[Teaching "take It Nicely"]

The closed fist approach works well with my treat snatcher - but what I found made a big difference was the height at which I held the treat. If it's above her head she tends to snatch, but if held below so that she has to dip her head to reach it then she's very gentle. I use 'take it' as the release from her wait for the treat.

[Rebel And Dippy Say Hello!]

I've been a long-time GreyTalk lurker, but have finally taken the step to join. I live in England and have two greyhounds:

 

Rebel, a 9 year old fawn boy, adopted October 2008:

 

Rebel by nutmeg66, on Flickr

 

 

Dippy, a 7 year old black and white girl, adopted May 2009:

 

Dippy by nutmeg66, on Flickr

 

Like most greys they are happiest when horizontal:

 

Rebel and Dippy by nutmeg66, on Flickr

 

 

I'm looking forward to getting to know the community of hound lovers here