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I've had people cross to the other side of the road when the see Grace who is small even for a female greyhound and a couple of children called out "Look running dogs" on one of the greyhound walks

Only a fortnight to go until June 9th. You can find out if there's a walk near you here https://www.greatglobalgreyhoundwalk.co.uk/non-uk-walk-schedule/

Careful how you secure any covering and keep checking it's not rubbing. When Grace had an operation to remove the webbing between the toes on one of her front feet I used one of my old socks held on by microporous tape just above her ankle around the sock and covered with a poo bag to waterproof it and another sock to give her grip if she had to go out.

Bambismom that's good news. Hopefully it is just a case of getting used to your routines. I apologise if I gave the impression that it isn't a sign of separation anxiety. I just think new dogs get labelled to quickly with separation anxiety when they are just getting used to a new diet and routines and then the new owner starts to worry which is then picked up by the dog.

Grace is the same, she won't come for cuddles or affection and is overjoyed to see me when I come home from work but if I've only been gone for a couple of hours she might open an eye just to check who it is . If she's already on the sofa she'll quite happily stay there and enjoy tummy rubs etc. and she luckily she doesn't suffer with sleep startle as both of us (Grace and me) have been known to fall asleep stretched out together.

I'm not that mean. Grace did get the last corner in her bowl but only after I had cleared the plate away.

It doesn't sound like separation anxiety. Perhaps it's the yogurt in the Kong that's causing the pooping. Try filling the Kong with kibble and plugging with a bit of peanut butter. The American Kennel Club has an article about feeding yogurt to dogs https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-yogurt/

I'd run out of marmalade for my toast this morning so I used some of Grace's peanut butter. Grace, who usually stays on her bed while I'm eating, got up and stood next to me giving me the hard stare as if saying "That's my peanut butter." Only going back to her bed after I'd finished it. And they say greyhounds sense of smell is less than other dogs... So number one chore for today is to get some more marmalade.

Grace can only dream of having a butt that hairy. Are you sure it was only 1 1/2 miles....he can't even raise the energy to get on his bed

Greyhounds aren't the only ones not to like the smell of cooking lamb, I'm not to keen on it either, other meats are OK but something about lamb

And check regularly that it's not rubbing. Luckily greyhounds heal quickly so hopefully Tera won't have to put up with it for to long.

Sounds like sleep startle. Let her snuggle for a bit but before she falls asleep tell her to get down.

Try adding some salmon oil for dogs to her food. It smells but mine loves it and it's rich in omega 6 and omega 3 which is good for the coat.

I think it's excited/happy panting. Grace starts to pant when I stop the car at the park, when I say walkies, when we visit my mother, (the ginger biscuit lady as Grace thinks of her ) or anything she thinks is pleasurable.

I agree. Grace goes during her early morning walk at 6am and then again during her afternoon walk at 4pm. She doesn't seem to need to go in-between times and isn't desperate to go even then....and yes she does have access to water all the time. I also think females can hold on longer than males.

It sounds like you're doing fine. You've only had him for two weeks and I think he's still just settling in and getting used to the idea of sharing with another dog. I'm relatively new to having a greyhound and like your Tres she's a retired racer but over the 11 months she's been with me she is still continuing to develop her personality and behaviour. I think it's easy to forget the tremendous change between a life of racing and being a pet these dogs experience.

I see you got her from the Dogs Trust so I wonder if she's been homed before and they've fed her from their plates, which could be the reason she's so food orientated. Good luck in breaking the habit

Here's one tip. Don't give her any treats while you are eating, from your plate when you've finished or preparing food. Only give her food in her bowl or take your plate back into the kitchen before coming back in with her treat of leftovers. That way if it's not in her bowl she knows it's not hers.

I had a Lab many years ago and no they don't slow down which is why, now I've slowed down, I have a greyhound

Grace was the same. Statuing on walks, not keen on rain or wind but now she doesn't statue and she's not really bothered by the weather unless I put her coat on . I think it's easy to forget what a change of life these wonderful dogs go through and underestimate how long it takes for them to adjust. I've had Grace for 10 months and she's still developing.

Welcome from Derbyshire UK. I second that about Rich Skipworth and I managed to get a signed copy of his book "Greyhound Glossary"

Yes greyhounds are venerable to heat due to their thin skin and coats and lack of fat and can overheat quickly. You can get silver reflective coats to keep them cool if they insist on going outside but otherwise limit the walks to early morning or evening when it has cooled down. Have a look at this article on greyhounds and heat. https://www.greyhoundgang.org/learn/health/heat-exhaustion/

I wonder if it's a particular perfume they're wearing?

I had to Google "peeps" as I thought it was short for people and couldn't work out why you were buying people for kids. Was it a sort of reverse adoption agency?

I use a rubber glove with pimples on it for Grace but she only has a thin coat anyway