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Is it possible at all to walk a loop rather than go back the same way you came? Even if it's just walking on the other side of the street. Rogue is sometimes reluctant to turn back, but I have no problem if I take him around the block or half block (cut through alley) if I'm pressed for time.

Hello again Joe! From Rogue and I in Pennsylvania 😁

I find that people unfamiliar with dogs can be easily intimidated by my greyhound. He's not black but he's tall and large (80lbs). Honestly when I'm walking around the city at all hours, I like that he keeps strangers away from me. I'm a petite woman and don't feel safe walking alone. People who are used to large dogs and those who can read dog body language have no problem approaching and asking to love on him. We get that response probably 80% of the time.

Welcome from Rogue and I in Pennsylvania!

Thanks for sharing, will have to bring up to my vet as we've been using Nexgard.

Lots of good info already, just wanted to throw in my 2 cents. I adopted a 5 y/o grey from the adoption kennel so he had never been in a house before. I lived in a 2nd floor apartment. There were some cement steps outside the kennels that I tested him on. He baulked a little when I brought him home but we basically had a party as if the stairs were the best thing ever and got it done! He will always go down and up on the side closest to the wall. We moved to another 2nd floor apartment, this one with narrower, steeper stairs but again, with lots of praise, he did them. The only time he's flat out said no was when I stayed over at a friend's old house and it was a steep staircase that curved around. He tried going up and down once and then just slept downstairs. In an emergency, I know I would have to carry him down the stairs or fire escape. I would just try to get a confident hound and have some tasty treats on hand. I really like the idea of having a meet and greet at your place to test them out.

Depends on the food (calories etc) and amount of exercise. Possibly on age of hound too. For example, my 80lbs 6 y/o male who was free running daily and fit enough to do a 3 mile hike was eating 4 cups of dry food daily plus no limit on treats used for training. Now that we don't live on a farm and he gets mainly leashed walks, he gets closer to 3 1/2 cups daily.

Wonderful to hear this update!

Got a leather tag collar from LongDog Leather Works at GiG this year. Love it so much and it's already broken away the way it's supposed to when it got caught on something once. (And was easy to put back together!) http://www.longdogleather.com/index.cfm?Content=67

Hahaha this is too funny! My Rogue sounds like Milo, when we moved I had an open bag of dog food in the kitchen but Rogue wasn't brave enough to go into the new kitchen so the dog food was never touched LOL. Now that he's confident and settled, he's changed his ways: the other day Rogue walked into the apt with me after a walk and just started licking clean a dinner plate on the coffee table! Looks like we will have to do some leave it training now. Thanks for sharing!

I better get mine quick! Been waiting on a sale.

I am a first time grey owner in the US, so take my experience as just a small snapshot of an individual hound. I have had my grey, Rogue, for 15 months. He was 5 when I adopted him. He went from his racing kennel to the adoption kennel so my home was the first he'd been in. He has medium prey drive. After a lot of work, he's become cat safe with barn cats. His sitter has an inside cat and he's never gone after her. But the main reason I'm replying to your post is that Rogue has always recognized dogs as dogs, even if they are tiny. The true test was this Easter. At a family dinner, Rogue met my cousin's new puppy. A teacup Yorkshire Terrier. He was delighted. When he was having his dinner, she came up to him and he gave over the food bowl to her. So again, just my experience with my grey. He hasn't lived with other small dogs other than the occasional sleepover. I did ask the adoption group for one that would get along with various people and dogs.

I'll list my scenarios for you, I think they'll give you peace of mind. First and second incidents happened during the first week of bringing Rogue home. I was giving him pets at his dog bed and laid my head on his side for a "hug". Got a firm growl. I corrected him with a "no" and continued to pet him just not as close. After doing research online, I realized I had not had the correct response. So the next time he growled at me, again on his bed, I simply left the area and gave him the space he wanted. The couch incidents were that after 6 months with me, Rogue figured out how to get on the couch. It was lovely and we had wonderful snuggles! However, he would occasionally growl and snap at me when I moved and he was laying on me or next to me. After research here I came to the conclusion that he just wasn't ready for couch privileges and maybe had a bit of sleep startle too. For a month, Rogue was only allowed on the couch if there were no people on it. When people wanted to use the couch, we lured him off with a yummy snack (never pushed or forced him off) and redirected him to his bed. After a month, I slowly allowed him back on the couch with me and we have had zero issues. There's a huge difference 15 months after adoption. Rogue is used to me and my weird human ways and he's more comfortable as a house pet. Last night I laid next to him on the floor and he rolled over on top of me! That would never have happened in those first months. Every hound is individual and you'll get some good advice here. It's hard, I know, but do try to not take it personal, your dog is trying to communicate with you and we have to try and figure it out!

I agree with what's been said. My grey growled at me in the first two weeks that I had him in very similar situations. He wasn't comfortable with me getting that close. Now, a year later, I can cuddle with him anywhere, and his body language continues to open up!

Welcome from Rogue and I in PA!

Those are great ears! Congrats on the hound!

That was incredible to watch!

How exciting! What is his name?

I commend you and Mrs WabiSabi for going above and beyond for Loose. I know there's a greyhound match for you out there!

Woohoo, the start of your journey! I can't wait to hear how it all goes.

Great update, glad you were able to find helpful tips!

Hello and welcome from Rogue and I in Pennsylvania!

Two more things to consider: He's cold. My grey started sleeping in, often for two extra hours, when I put him in jammies for the winter. Daylight. Now that it's getting lighter earlier in the US east coast, Rogue seems to be waking with the sun. It's slightly helped by blackout curtains and being ignored until the proper feeding time.

Welcome to the forum from Rogue and I in Pennsylvania! Can't wait to see what hound you end up with. It's sure to be a lucky dog.

I'm looking for the closest one to where I live! Will be going dependent on weather.