MachosMom

Welcome home! Here is to a smooth recovery!

LOL!! Oh definitely moving the breakables! Hattie is a ball of joy - just gettig use to her initial explosion of energy is new to me. Love her to pieces already! We are making her be calm before she comes out of the crate, no real way to make her stay calm once out to grab her - she is draaaaama if I try- lol!

Hi Everyone! We picked up Hattie yesterday - who won't sit still long enough for a decent photo - she is 17 months, and 65 pounds of pure muscle. We had to get a harness for her so we can work on no pulling on the leash (one that attaches at the front of the chest) and are making progress with that. Anyway, I won't go on and on about what we are doing and how she and everyone else is doing except for regards to energy. I NEED SOME ADVICE!!!! Having not had a puppy in a long time, and not a 65 pounder.... I'm a little out of my element on this area. Her energy comes in these explosive bursts! The biggest bursts are obviously when she is coming out of the crate. I won't let her out until she's calmed down (She goes crazy when she knows she is about to come out of one), but as soon as that door is open, it's this rocket of exteme energy. Even Moon isn't so sure about it! I understand where it's coming from, just now how to direct it until we can wean off the crate. IS there a way to direct this coming out of the crate before I can get the leash on her to go run outside? It's like 5 minutes of a hurricane in my tiny house and I'm not sure if this is something I can train out of her so we can peacefully exit the crate and peacefully go outside to unleash the energy. Moon (and also Macho was) is energetic after she comes out of her crate after a work day, but nothing like this and she calms down fast so we can go outside. Thoughts? Suggestions? I'm ready to hear it all. I just need some options until we can get rid of the crates and have them chillin in the living room by themselves.

Sending good thoughts that you can manage this and have many,many more years together.

No advice here- just sending you a ton of positive vibes, prayers, good energy, hugs.......you name it.

Thanks everyone! I'm feeling better about it by the moment. Looks like we go see her and hopefully take her home with us Saturday morning! YAY! 1. My laptop does have a webcam on it..good idea.. I'll have to test that out. Didn't even THINK of using the laptop. 2. We could stack the crates - the one Hattie will be using is from our dear friend Jenn who has Moon's half brother (and Macho's half brother there abouts)... so at least we aren't out any money for a crate just in case we get lucky and don't need it that long! 3. Thank you sooo much SeeJoy and welcome to GreyTalk. I love everyone here, and they've always been so helpful no matter what I'm going through. Your experience was very insightful and made me feel a bit more like I could handle it. 4. Yes - although in separate rooms, the greys will be able to see Batista our shepard mix. We try to make sure they aren't in a "closed" room as we know that adds stress sometimes. It did with Macho the one and only time we tried that ! We will most likely be bringin Moon along with us. She was fostered with Hattie briefly before we adopted her, so they are familiar with each other already! But never hurts to take her on an adventure and go visit again! Thanks again, I'm slowly feeling like I can do this with no worries! Of course if I run into any bumps, you'll know where i'll be

I am not sure about a pen instead of a crate yet. Moon will jump over a baby gate if she gets too upset and tries to follow you. (we have curbed that by keeping her busy with peanut butter filled treats ) ... Moon has made big progress in the crate department, we just aren't yet at 8 hours straight out of the crate, unless at night because then she knows we are home, just in the other room and she doesn't jump the baby gate to get into the bedroom at all. Moon doesn't have the anxiety if my other dog is out with her - then she's like "whatever mom". However, he can be cranky, so we don't leave them all day together to be safe. From what I know about Hattie, yes- she does better with another dog or two in regards to being alone. So, I think the company of Moon may help her, though I am preparing for that being a big FAIL. I'm putting "I'll be home soon" on my ereader and making an alone plan for both girls. Just hoping I'm not in over my head. Luckily our neighbors aren't too too close, so that's not a big deal either. PHEW. I want to get a webcam installed too so I can monitor them.

Hi Everyone! I know- I've been a bad mommy.. I haven't posted any Moonbeam updates!!! And here I am, asking for your assistance for adding another. Yep. that's right.. I may be adopting my second girl greyhound this weekend! Her name is Hattie, and I fell in love with her when we adopted Moonbeam and almost adopted her at the same time. She got adopted the next weekend, and just got returned. Has super separation anxiety, and needs to be with another dog or two. She is cat friendly, has the sweetest personality, I could go on and on.....(oh, and she is 17 months old. Had an injury to her leg so she can't race - only raced once, here's her greyhound data info http://greyhound-dat...=Kiowa Hats Off) So..enter me. Taking it as a sign to not let it go this time, we may be driving an hour away to go meet her again and hopefully adopt her. I am going to email the head of the group and see if we can get all the ends tied up so we know when she can come home, and make everything smooth. Now... that being said.. I need some advice and know you guys are the peeps to ask! I have Moonbeam, who is crated during the day in Macho's old crate (she is so much smaller than he was that she can stretch out no worries)... and I have Batista - my Shepard boy who hangs out in the office or the bedroom during the day being lazy with the cat My house is uber small (600 sq ft)... I'm not sure where to put another crate, or how to handle two greys that have some separation anxiety. I am thinking they will help each other out a bit. Moon isn't bad at all, just can't be left out of her crate during the day because she gets really upset, so we are slowly alone training her. At night - she is peachy keene by herself and zonks out on the sofa How can I make this easy on everyone? I know you can't tell me where to place the crate for Hattie, because you can't see how tiny my living room is...(which is where Moon's crate is)... I will have to work that out. But i'm a little scared that I may be getting in over my head - can you guys give me some pointers? Batista will be in heaven having two girls in the house... Moonbeam and he are two peas in a pod, it's so cute. I will have to get on the computer later and upload some Moonbeam photos and give you guys an update on her as well .

As I said in remembrance- i was in disbelief. Not FedEx! He was my inspiration !

Absolutely we will toast a glass or two! Here is to a wonderful honorary grey.

Nooooooooooo!!!!!!! I did a double take thinking I read this wrong. Not FedEx!!!! He was my hope during my Macho's battle. Oh :( my heart breaks for you. Please let me know if you need anything. I know my Macho was there to greet him for sure. You boys be good together!

Happy bridge bday!!!

Someone pass me the tissues. I am bawling here. What an amazing tribute for an amazing boy. He sounds like the perfect companion. Rest in peace beautiful soul.

Sending jingles here too! Totally understand what you mean. Hoping its just a bruise and heals up fast!

im so sorry. Run free sweet boy.

Just seeing all this now and wanted to wish Jack luck today and hope he feels better soon!!!

No advice here- just wanted to say I am glad to hear Jenny is doing okay and hope it continues on the up and up!

Happy birthday Rainey. Such a cutie pie.

:( oh i am in tears here. What a beautiful tribute. What a beautiful boy. I am so sorry. (((Hugs)))

What a lovely tribute for a wonderful girl. I bet those were the best months ever for her!!!

i am so sorry. You gave her a wonderful life and showed her love. No doubt she will be smiling down on you.

Oh man. sending you strength. Going through this is heartbreaking. Definitely talk with OSU. Sending gentle hugs and smoochies to Trooper.

I don't have words... I am so sorry. I will look for the tributes when you are ready. So sad

Hoping he is recovering well here too!

So glad to hear some good news! Yay! I hope he keeps it up and the medicine balances out for him soon. Smoochies to the handsome boy!