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In my experience this is a common problem with Greys. I think you need to go back to basics with his recall training. In a small space (indoors if necessary) reinforce your recall with rewards before moving onto a larger enclosed space i.e yard/garden. He needs to be responding to your call and coming straight to you before moving onto the next step. Doing "fly pasts" is very common with Greys and can be great fun, but get the ground work done first. Btw. I am currently doing recall with my latest Grey Johnny, three months ago I didn't think he would ever get it....but even my slightly"dense" boy is learning slowly

I think you have answered your own question....it doesn't sound like she is that bothered But still worth your son being cautious....let sleeping dogs lie and all that.

Johnny is on a self imposed diet....it consists of eating anything he can beg, except chocolate! But seriously, my bridge kid Mulder used to have days when he would starve himself, he seemed to know what was good for him....I wouldn't worry unless it goes on too long (no longer than 24 hours)

That is fantastic news.....it may be a long road ahead but that sounds like a very good start. I am so happy for you Keep us posted with your progress reports.

I just found a wonderful video on you tube that might give you some hope Btw the slight " drunken" gait of the schnauzer is exactly what my friends Lurcher did for many years, it is almost imperceptible now.

I know that all cases are individuals but to add to the positives I have a friend who owns a Lurcher who had FCE, just like your boy it was very bad and the prognosis did not look good at the beginning but she has made a recovery, she has a very slight abnormality to her gait but is otherwise completely happy and healthy. I can't remember exactly how long ago it happened, but I am guessing about five years and she is now ten. I hope your boy can show signs of improvement too.

What a beautiful tribute. It is wonderful that Maddie enhanced so many lives, you must be so very proud of her. I am so sorry she had to leave you.

I have to admit I thought the very same The ignoring can work, but it does take time and patience. Does Pogo like toys? If so you could keep a special toy that you give to him only when you arrive home to distract him from jumping.

Agreed, he is not trying to dominate you, he is trying not to starve.....go back to the beginning and be kind

Feed them in separate rooms

I don't think you are overthinking this, whilst it is perfectly acceptable for an older dog to correct an impolite puppy, it is not okay for a puppy to be "terrorised" by a dog who does not understand their style of play. As you say Labs tend to play in a wrestling manner whereas Greys tend to prefer to play chase games and can find the other style overly boisterous. I say take the muzzle if it makes you feel more relaxed and after the walking introduction be prepared to "referee" the play....maybe Diana will teach the pup a different style of play to add to his repertoire

There must just be something about it that really annoys her.....perhaps you could try giving her yummy treats when he does it so that she learns to love it?

How incredibly sad for all involved, I am so sorry. Run free BT and Flyer.

I've not yet had that happen with beech nuts, but Johnny did get a perfectly proportioned pebble stuck between his toes and pad a few weeks back....silly boy didn't even notice and made a wonderful "clunk" noise each time that foot hit the ground Btw I did remove it after I had finished laughing at him

Thank you for the kind words Peter, you already know that Pep is missed by so many....he was unique Give little Buster a cuddle from me.

I am so sorry. Safe Journey sweet girl. Btw. As far as Nutmeg not being an exotic enough name ponder this: "While nutmeg is quite affordable today, this was not always the case. In fact, throughout history nutmeg has been quite expensive. A few hundred years ago, a small bag of nutmeg would have brought enough money for the holder to be financially independent for the rest of his life!"

As others have said positive methods, patience and repetition are the keys. I would suggest you also keep sessions short as greys do seem to have short attention spans It can help sometimes to train with another dog who already knows the commands as they can learn by imitation , this certainly worked for my boy Johnny who was helped to learn "sit" by my friend's Lurcher showing him the ropes.

Sending best wishes for a speedy recovery.....I can't remember if it was the same thing but when angel Sadi smashed up her foot the vet gave her something that made her pant and whine (and apparently watch pink elephants dancing on the ceiling for six hours non-stop..... Never mind a compound fracture of her toes, I was ready to throttle her

Those are truly beautiful pictures....what wonderful memories. I'm so sorry she had to leave you

Really? so it was thought to be fine when he just ate a couple of pairs?

Great advice, but I just want to add that you should tell your son to immediately stop whatever play was happening at the same time as he makes the noise....a child running around, or whatever, squeaking might be a recipe for disaster.

Did the owners not wonder where on earth all their socks were?

Anyone know if it's available in the UK? Some of the ingredients are in the perfume I just bought, maybe that's why Johnny is so chilled today:)

I was worried that during this peeing marathon the flow didn't seem to be a forceful as usual....should this be something to worry about? Some kind of restriction or blockage of the bladder or urethra? He didn't seem to be in any discomfort and was dry last night and back to normal today. He never seems to drink much water, less than Sadi at least. I usually throw away half a bowl of water when it needs refreshing each day, but he always drinks from streams,springs and other supplies (including muddy puddles sometimes) when we are out and he gets hot. The other thing that he does that none of my others have done is actively seek out shade and lie down when the weather is very warm (please bear in mind that it is generally knowhere near as hot here as it is where some of you live, but it's often quite high humidity)

Thanks Peter, it's good to know....I have never come across a dog that could pee so much, dear old Scully didn't earn the nickname "slack bladder" for nothing