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8 hours ago, Calathea said:
Hi all,
Months later, but I just wanted to update in case anyone else finds themselves in a similar situation. Discussions with another vet brought up the possibility that Millie thought we were sleeping in her bed, which turned out to be correct. She and her crate were shifted out of the bedroom for two months while she readjusted to sleeping in there with the door closed, and she wasn't allowed on our bed any other times. After those two months we moved the crate back into our bedroom and she's getting on absolutely fine - she sleeps right through the night and doesn't stir too much. Fingers crossed it continues!
That's good news. I'd hang onto that vet it sounds like they are greyhound savvy.
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12 hours ago, MerseyGrey said:
he is going to be wearing his jumper that his nanny knitted because she has also knitted me a matching jumper!
You mean like Howard and Hilda from Ever Decreasing Circles*
(*British sitcom from the mid 80's. Howard and Hilda always wore matching clothes)
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Like humans some greyhounds feel the cold and others don't. Grace doesn't wear anything even on the coldest nights but will happily sleep curled on the sofa with a child's quilt. There again as she won't wear a coat unless it's 3 degrees below freezing outside it's not surprising.
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10 hours ago, Lexi said:
My vet recommend warming up food in the microwave just a touch to bring out the odour.
I do something similar for Grace. I put a couple of spoonfuls of her kibble in her bowl and add boiling water then leave it to cool before adding the rest of her food.
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You get concerned because the sound of steady breathing coming from the sofa stops and then get a contented look on your face when it starts again.
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In the UK citizens of Newcastle are renowned for wearing a T-shirt or thin top no matter what the weather, even in the middle of winter. I think Grace must have an ancestor from there as the only weather she's not keen on is if it's raining that hard it's painful and will only wear her coat if it's below -5 C (23 Fahrenheit) but will still go out to pee twice a day and poop every morning.
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I feed Grace on a mix of Gain Maintenance and the Greyhound Trust's kibble with 1/2 a tin of sardines or a scrambled egg as a treat on Sunday's and was advised to try and keep her close to her racing weight which she still is within 1/2kg either way.
18 hours ago, DocsDoctor said:If you are in doubt, ask your vet - in my experience, UK vets are usually pretty good on what a greyhound should look like, having come across plenty in vet school. Mine have always been happy for me to go in and get one weighed in passing and free of charge, and even throw in the odd treat = "happy" vet visit, which will help make future ones less fearsome.
I agree. Grace is enrolled on the local vet's care plan and gets weighed, nails clipped, checked over every 3 months and given treats
. It also includes flea and tic treatment and her worming tablets.
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Welcome to the forum. What's your greyhounds name?
I think bloat is only a concern if they exercise hard before or after eating. He needs to get into a different routine. Take him for a walk before meal times where other dogs have weed to see if he'll go and when he does say something like "wee wee" followed by praise so hopefully he'll learn that by you saying "go wee wee" he'll go it on command. Put a slip lead on him so you can quickly get him outside as soon as he shows signs of needing to wee. Wash the area where he's weed inside with a solution of biological washing powder, non-bio doesn't dissolve the enzymes that causes the smell.
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A quick search online seems to suggest that these certificates cost between £100 and £150. Does the vet also include the rabies vaccination and tapeworm treatment?
My brother has a holiday cottage in Brittany which I used to go to for a couple of weeks every year. I won't be going for the foreseeable future because of the new pet regulations and I don't want to leave Grace behind. Hopefully once the EU has finished throwing it's dummy out of the pram it will become easier.
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3 hours ago, sourcemav said:
Oh and also turning away from her and ignoring her when she growls. Maybe I will try the sitting approach.
Take a book, sit near the crate but not so close that she growls and turned away so you are not looking directly at her and read her a story. After a bit get up and leave, don't touch the crate. Each time sit a little closer until she accepts that you aren't a threat.
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Six weeks is just at the start of your new greyhounds journey into his new life and it will take time for him to adjust and trust that you are looking out for him. As 1Moregrey says, slowly introduce him to the new sights and sounds of your neighbourhood. He takes some of his cues on how to react from you, so if you start to tighten his lead and get wound up in anticipation of something that's happening he's going to think it's panic time. Stay calm but be ready to react if something happens but not before. Don't comfort him until he's calm again otherwise he thinks you are rewarding him for being afraid. You could also try to teach him the "Look at me" technique so you can distract him before he notices the problem.
10 hours ago, banana46 said:There's also a greyhound walking group near us, but they tend to go to parks and places that are pretty busy, so I'm not sure if that's the best idea either to build his confidence
That is a good idea. Going on greyhound walks really improved Grace's confidence. Talk to the other owners and explain your problem and try to walk in the middle of the group so your boy can see how the others are reacting.
