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    Too Many People? Too Big People?

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    Posted · Edited by 2greyhoundMINI

    We had a small party last night.

    Mostly men.... We bought the UFC fight.

    Most of the men were pretty big. One was 6'9".

     

    Sidney got very upset. He barked at them, growled, and finally started nipping at people when they got up to get foodie a drink in the kitchen.

     

    We finally had to crate him worried he would bite one of our guests.

     

    Not sure what happened? We've had a few other parties since we've had them and he was ok. I almost wonder if the men freaked him out.... Especially their size. My husband and I are pretty small people. I'm 5'1 and my husband is 5'5". He's always barked at the door when men come in.

     

    Not sure what we should do if anything.

    Another Positive Step Forward

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    Posted · Edited by 2greyhoundMINI

    I didn't know about dremeling dog nails until I read about it here.

    We have always taken our dogs to the vet or a groomer to get their nails clipped.

     

    Well since our hounds have been pretty awesome so far with whatever we've presented them with, I decided to buy a dremel and give it a shot myself.

     

    I initially turned it on just to let them hear it. Sidney was fine as usual... June did her usual, I don't know what that sound is so I'm gonna move away from it. I turned it on multiple times and let them sniff it while it was on and off.

     

    Today I thought I'd go for it and try it on Sidney.... At least June would hear it on more.

    Sidney laid there while I used it briefly on him. He is ridiculously laid back.

     

    June didn't back away, so we decided to go for it on her. My husband petted her and reassured her while I briefly worked on her front nails. She stayed very still and didn't try to jerk away.

     

    We gave them lots of praise and treats afterwards. I plan on using this on them on a regular basis.

     

    So another successful step in the life of a new hound owner :)

    Race Treatment

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    This is all reassuring. I've been wanting to ask about it for a while.

     

    As for the anxiety- that was the reason given why she was returned to the adoption place and how I lucked out and got her :beatheart

    In the past 4+ months we've had her she has settled quite a bit with us. I think she will always be more susceptible to loud noises, etc. but I think environment helps a lot and she seems to really like it with us and Sidney :)

    Race Treatment

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    I'm not sure where to ask this......

     

    First, I want to preface this thread by saying our greyhounds are awesome.... No issues and they are just joys.

     

    Now my question:

    June, who is a little more on the anxious and leery side of the two, has many scars on her back legs.

    Is this from bad treatment at the track when she raced? I have a friend who has greys and her one grey has the same marks and she said he was abused.

    I am wondering if the same is true of my baby June?

    Stepping Away From The Crates- Wish Us Luck!

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    Well, we left the hounds out for an hour and a half last night while we went out to dinner. We confined them to one room where they can lay on their beds, or the couch if they want.

    Came home and all was well. They both greeted us at the gate, tails wagging. No whining.

     

    We have been crating them while we are gone up to this point.

     

    Today we left them out when we left for work. We both come home for lunch, so they will be out for about 3 hours by themselves.

     

    I'm hoping all goes well. :goodluck

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