GreyhoundGirl

When we're out walking and see another dog Molly barks at the other dog. I, of course, correct her immediately. When we're walking by ourselves without Mason she's silent; no barking or anything. She's very friendly with the other dogs. My current theory is that she's protecting Mason (who's 20 pounds heavier than her ). Any ideas on why she does it and/or how to stop it. For some reason people don't love a 75-pound dog barking at their dog. Truth be told, I don't love it either. FWIW: She doesn't do it at M and G's or at the dog park.

I can't get over how gorgeous she is! I know nothing about the houndies KNOT liking their crates; one of mine loved her crate more than she loved me!

My deepest sympathies on your 2 losses in one day. I cant imagine the pain and sorrow you are going through right now.

Molly May loves her walks as well. She is just like your Olivia. I can walk her 3 miles and she would go longer. She even loves our walk/run intervals. She could spend hours outside walking. Mason hates it; we walk 3 times a day because I have no yard and it can't end soon enough for him. He doesn't like the cars, he doesn't like the people and when I tried to take him on the trail he pulled the entire time to go home but he LOVES the dog park and being off leash. I think for him (who's more shy and afraid of people) he doesn't like being on the leash because people can approach him and he has no place to escape (except hiding behind me). He has gotten better with our shorter 3x/day walks because he doesn't have a choice. Doing it often and going the same way has helped. I don't take him on the trail because it just makes him miserable, he pulls me and no one enjoys it. I take Molly and call it "Molly and momma bonding". Also, maybe if you bring treats and reward the behaviors you want to see she'll improve.

I agree with a laid back boy; they put up with a ton of crap! I had to read twice, I truly thought you were describing my Molly and she's also 4 and brindle. I truly wonder if you have her (and Mason's) littermate. She also thinks all humans were put on the earth to serve her in some way, she's an alpha and a bit of a bully. Good luck with your decision. Whatever you do I would take your 2 with you. FWIW I did a foster with intent to adopt when I got Molly because I was concerned about how she would do with Mason. She walked in the house, they kissed hello, she laid down and that was it.

I free feed so mine can eat whenever they want. Mason doesn't have that problem (but most of the food ends up on the ground when he eats...little bugger), but Molly does it as well. I think she's clearing her throat to announce to everyone that she's eaten and her needs have been met! As long as she's not vomitting I don't worry--ok, I don't worry TOO much--I always find something to worry about! Congrats on your new addition.

I've noticed that my Greys won't show pain. It happened with Dart and a leg injury, it happened with Mason and his skin tear and Molly just got injured today and gave no indication. My vet says it's because they're athletes and don't show pain. I find myself having to keep a close eye on them and check them over for "owies" after they run, etc to make sure they didn't get hurt. Do you find that you have to do this with your Greys? To what do you attribute it?

I love Zukes...their ingredient list is great and I'm trying to buy only products made in the USA. Plus, the dogs LOVE their treats. I looked at the bones (or something like it) but I just couldn't get past the price. I will probably cave and pick them up eventually because they look really intersesting and better than Greenies.

Mason is afraid of men as well (I knew it when I got him). I don't force it. We go to meet and greets so he can get used to strangers. Generally, he's ok once he's been around them more than a few times. For example, he loves my father, a man who does the meet and greets with us and the maintenance guy (who I swear is like the dog whisperer...they just LOVE him ). He has gotten better at meet and greets; he no longer hides behind me, he now stands next to me. Molly has been great for him because she believes everyone was put on the earth to tell her how pretty she is so she models GREAT behavior of how to act around people (read: wag your tail until they pet you ). The dog park helps too because EVERYONE there loves dogs. As he warms up and gets more comfortable he will slowly come out of his shell; don't rush it, let him slowly learn to trust them and positively reward (even if it's just with praise and snuggles) the small steps.

That's what I thought too with the play but this really has escalated. She is taking toys and rawhides right out of his mouth beyond just play. Her body language has just changed from what it was. When she's playing Mason will play with her until she gets too aggressive/rough with him. The worst time is when we come in from our walks; I get them off their leashes and she is on him. In fact, the last few days she has been barking at him WHILE we have been walking. I have been correcting her ("No Molly") if she does it while we're walking. I also correct her or distract her when she gets too aggressive for him. He seems to solve the problem on his own by going in the crate most of the time. However, sometimes she corners him so he can't get to his crate. If she corners him I get involved. Play or not, I don't like the idea of one dog being cornered.