He will improve. It took my Grace a couple of months to get used to the traffic, now she doesn't even notice a noisy motorbike going past. After 3 and a bit years she still doesn't like noisy children or the sound of footballs being kicked but she no longer dances around on the end of the lead in a panic. Time, patience and humour are all you need to get through this with a bit confidence thrown in for good measure.
PS. What's your greyhounds name?
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Apparently, according to new research by "experts" (ex = something that has been and spurt = a drip under pressure) dogs know when you are due home because you smell, or more accurately your smell decreases. As everyone knows dogs have a superb sense of smell and if you go to work and come home at the same time most days your dog knows when you are due back because your odour has decreased to a certain level. It saves them having to look out of the window waiting and more time sleeping
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You contact customer services to double check that their peanut butter doesn't have xylitol in it.
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Thanks for the suggestions. I'll have a rummage in the garden for a couple of stones and I'm sure Grace will put her nose in to help
17 hours ago, BatterseaBrindl said:Up here in OhCanada we use hockey pucks
I like the idea of using an item from the national sport but I'm glad I don't live in Scotland as a curling stone might need a bigger bowl
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Has anyone used an insert for their dog's food bowl to slow down their eating? (The dog's not the owner's
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Grace has started to produce more bottom burps than usual and after a bit of research I read that one cause could be the gulping down of food which introduces air into the digestive system. After a hunt on Amazon I found a star shaped device that sticks to the bottom of the bowl with a sucker. I didn't want to replace the bowl she has now as it fits in the raised food and water stand.
Her diet is the same, she has a regular worm treatment and we live in the UK so it's not hook worms.
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Grace used to react to other dogs but nowhere near as reactive as yours but had a healthy interest in cats and squirrels. I found a quick tug on the lead (short sharp pull and immediate release, I'm not playing tug-of-war) to get her attention and at the same time NO in a firm voice curbed her enthusiasm followed by praise once she lost interest. Once she was calmer I would introduce her to other dogs we met on our walks as long as both of them were on their leads.
She is a lot better now but like other greyhound owners I don't let her off the lead unless it's in a secure area with no other breeds of dog.
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Your best friend has a cold nose.
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Congratulations BigMac on landing on a comfy bed
Hopefully you'll get some fries while your new owner is eating their buttered toast.
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In my opinion I think something's happened in his past. The common denominator in both cases seems to be the bending down. Has someone bent down and snatched his food bowl or toy away? I don't think he's doing it with malice because he comes to you for reassurance afterwards because he knows he's done something wrong. Be careful when he does come to you after the incident you don't inadvertently reward him for his behaviour by comforting him.
You could see if you can make him react by repeating the actions that caused him to grab the arm or shoulder. Does doing the same movement slowly make any difference? If he doesn't grab when bending down slowly keep repeating it a little quicker each time to desensitise him, and don't forget to reward him when he doesn't do anything.
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3 hours ago, palmettobug said:
Your windows are generously decorated with SNART instead of suncatchers.
That's called greyhound art
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You might have a greyhound if...
You can't get on the sofa.
There's a sudden pungent aroma.
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I think you can communicate better through a lead and collar than through a harness. With a harness the dogs strength is distributed across his chest making it easier to pull against you.
When he jumps say NO or DOWN and move his lead downwards so your hand is nearly at ground level. Don't forget to give him praise and or a treat when he's got all four feet on the ground. You could also have a look at the Battersea Dogs Home video on stopping dogs jumping https://www.battersea.org.uk/pet-advice/dog-advice/how-teach-your-dog-not-jump
If you find you still want to use a harness I suggest you use both and use a double lead with the shorter leg connected to his collar.
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Mynah birds swooping are not a problem I've encountered in the UK
but I guess it's the same for any situation, gentle exposure until your greyhound gets used to them. Unfortunately I guess you never know where or when the little flying devils will attack.
Freezing is a common greyhound problem, freezing in the middle of the road is doubly so
. Put a couple of fingers through the collar and with a slight lifting motion, as if you're about to bowl your dog down the bowling ally, and walk.
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I didn't know you could get GBBO overseas on Netflix and yes it is a beautiful greyhound. Lets hope Jairzeno doesn't get knocked out so Maxi can make another appearance.
. It also includes flea and tic treatment and her worming tablets.
. Put a couple of fingers through the collar and with a slight lifting motion, as if you're about to bowl your dog down the bowling ally, and walk.
Sudden bald patch
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If it's small he might have cut his knee at some point which went unnoticed under his fur and the scab has now come off leaving a bald patch, but as macoduck said, a photo would help.