HeyRunDog

I'd post a picture of working from home with Grace but the neighbours would object to a 36 foot long bus blocking their driveways and I haven't enough coffee for my passengers.

I'm sorry to hear that. It sounds like she went peacefully. Stay safe in these difficult times and remember her in her healthy days.

With all that fur if the toilet paper ran out..........

My brother use to make Pot Noodle toasted sandwiches

It's called kennel coat and as you guessed it's from being in a cooler climate. They will soon shed it when they are living inside and if they are like my Grace, the chances are a bald butt will appear.

I agree, positive reinforcement is the way to go and not reacting when things get stressful for him but it will take time. Grace used to get really stressed by shouty children and adults especially if they are playing football and used to spin round trying to escape from her lead or pull heavily to get away. The temptation was to make a fuss of her which would only reinforces her reaction, but by carrying on walking normally and totally ignoring her until she settles down again she is getting better. She has improved a lot and will now just walk a bit quicker when she hears the sound of a ball being bounced or kicked and doesn't really pay much attention to noisy children in the road. To get her to this stage has taken over 18 months.

He's doing his bit for the environment and cutting down on emissions

I feel for you. You have a hound with a big problem and you're trying your best and it's not working. Have you taken her to the vets to check it's not something physical like corns, trapped nerve etc? Take the pressure off both of you and accept that she isn't the dog you had hoped for and let her do what's comfortable for her. Have you a garden she can go out in to and sniff around and do zoomies if she's so inclined? If you feel she must go for a walk try taking her for a walk early in the morning or late evening when it's quiet but don't force her.

I agree, a behaviourist will only confirm what you already know. Max needs a safe toddler free space but where he can see what's going on. Without knowing the layout of your house I don't know if that's possible.

Very realistic stuffy. They've even got the teeth right

What!! No bed so they can watch the world go by without getting up?

I don't allow Grace upstairs either and she's is usually curled up on the sofa asleep before I go to bed. I also give her a treat before I go out and it's got to the stage now that if she thinks I'm going she'll look at me licking her lips wondering where her treat is. Your Peaches sounds very much like my Grace and you'll notice a big difference in her behaviour in the first 6 months and she'll continue to develop into a wonderful hound over the next 1 to 2 years. Just relax and enjoy the journey.

You could try tempting her with a high value treat like a piece of chicken or sausage when she freezes. Another option is to try the way trainers get the hounds into the traps at races is to put your fingers through her collar and in an action similar to if you were ten pin bowling move her forward and keep walking with the "lets go" command.

She's still settling in and getting used to your routines and as she gets used to one thing she notices something else and it's up to you whether she sleeps in your room or elsewhere. It seems to depend which side of the Atlantic you are. Make sure she's warm enough with a comfy bed or sofa and if you decide she's going to sleep elsewhere you will probably have a few noisy nights until she gets used to the idea that you haven't left her and will be coming back. Don't go and see her or shout when she barks or whimpers or she'll think that's how to get the attention she wants. You'll have to tough it out.

I hope I'm wrong but I wonder if the shortage of ex racers as more and more racing is banned is going to lead to the designer breeding of greyhounds as in other breeds of dog. Instead of being bred for the ability to run, the consequence of which is a healthy dog, they will be bred for looks. Take for example the bulldog breeds and their breathing problems, Labradors with hip problems and dachshunds and basset hounds with back problems to name just a few. So no more black hounds, no more large 90 pound plus males and any genetic mutations, if it makes the dog look cute, will be bred into the breed whether or not it is healthy. The kennel clubs and their standards have a lot to answer for.

There is one available to download here but unfortunately it's not by Lenora Conlon but might do. https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/291153597/lifesize-greyhound-download-knitting

I think most greyhounds come with a high prey drive warning but a lot of the time it's no worse than other breeds. Most dogs will chase anything that's moving but in a greyhounds case they will catch it Dogs pick up cues from their owners so if you stay calm the chances are so will your hound. When you walk him and see another dog don't tighten his lead or tense up because he will pick up on that but be ready with your "watch me" command if necessary. I take Grace on greyhound walks which are organised by the adoption agency and are open to all sight hounds. These let her see how the other domesticated hounds react and there were noticeable changes in her after the first couple of walks. It also lets you talk about your favourite subject without a glazed expression on the other persons face. There are no rules only guidances as each dog and owner are different. Find what works for both of you and enjoy life.

Grace is also scared of sounds she cannot see where they are coming from which is probably why she's frightened of fireworks. I was at a friends house with Grace and he put on a film which had a lot of loud bangs and crashes at the beginning. Grace stood up and started whining and getting agitated. Then she looked at the TV, worked out that was the source of the noise and laid back down. She also doesn't like the sound of anyone playing football (soccer) and will strain on her lead to get away.

If your hound only limps on hard surfaces but walks OK on grass then is most likely a corn. Surgically removing the corn doesn't work. It'll come back a few months later unless you're really lucky and I wouldn't go for the tendon flexotomy either for the reason greysmom said. I've tried duct tape cut to just cover the corns with partial success and now I'm using Bazuka gel in the evening which dries to a hard covering and then Burt's Bees Hand Salve covered with a baby sock and lightweight dog boot for the morning walk. Whatever you try it will take time.

Giving him food is rewarding him for barking. Try totally ignoring him by hiding your face by holding up and pretending to read a newspaper or book but don't make eye contact or say anything. As soon as he stops barking give him a treat and some praise.

According to http://www.greyhound-data.com/breed.htm the siblings are Kay Kay Anchor, Kay Kay Flag, Kay Kay Paging, Kay Kay Rock and Kay Kay System with two half siblings Betamerica Elite and Betamerica Perks.

I agree about withdrawing the water. You can use a solution of biological wash powder to clean the area if you haven't got anything else. And yes he could be cold or is something disturbing him? Is your heating coming on and the sound of the boiler (furnace) starting up wakes him?

It can take a few weeks for their poop to firm up as they get used to their new lives and become less stressed. I feed Grace Pet Greyhound Food from the Greyhound Trust https://greyhoundtruststore.com/collections/pet-greyhound-feed/products/pet-greyhound-food or Gain Maintenance from Millbryhill https://www.millbryhill.co.uk/pets-c6/gain-greyhound-maintenance-food-p5304/s18328 It also helps with coat condition If you change their diet do so gradually as a sudden change can cause runny poos. Don't let them do anything you don't want them to even if it seems cute at first. For example if you don't want them begging every time you eat or have a snack don't ever give them a titbit or leftovers.

And it's not even half time....

Yes I wondered if it was stud tail but there isn't any waxy/oily secretions or any other symptoms apart from the bald patch and the hairs are broken off not dropped out. I wonder if it's caused by her sitting as the area affected is where her tail bends sharply as it makes contact with the floor so it is the hairs are hitting the floor end on and breaking. If that is the case I think I'll try applying aloe vera to soften the hairs so they bend instead of breaking.