I think I've seen some posts on FB about Loki! Are you in Victoria? I would contact GAP. In NSW there is a workbook we work through. Here, those types of growls wouldn't be a problem as they are in context. In Victoria they might be. I have a very different perspective on growling to most of the people in Victoria too. I have no problem with it. They apparently do. That said, three of my four greys are muzzled and it isn't an issue for me or them. PM me if you want more info or keep talking here. I can tell you what the assessment involved here but not there. And welcome to GT. this is THE BEST place for info on greys.

I'd forgotten about this.... I took Hermon to one of my therapist visits as she is a real dog lover and the hounds enjoy the trip. We interrupted our session for ten minutes when he went into a space between a couch, table and book case then couldn't get out. He needed to reverse but couldn't so we had to move the table then the couch to give him space to turn around in.....

Paige is still 'unfolding'. She was aloof for a very long time with DH but now approaches him to greet him when he gets home. That took two years. She doesn't like strangers touching her. She is generally by herself or with me as close as possible. It will come, but I think you learn to appreciate the quiet times. Like this morning, Paige hopped up on the bed with me after DH left. She generally lies in her bed beside me, but this morning wanted cuddles. It will probably be another month or so before that happens again. She is my shadow. I think she's more special to me because of that. I think I was the first person she ever completely trusted and I remain her human. If we had to rehome our dogs (never, never, never), the others could be successfully rehomed. Paige couldn't. I love the more selective aloof weird little dogs.

Nice news! As for the senior, our 9 year old is not cat safe and whoever I want to see the dog he was, I only have to watch him watch a cat. He forgets arthritis, corns and his age and turns into a hunter. I cannot ever see him mellowing. Some might be fine, but I wouldn't risk it myself.

Good article. Thanks for posting!

Of my four, only Brandi knows sits. And she sits beautifully for treats. The others? Nope. But they've all almost got 'Wait'.

Raw has sorted all of our poop questions too, but I notice that you mentioned peanut butter. Have you tried an elimination diet just to see if he's maybe sensitive to something you're feeding as treats? Liver can also upset tummies.

Sounds like it's all normal. Our most recent newbie pee'd about that often his first day, had very loose stools for a couple of days, exceptional gas, got me up three times the first night and wouldn't eat till day four. He now has an iron bladder, sleeps all night without moving position, eats like a horse and loves life. It's a special time those first few days. Try to treasure them and get a few photos between the worry.

It seems to me that your dog not eating might be the least of your worries. I'd have my dog at the vet until they worked out what was going wrong and gave me advice about how to deal.

The Costco ones have so far held up to vigorous nesting and they're the ones everyone heads to given the choice.

Thinking of you.

Ours all seem to like the Costco memory foam beds. Would they work?

Hermon and Benny are both signed up members of the Order of the Golden Paw. Baby wipes work for us.

Paige and Hermon both do this, with every sign of enjoyment and enthusiasm. They both look so proud! I stand away from them and don't atempt to pick up until after they're done, not least because both have occasionally misjudged the distance and got the poop as well. Brandi attempts to mark but doesn't scratch. Benny does neither, he just bops along.

I've not seen the ad, but all I can imagine is a 'click' every time he sits down.

My experience is that regardless of sleeping arrangements, you aren't going to influence pack hierarchy. They will figure it out. However, all of our four sleep on the floor on beds in our room. Benny joins us most often and I think in his last home he slept on the human bed and sometimes he just needs a cuddle. Paige joins us when she thinks I'm vulnerable of she's sick. Hermon joins us when it's thundering or sometimes just because. Brandi squeaks in when she gets cold or just needs some attention. Brandi is the bottom dog of our pack, Benny is second bottom.

OK. All the pups are happy and healthy. Loads of energy, coats beautiful, muscled. But DH is complaining that the dogs look too skinny. The girls are showing three ribs each - Paige always have, but Brandi's last rib is very prominent. The boys not so much. Any ideas? I think they're fine, the vet too, but ..... I worry.

When you leave them alone, muzzles and crates are your friend. I'm so glad things are going well!

No flames here. Gutsy but what I've been thinking.

Thinking of you both.