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18 hours ago, Mikalela said:
that is really encouraging! Quick question: how do you use the diffuser? Do you keep it plugged in all day or just for a few hours/minutes?
I kept it plugged in all the time until I was sure the firework season had ended. I'll plug it back in again just before Christmas and keep it on until after the new year. It'll last about a month of continuous use before a refill is needed.
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You could try the Adaptil Diffuser to help just to take the edge off her nerves. I used it during this years firework season together with Adaptil Express tablets to help Grace through it and although she was still nervous she wasn't as bad as previously and calmed down quicker. It might help yours get out of the door.
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I used micropore tape around an old sock on graces foot after she had an abscess removed from between her toes and used to either cover that with a poo bag to keep it dry from licking or put bitter apple on the sock.
You could also try putting bitter apple around the edge of the graze.
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You could get a cheap security/pet cam so you can see when she pees and if anything is setting her off.
You say it's fresh so I wonder if she sees or hears you coming back from work and gets over excited and can't hold it.
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I know most adoption agencies recommend crating your greyhound when left alone but most owners don't. Keep a bed in the crate but leave the door open so he can use it as his safe place. Not all greyhounds suffer from SA and if you can leave yours alone for two hours without him whining, barking and being stressed then he'll be OK. He probably just got bored being locked in his crate.
As for counter surfing, never give him a treat when you are preparing or eating food not even when you are eating a snack in front of the TV. Only feed him leftovers in his bowl when you've finished eating, snacking or preparing food. If he does put his nose near the counter a very firm NO and a gentle tap on the inquisitive nose, if required, should dissuade him.
I agree with MerseyGrey, smelly cheese, bit of sausage or chicken work well as high value treats.
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I'm glad they have sorted themselves out
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Although you should be OK for him not having sleep startle perhaps for your own piece of mind he should sleep on his own bed next to yours so you don't have to worry about rolling on him.
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7 hours ago, Alfie2020 said:
I suggest that although they may know greyhounds, Don has sod all understanding of people and should stay off the boards.
It's up to you if you want to agree or disagree with the advice you have asked for but don't abuse those that give it freely and in good faith.
A lot of greyhounds suffer with sleep startle in varying degrees. It is genetic and can't be altered so you have to learn to live with it otherwise somebody is going to get hurt and it won't be the greyhounds fault.
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Grace loves small pieces of strong cheddar cheese.
I also give her the frozen pickings from a cooked chicken which I freeze in small pieces in a single layer on a tray before putting them in a tub.
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I feel your pain. I'm constantly telling Grace to keep her head over the bowl. Not that she listens
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13 hours ago, Apro said:
we don't love the idea of having to crate her when we are gone because she clearly prefers to sleep in the living room (out of sight of me in the office)
Unless she is destructive I wouldn't shut her in the crate just leave the door open so she can use it if she wants.
If you want a companion for her perhaps a male greyhound might settle in better. Female greyhounds are more likely not to tolerate each other and the adoption groups tend to put a males and a females together in their kennels.
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To start with feed him the same as he's been having and substitute new dietary items slowly otherwise you'll be surprised at how much liquid can come out of a small dog
Good luck with him and I hope you've got eyes in the back of your head and new running shoes because greyhound pups are very active
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Greyhounds can sleep with their eyes open so if yours suffer with sleep aggression even if they apear to be awake when he is laying down be aware, give some form of warning before approaching. I just wonder if, as you are giving him pats and scratches he half falls asleep and suddenly wakes with sleep startle?
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You don't say which country you are in but as NewGrey2017 says if you are in the USA get him tested for hookworm.
I would stop giving him the Kongs as routine and use them for when he's going to be left alone or as a reward.
Check what percentage of protein is in his food. Pet greyhounds should only have about 19% protein otherwise it can cause health problems later on and make them hyperactive.
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Sound normal to me. I think there is a difference between SA and getting a dog used to being left alone which worries new owners which then worries their dog. You have done great in teaching him that being left alone is OK and that you will return.
Grace is happy to be left as long as she gets her Kong before I leave her and ignores me when I get back apart from looking up expectantly for her chew.
The looking out of the window is nothing to worry about. He's just watching the world go by and doesn't want to miss your return. Grace does the same, she watches out of the window when I first leave her until she gets bored, then she lies on her bed. If I've gone to work when she hears the school children passing on their way home she knows I'm not far behind and the window watching recomences.