At first he seemed to enjoy it, and at times, he will play with her. But most of the time he either hides behind me or goes to his crate. I so wish he would man up and give her what for. It would only take once...I just know it! Thank you for the advice.

Molly is the alpha, always has been, but lately it has gotten worse. She takes toys right out of Mason's mouth, "play" bites him, and barks at him to play but it just freaks him out so he hides behind me or goes into his crate. When she does this I distract her with a toy. With my last 2 dogs when my female tried to take over it took a few months and my boy finally stood up for himself. It only took once and that was the end of it. We are over a year in and Mason has yet to assert himself so Molly is just getting more and more alpha. Do I intercede? Do I let them work it out? I'm fully prepared for injuries if/when he asserts himself. I'm just tired of her being a bitch!!! I should add that she can be sweet and adorable; she snuggles with him, kisses him every morning, and cleans his ears!

I have no advice just (((hugs))) for your sweet girl. When my Bliss died Dart didn't even blink. I shudder to think what will happen with these 2 though; they are truly a bonded pair.

Yuck! Mason pooped out a worm...I was grossed outas well. One dose of something (I can't remember what) took care of the whole thing. I can't answer the question about cleaning--he pooped it out when we were outside walking.

I'm sorry for you loss. His absence will leave a void that will never be filled. I'm sure the wonderful memories will bring smiles and laughter in the years to come.

So, I put a t-shirt on Mason for his skin tear. I took it off for awhile but it wasn't healing (I suspect he was licking) and I put it on again. I didn't put it on backwards and he seemed uncomfortable. I looked at it today and it was rubbing against his legs; his legs were rubbed practically raw!!! I'm a terrible furbaby mom! But...his skin tear his finally on the mend. So, do I put the shirt on backwards or do I leave it off and see what happens?!?!?!? My poor boy. First, his sister humps him then his mom puts his shirt on wrong and makes a bad situation worse. He can't catch a break.

He's stunning. It's too had he and the cat haven't figured out how to get along.

I hope she feels better. Please let us know what the vet says. Hugs and snuggles to Maggie.

Thank you for all your great advice, words of wisdom and warm thoughts. It's already starting to heal and Mason came back to his old self with a vengeance last night! He is sporting a spiffy blue shirt that has stretched out a bit so it's now a sexy off the shoulder number! He gets quite a few looks when we're out walking, but he's comfortable with his masculinity so it doesn't bother him (well, that and not much bothers him ). He's quite enjoying the cheese he's getting with his antibiotics (I could pill him but I'm lazy) and the extra love and snuggles so all is right in his world. Molly, however, his grounded for nudging him out of his lane and causing all this trouble!

So scary. I'm glad he's ok.

He's sporting a spiffy blue t-shirt. He had a tie-dye one yesterday but it was too big and he peed on it last night!

I think Santa needs to put some pillows under the tree for him to destroy as a celebration! I'm so glad to hear B9 (my favorite letter and number combination...no doubt).

Just like any breed, they're all different. I've had some that are more independent than others. The 2 I have now are real snugga-bugs and love to cuddle. When you fill out the application with the adoption group tell them you want a real cuddlebug and they will hook you up. They are used to being handled by lots of people (trainers, etc) so they're used to being handled regularly. I, personally, love them and can't imagine having any other breed. Good luck with your search.

As I posted yesterday, Mason got a skin tear below his shoulder. It's the size of a half dollar (you can see a pic in my thread I posted earlier). I took him in today just to make myself feel better between Christmas tomorrow and my leaving town Thursday. The vet suggested closing it but it would have required putting him under. They were closing in 15 minutes so it either would have required waiting until Wednesday or e-vet. He said it will heal fine in a week-10 days. I opted to let it heal on its own w/antibiotics. It looks horrible but he's eating, drinking, taking teats, and sleeping. Please make this nervous mama feel better. I didn't want to put him under if it wasn't strictly necessary and I didn't want to deal with the e-vet/not have my regular vet available until Wednesday. I know he didn't agree with me and he thinks I'm overreacting because Mason is a Grey but... Thought? Thank you!!!!

I put Neosporin on it and the t-shirt which keeps falling down. I called his foster mom who used to run the kennel so there's nothing she hasn't seen. My issue is that between Christmas and my leaving town Thursday I don't want to let it linger. Depending on what it looks like tomorrow I may call the vet tomorrow just as a precaution. I would like to get some antibiotics in him just as a precaution. He was running with Molly (both muzzled) and a few other dogs and came up lame. I thought it was his paw, but it could have been that. It could have been something else. Who knows?