BacardiPup89

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!

Yes, she was bouncing to me like a mexican jumping bean! everyone thought it was hilarious!

I haven;t heard of that test but I would love to do it wih her. She did wonderfully with the supervised seperation. she was happy as a clam socializing with the handler that took her outside. And she didn't jump at all Iwhich she loves to do) I was so proud!

I was thinking of switching her to Iams. So, I should be adding, Chicken, Beef, Lamb? stuff like that? I was thinking of maybe adding in some Beetpulp. I used it on my horses and they always seemed to pick up more weight with it.

She was on Pedigree puppy food, then I switched her to Innova puppy food, she didn't have a good reaction to it so I put her back on the Pedigree. She seems to do really well on the Pedigree (in reference to her tummy) I do add in Cottage Cheese with her meals along with the Coconut oil. I haven't thought about adding rice or veggies yet.

We went to go take our CGC test today after finishing out obedience class! WE PASSED!!!!!! The evaluater for the test thought Bacardi was just a sweetheart! And loved her to pieces! We also met another greyhound who was also taking her test! Nice to see another one around here! She did wonderful for greeting a stranger, letting a stranger touch her feet, ears, brushing her. Did GREYT on her heeling and halts and watching me. I was so impressed with my girl! I was a little worried about our down/stays. We weren't allowed to touch our dogs at all when we did a sit...stay...down...stay...and then..Bacardis arch nemesis! the COME! When we practiced our comes on thursday she just sat there and looked at me (she has no recall whatsoever most of the time) well today during the test I put her in a down position, walked 10ft. away and in the my high pitched, squeaky voice I could I said, Cardi, COME! and in one fowl leap and bounced to me without her feet touching the ground! The tester and crowd got a huge laugh out of that one. and she was very excited to finish the rest of the test. She did wonderful and I am so proud of her! CGC is passed! Now, I think we may start doing some Rally work with her! Cannot wait! YAY!

I wasn't sure if I should post this here or in the food tread area. So here goes, Bacardi will be a year old on November 11th. She is still very skinny and I can see her ribs, spine, and hip bones. She was treated for worms several weeks ago and also did an extra round for good measure. She is eating her Puppy food as normal but I have bumped her up to about 7 cups a day, (usually she eats 5 1/2) I know that the greyhound is a lean and muscular dog. Their metabolism is normally high. Also, the fact that she is technically still a pup too may be a contributing factor. But, When will she "fill out"? I mean, she is so skinny and she doesn't have that muscle covering over her hips at all. I actually had someone yell at me in the park while walking her yesterday " your Shepherd is emaciated, feed it!" I didn't retort to this person, and was in shock that someone thought she was a skinny german shepherd. But, that's beside the point. When will she begin to look like everyone elses greys? Right now she just looks ill and all the others I have seen look lean/fit/muscular and healthy. She just looks down right skinny!

Hi there! I am also from Kansas!!!! Welcome!!! May I ask what part of Kansas you are from?

Welcome, from Kansas!!!!!!!

I switched her back to the old food, she is still itchy and I knew there wouldnt be any sudden changes when I switched her back. I gave her a flea bath today (along with my other 2 dogs) and ddid find a few fleas with the comb after the bath (they were dead) and I have started putting the coconut oil on her food (took me 5 stores to find it!) But, I will keep you updated to see what happens! thanks for all the help!

yes.

Might I add that I switched her over from eating Pedigree Puppy chow, to Innova Puppy Formula.

Her energy level is the same, sometimes a ittle more crazy than usual. she has started chewing at her bum area and is missing a lot of hair around the base of her tail and she is red and irritated back there. also chewing at her back legs a lot as well. The other day I spotted a flea on her and I treated her for it, havent seen any since. maybe she has a flea allergy?

I will try those! thanks guys!!!

I recenty changed dog food, Now Bacardi seems to have dry, itchy, flaky skin. Do you think this could be because of the change in food? or because the weather is getting cold/dry?