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It is not uncommon for any dog including greyhounds to resource guard the couch or a toy or a bed etc. and removing couch prevalages together with rewarding the correct behavour is the way to go.
It is still early days yet and I think your new adoptee is finding her feet and testing the bounderies including how far she can dominate your male hound, and although you might get a truce between the two, I would be careful about leaving the two of them together unsupervised.
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10 hours ago, Moo said:
Oh that's great! I didn't know they did their own food. Do you have any recommendation between which to get, the chicken or the fish? My lad isn't a fussy eater, just wondering if one has certain nutrients the other doesn't, and also the fish isn't quite as heavy at 13kg vs the chicken at 15kg. But if the fish is worth it I'll happily try it.
Nutritionally they are the same. Why not buy one of each and see which he prefers?
I pit a few pieces in Grace's bowl with some hot water to form a gravy before letting it cool and adding the rest.
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Is there a noise that is disturbing him that he can only hear at night when everything else is silent? Does your heating switch on at that time or a plane flies overhead?
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8 hours ago, Boogerbear said:
Called the vet today (he had gone yesterday just a few hours prior). Since he was given an oral antifungal the vet is hoping that will help his ears too. Something is really running through his system right now as he’s suddenly exploded into a red itchy mess. I’m sure being extremely itchy would make anyone grumpy. So I’m guessing that’s why he’s been not happy at night. I’m not sure why it’s one time of day. Maybe he’s getting tired?
I feel like I’m the only person I know who’s ever had their dog growl at them. I talked to friends who own dogs and they’re all shocked and say “well my dog would never growl at me even if they were in pain”.
Just wondering if the red itchy mess is an alergic reaction to the antifungal treatment.
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10 hours ago, MerseyGrey said:
I’m pleased to report that it is working in the house but I haven’t had to try it while we’re out and about yet. We’ve also tried him with cheese and even that has been successful
That's great.
Hopefully he'll be as good outside so fingers crossed.
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It looks like another vet's visit is needed as his ear infection has probably got worse and the constant irritation and pain is making him grumpy.
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12 hours ago, Moo said:
I've read about pumpkin puree being good, but aside from Halloween pumpkins are impossible to get in the UK, so that's out of the questions.
You can get tins of pumkin puree in the UK if you want to try it.
If you want to change his food then try the kibble from The Greyhound Trust which I found helped in reducing Grace's gaseous emmissions
and if you buy more than one bag you get £5 off each bag and free delivery. https://greyhoundtruststore.com/products/pet-greyhound-food
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I agree with both greysmom and MerseyGrey that his stamina needs building up slowly and if it was a corn he would be limping from the start especially on hard surfces. (voice of experience
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I too would suggets not to use paw balm. He needs to build up some hard skin on his feet to protect them from pavements etc.
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11 hours ago, Moo said:
I'm struggling to find anywhere UK based that stocks the wide style Martingale collars, yet I always see people taking pics of them on their greys!
Can anyone give me some good UK based places to buy from? Same for coats and other grey stuff. Thanks.
Have a look at the Hall Green Greyhound Trust shop where you'll be helping the charity to care for retired greyhounds. They are now also stocking Richard Skipworth mechandise.
https://www.greyhoundtrusthallgreenonlineshop.com/hall-green?page=2Or if you want a more commercial enterprise the Greyhound Superstore
https://www.greyhoundsuperstore.co.uk
and if you buy more than one bag you get £5 off each bag and free delivery. 
Tell me about your daily schedule please!
in Training and Behavior discussion
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I think female greyhounds don't pee as often as male greyhounds.
Grace's basic day even at the weekend. Visits to friends (when allowed), my mother and trips out are in addition but I try to feed and give her a toilet opportunity at the same time whatever I'm doing.
7:00 - 20 minute walk including poos and pees
8:00 - Breakfast
8:10 - Sleep with the occasional change of position
12:00 - Dental chew and the opportunity to go for a pee if required. If I'm at work she is happy to wait until I get home at about 15:30
12:15 - See 8:10
17:15 - Dinner and sometimes she goes out for a pee if she didn't go at lunch time
19:00 - Evening walk if she wants to depending on the weather and how tender her foot is from her corns
She doesn't go out again until the following day.