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I see nothing wrong with Lucas being in the utility room as long as there is nothing he can get into that he shouldn’t. Does he know leave it? I would be sure to give him a run down of the morning when he gets up. (I talk to mine a lot and tell stories of the day) it would go like: today we are going out to potty, then to do errands, then home for the afternoon or today we are going potty, then we will be home for the day. First thing in the morning or even the night before. Then when you come in to go for a car ride say go to the car and when you are not going for a ride say leave it let’s go inside and go inside for a treat. Practice leave it let’s go inside in the afternoon when he does not want to stay there. He will get used to the new routine. Lucas best part of the week must be the car rides and he just does not want to miss any.

I considered my male as a referee he was not aggressive in any fashion. That being said if you were not playing greyhound games he did not understand or like that kind of play. He would look like a cutting horse cutting cattle and separate the “non grey” player who was not “playing right”. For him I always thought he was saying you are not playing right we run down turn and come back. No need to play that roughly. Once the non grey would stop jumping up or other dog play. They got along fine he just wanted to give time outs for bad play styles. Lots of barking and moving to the side, then when all was calm play would resume. He was the controller of fun. I miss that special boy.

He may just be testing your leadership and seeing what he can get away with. I would use the nothing in life is free training. If you are concerned about a bite please put the muzzle on just till you sort it out. The more scheduled and routine you can be the more relaxed and comfortable he will be. It might just be culture shock and adjustment. If everyone has become comfortable with the routine and started to relax it a little he might just need more structure to make him feel secure and understand his place is not being in charge/defending the couch or resources they are yours he just gets to share. I like to do a slower introduction into being a pet from a racer. Mine are not allowed the house privileges until they have been in the home for a while. They have all the comforts just not the furniture and they have to be asked up. I am sure others will also offer help.

Journey says “Mom” “She is eating my dinner” No one went away hungry .

Never easy to say goodbye

Have a dog run/turn out pen attached to deck with a gate on the deck (6 foot chain link). The yard has 6 foot wooden privacy fence. This way the yard can be mowed by others and no worries the hounds can get out. This works for us still get a view when on the deck too.

We traveled the Midwest to weekend events my two loved it. I used the nonfunctional shower for them put dog beds in it so they had a space of there own when everyone was in it. Just remember a containment gate so no one sneaks out if multiple people will use the camper. Enjoy

Am of no help with your question. Just wanted to say what a stunning picture. I love the yellow collar, lead and the coat. The beautiful greyhound and the view is breathtaking too. I have a case of spring fever lol I want to be there not surrounded by brown grass and bare trees with a storm and snow/rain on its way.

Just a house keeping idea you could put down some of the bed pads used for people (chucks, underpads) on her bed and around the area where she lays. They do not contain the scent like the puppy training pads and will absorb the mess. They come in disposable and reusable (just have to wash them the old style baby diapers). Can be found on line, in grocery store sold in the area where the depends are. (I had a hard time locating they were there no one knew what I wanted) I have had good luck with oderzyme for clean up. It destroys/digest the bacteria that causes the oder.

I have taken two in small sedans cross country just fine in the back seat. I also hook them into the seatbelt to encourage sharing of the seat. Made plenty of 35 hour trips to vacation destinations and around town no problem. Also transported three in a small station wagon my two and a transport dog to group (all muzzled). As long as they travel well you should be fine just remember there muzzles and start with short trips. Mine also had there side of the car which was the same as the crate setup at home.

Congratulations and isn’t that what neighbors are for to lend a helping hand.

Journey and my last greyhound run hot, they make good cuddle warmers. Journey does appreciate her boots, cold paws are the reason turn outs are fast.

Not sure what kind of muzzle you are using or where you are at. I am in the US and use the plastic racing turn out ones both with the stool guard and without. For the ones without the stool guard I just put the treat in one of the opening or hold it in a flat hand like giving a treat to a horse. They can get food off the floor if it is the right size. If using the one with a stool guard I just toss it in from the gap on the underside it slides down and she can get it. (Use the same process if I need to distract her for a little bit peanut butter gives me more time) Hope this helps.

I have had one dog with bloat so will share my experience: got woken up to dog trying to throw up this would happen then settle then happen again. Dog could not get comfortable would try and lay down and just pop up again while trying to throw up. Also could not drink anything that was swallowed would not go down. Took to the vet by the time we got there the stomach was visibly swollen. Again this was just my experience if they can not drink, lay down, or keep trying to throw up or poo but can not. This is when I would go to the vet or E-Vet. I am sure others with more experience will comment. As I am just a long time animal lover not a vet. If you have a good relationship with your vet give them a call and describe what is going on. If you are worried take them in.

