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    New Owner Frustration

    in Training and Behavior discussion

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    You've had some wonderful advice on here, but I just wanted to say congratulations on your new addition! Also, she is very new so just give her time. I'm sure in a few months you will look back and laugh about these issues you had at first. Your problems will turn into how to carve out a sleeping spot on the bed and the best way to eat cheese without her hearing :)

    3 Cups In 5 Cups Out?

    in Food and dietary discussion

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    I second the raw feeding = so much less poop! Usually he doesn't even poop on walks, and the stuff in the backyard often disintegrates before we pick it up (weekly or so, no kids and lazy :) )

     

    This is how we do raw and it is very easy for us. We buy chicken thighs, bone in and skin on. These can be as low as $.80 a lb and I won't pay more than $1.50 a lb. He gets two every morning and two every night. However, he often ends up eating just 3 a day and I let him make that call. He is 80 lbs. We also feed liver about once a week. Jake won't eat liver, so I do cook it for him. That is probably the most time-intensive part. Otherwise, giving him a chicken thigh is as easy as kibble. It does take some fridge space, but you can just get a week's worth every time you're at the store and it isn't bad. If I'm being lazy about the liver I will give dried liver, which I've been told has the same good things in it because it's 100% dried liver. Also, if we run out of food we use canned as a backup.

     

    So far, so good! And I'm surprised at how easy/cheap it is to do!

    Billy Bob Makes Six

    in Introductions & Biography

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    He started his career at PBKC, and also ran at Naples, Mardi Gras, Dubuque (now Iowa Greyhound Park), and Bluffs Run. His last race was in August, 2014. Though born a cryptorchid, he may become a daddy next year if everything works out.

     

     

     

    What a sweetie! Okay so I had to look up cryptorchid, and now I'm wondering how he can become a daddy? Is he fixed now and there's some... ahem... stuff frozen?

    Growler Greyhound

    in Training and Behavior discussion

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    Thanks for the replies. The issue with other dogs is easier in that we just avoid heavily doggy areas. The bigger issue is the growling at people. He is the most loving dog to me and my children but has now growled twice at my husband. He is not funny about his bed or food but does not like my husband touching him if i already am. Most of the time he is fine with him. I think we will just have to get visitors to ignore him! Other than these issues he has been brilliant with only a few pees up the curtains and one chicken carcass being pinched when we were stood next to it! Fortunately we managed to wrestle it off of him before any harm was done. Having grown up with gsd and rottweilers i think a greyhound will be a learning curve! He seems bright and has learnt wait and leave it so not all bad. He is called Simba. I will post a photo when i learn how to!

     

    Our guy doesn't really like any other dogs besides greyhounds (and even then not always). He HATES when another dog jumps on him, and honestly who could blame him? A lot of greyhounds don't like to play rough like other dogs. We have learned to be very forceful (if need be) by telling people to keep their dogs at a distance. I know this can seem sad at first, because we also wanted a dog to take to the dog park and have play dates, etc. However, that just isn't him, and once we accepted that everything has been great. He has growled at us as well. In the beginning it was resource guarding over a toy or bone. He has gotten better, but mostly we just know to leave him alone if he has something in his paws and is laying on his bed. The kind of growling it sounds like you're talking about happened when he and I were on our bed and my mom came up and touched me on the shoulder. He was guarding me! We just worked on him getting to know my mom better (treats!) Try to have your husband feed him for a week if you can.

    My Grey Killed A Neighbourhood Cat

    in Training and Behavior discussion

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    I'm so sorry this happened to you.

     

    Don't forget to take your vet bills to the cat owner so you can be reimbursed for expenses.

     

    Hopefully the owner doesn't change his mind about the fact that it's "his" cat and refuse to pay.

    While I do think this was the cat owner's fault, in my opinion I would pay because my dog killed the cat. Not because I think they are to blame, but just not to add insult to injury. Just my opinion.

    My Grey Killed A Neighbourhood Cat

    in Training and Behavior discussion

    Posted

    What everyone else said- this was not your fault. I don't think your guy should have to be muzzled. If the cat did attack first, it could have done even more damage if he was muzzled. I do feel bad for the cat and it's owners. However, anyone who owns an outdoor cat should know the risks they're taking. Do not let them bully you into anything when this was not your or your boy's fault! Mine would definitely have done the same thing!

    Teaching To Lay/sit?

    in Training and Behavior discussion

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    We tried most methods with Jake, even with the help of a trainer, and he wasn't getting it. Finally, I held a bowl of cereal milk (a favorite treat) in my hand and sat down by his bed. I wouldn't let him get at it until he layed down. It was probably like 20 minutes! When he finally layed down it was because he gave up I think. The next time, it took 10 minutes, then 5, and after that he got it. He still really only lays down on a bed and with treats, but that's because we aren't diligent in training. Good luck!

    My Grey Picked Up A Little White Dog Like A Chew Toy

    in Training and Behavior discussion

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    My dog did this to a small white fluffy in a dog park once- we were in the large dog side and this dog was maybe 4 lbs. I honestly think he didn't realize it was a dog because he's been fine with other small dogs before. We don't go to the dog park anymore for this and other reasons. I don't think you have to muzzle, but just be aware of what your dog can and can't handle. In the future, if a little dog comes up like that, physically move him back! People need to be aware that when you say "my dog doesn't do well with little dogs" you mean it!

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