I saw the same post looked them up and ordered them. Have not been disappointed Journey likes walking in them she struts and want’s to go faster with them on. Great customer service and fast response. I pre ordered so waited once they shipped had them in an amazing 6 days Australia to middle of US before Christmas. I have waited longer for items closer. They take some time to get used to putting them on. Journey is getting her pads back to normal she wears them down on her walks, I am trying to prevent corns and keep grip on her feet. So we vote a strong yes to Hunnyboots.

What an incredibly tough year you have had. So glad Diva had you to adjust to life without her “Mom” and had such a wonderful new family that watched out for her best interest.

There is a reason young greyhounds are called land 🦈. A 2 yr old is really a baby/toddler in a full size body. A behaviorist could really help you out IF you are willing to put in the work and follow some well defined . Greyhounds are puppies until they are 2.5-3 years old. All that cute puppy behavior stops being cute around 20-25 lbs. when simple play turns into damaging / may require medical treatment. So what you have brought home is an overgrown puppy in a full size dog body with a puppy brain into a whole new world with things they have never seen before. If the behavior was done by a golden retriever between 4-6 months of age trying to initiate play in a not appropriate way would be no big deal. But done by a 50-65lb dog with full bite capabilities and a height of 25-30 inches and 3 feet long. People react differently and it is a different story when done by an adult looking dog/child big for there age. If you do not think the family would ever get over these episodes and accept her back to visit after working with the behaviorist then by all means take her back and look at getting an older out of the puppy stage greyhound. Or if you are now uneasy around her due to this behavior. Please take a good look at what you have and what you are willing to do. Then you can make an informed decision for all involved. Best wishes

Today is a day to mark on my calendar and celebrate each year! Journey has finally had back to back negative fecal test! Been working on them since August 2020. She got to and in the yard finally it was a great day. Next is the 6 month check. For those of you fighting the battle there is light it took us 15 months but we made it two negatives in a row. I am so happy and she will be to each time she gets to play in yard without a long walk before to make sure she was empty . Thanks for all the advice and support along the way.

Picture did not post see next post Slide muzzle belt through collar and the buckle or with a regular buckle collar slide that through a buckled muzzle. Need less to say one piece has to be on the dog first.

My girl was in your spot two years ago. We went between the cone of shame and the stool guard muzzle. You can also use a cat collar to attach the two. I have take a few pictures without the gh wearing them Hope it helps you get a better picture of what you are trying to do.

Sounds like you are doing good. My advice is to leave the muzzle on for a long time (until the cat can do zoomies and not get a reaction from the greyhound). When they are getting along on the leash and you can redirect, then in a controlled area you can try off leash with muzzle on. I had a foster that did good for a couple of months until one day I stepped out of the room into the next. Heard the cat hissing and backed into a corner. The greyhound was really focused on her. She was found a home with no small animals. Due to her obsession to corner the cat. So do not be in a hurry to remove the muzzle. I also teach them to lay down to play with the cats and not to use paws to stop/push down on the cat. Have had the cat 15 years and seven dogs have been in the house with her only one went to a home without cats. Take your time with it and you should have a good idea in a month or two if it will be a good fit. Do not rush it and you should be ok.

At 6 weeks he is just at the beginning of his culture shock. He is most likely just now noticing the sound and sight that have been there since you brought him home. Think of it as being on auto pilot and suddenly having to take the wheel. The more time you can spend outside just listening and watching the better. Slowly get him used to your neighborhood if he spooks at a noise and you are in a safe place to get him to stop and listen/watch. My girl spooked at the sound of a nail gun that roofers were using on one of our walks. I stopped her from sprinting off we went back and I told her a story about the roofers why they were on the roof, the big noise is going to happen now, again and the like. She gets told about all noises if they are real or recorded (they get turned off and on). So more time, patience, and exposure. The more mater of fact you can be the better the less likely you will feed into his insecurities. Being told he is a good boy and ear, neck, back scratches are just as good as food. My first one would not eat away from home. She worked ear rubs and verbal praise. People would try to give her steak and all kinds of high value treats she would not even look at the food. So do not worry about that. If he is willing to go out daily do daily by being scared/spooked and then not going out you might be making him think it is a bigger deal if it happens every time. Each time you go out think he is going to be brave and not bothered by noise it is no big deal just something new to explore. Then your fear/anxiety will hopefully not be transferred to him. Hope this helps it just takes time as they are really just over grown puppies experiencing the big wide world for the first time. Except the fight or flight is fully developed.

I started sleep startle training when I woke one night to my head in my dogs mouth. So now all my dogs since have muzzle on for several months while I randomly reach around and pet them with hands, feet, soft bristle of brooms on there toes. They get so used to it, muzzles only come off when I get the you again look as the only response. Good luck with safe practice and patience you can over come this.

That is wonderful news and a very special celebration is in order.