[What To Do About Territory Marking?]

Yeah mine have done that. My rule of thumb is now that we go into a house and then straight outside without stopping even if they had a pee break before we went in/ That really seems to do the trick cause they all did it as soon as they walked in. After a sniff or run around the yard and general mixer with the resident dog all is well.

[Unusual Behaviour On Hikes - Old, Cold, Jealous?]

I wonder what would happen happen if you took him without the puppy along? Eight is just not old enough to attribute this to age and you seem to have ruled out a lot of the other things.

[Former Only Grey Is Being Assertive-How To Handle?]

You want to make having him around a good thing for Hillary. So when they are lined up, side by side, do a serial treat exercise: Saying their names and giving a treat. In other words good things happen when we are together. You want to create as many positive experiences as you can for her alone and together with him. And as long as there is no blood! let them work out a lot of their own issues. Of course you must keep them safe if you can't monitor.

[A Gift From The Duchess]

Wow the Duchess really is still cracking the whip over the help isn't she? She'll have the white gloves out next testing for dust! No relaxing her exacting standards now Marc!

[Jake, Ss Tal Iano May 15, 1999 - December 29, 2012]

I'm so sorry Janet. There never is enough time and Jake was such special boy. I'm glad his last trip was a peaceful one. Hugs to you.

[Jilly Vanilli Bean 12/23/98-12/18/12]

I am so very sorry. This truly is the end of an era but oh my that little girl will never ever be forgotten. Judy, Mike and Kevin, thank you for sharing your Jilly with us. Perhaps she can say hey to mine as she is whipping all those hounds into into shape . OMG they aren't going to know what hit them!

[Need Advice, At My Wit's End]

Is she cold? Is she hungry?

 

I would look at these 2 factors first because each one can easily be fixed. if she's cold put pyjamas on her. If she's hungry, feed her a bit of something just before bedtime to last her through the night. she should be able to hold it throughout the night so I'm assuming you've checked with yoour vet and ruled out any medical issues.

 

I don't agree with the crate, but I do agree with consistency. I would make sure she's not hungry by giving her something before bed. Make sure her pillow has lots of blankets so she can burrow in them if necessary if she's cold. I would teach her a command to go back to bed.

 

Does she usually eat at 6:30am? If not, feed her at her usual time or you will train her to whine and get fed.

 

Again, I would not crate her and let her cry. Greys are social and are used to being with other beings. Dogs don't inheriently try to be dominant, that's a myth. She will learn what go lie down means as long as you are consistent.

 

great response. This is what I would try.

[Bonding With My New Greyhound]

Just repeating what everyone else has said, she doesn't yet know you and she belong to each other. When that happens, and it will probably fairly soon, I expect you will see that girl the foster family described emerge and blossom! She is gorgeous!!

[Define Leash Aggressive.....]

Holler!!

[Slick Valentino 2/14/01 - 11/10/12]

I am so very sad to read this Judy. My thoughts are with you and Mike and Kevin. Valentino will be missed. Your 5 black greys always touched my heart.

[Hello From Ontario]

Welcome from the middle! How are the stairs coming?

[Grief]

Yes I know. It just is like that. It was for me too but so much less often now. I can think of my babies with joy and happiness now but that was a process for sure. And I miss them always. I'm so sorry for your pain.

[Ruler's Diagnosis]

I know Jenn. There nothing to say except I'm sorry. Cancer sucks.

[What To Expect When Adopting A Retired Racer]

It is really not a sad life at all.c After all they have staffn seeing to their every need The sad part CAN be when they get home and have no idea what in heck has happened to their buddies and their routine. The article is merely to help you learn what the difference in their lives are and to help them adjust to a life in your home. The problems arise when they are expected to know things they have never been taught. teaching them will be your job. And a rewarding one it is too!!

Growling is a form of communication. You need to learn why he is growling so change up the dynamic of the cause of the growling and then proceed to teach the dog acceptable behaviors such as trade up, leave it, off or whatever. If a new dog is growling cause you are in his space - read bed - get out of his space and do more educating of yourself. In other words don't choke off communication!!

[Pigs Ears]

I used to give them till Jill had a nasty gut reaction following one episode which may or may not have had anything to do with the pig's ear. Since there are so many other things to give them, I don't anymore.

[Help Needed - Grey And Cat Not Getting Along.]

Sounds like things are moving in a very positive direction for both Luca and Neko. What good news!

[Bijou Has Joined Isis Over The Bridge 2/1/99-9/6/12]

I'm so sorry Greg.

[Little Dogs And Greyhounds]

My Jack, Jilly and Joshy would 100% be fine with your Casey. Jessie probably would be but she is clumsier so I would worry about that. There is a hound for you!!!!! Get the crate woman!

Ps we missed you!

[Kara's Tribute]

So beautiful Marc. So many miss her and will never forget her.

[Help, Please! Neighbor Complaint]

You need to do intensive alone training with your boy. I would suggest you get hold of Patricia McConnell's book "I'll Be Home Soon" This is not a bark collar fix. It is likely not a crate fix either. Dogs at the track do not sit in a crate all by themselves with no other dogs/people around them. It will be a lot of work over a period of time. Talk with your neighbours and let them no you have a plan and are working on it. Take cookies! |Ask for feed back. And please visit here often for support. A lot of people have gone through it and suceeded!

[Indy, My Little Old Whippet Man]

You sure are missed little fella. And oh my you were surely loved. The old fellas certainly wiggle right into your heart don't they Cindy? I know you fought for him and how much you miss miss him.

[Crazy Legs Has Gone To Hebben....]

I'm sorry Buzzy. I missed this. Your little girl certainly ended up in a wonderful place with you. There are a lot of hog friends for her to hand out with while she waits.

[Walking 2 Greys At A Time]

I walk three at once. It does take a bit of practice for both you and them to get into a groove. I use six foot leashes but they don't always get all six feet. And I have to admit the first bit of the walk is a bit of a gong show cause they are so excited like they have never been outside or walked ever before in their lives . But then I do insist we all get it together so I have the leashes looped over my right wrist and held in my left hand and off we go. As they settle down, I lengthen the leashes and they pick their positions. Jonah out front, Jessie beside me eithe ron the right or left and Joshy brings up the rear. As long as they are appropriately responsive and are not all over the place I don't mind a relaxed formation. If it gets nuts, I tighten up and they fall back onto my left and we speed up again.

 

it is just practice. You'll get what works for you.

[Issues With Our New Greyhound]

From what I'm reading, it sounds like too much too soon for this guy. He sounds quite sensitive and has been exposed to a lot in a short period of time. Go back to basics. Stick to a routine. Try and keep the exposure to new situations at a minimum until he learns to trust both you and your bf. Don't necessarily jump to the conclusion that he's been abused. Greyhounds are exposed to very little outside their normal routine until they are adopted and then you've basically taken a dog from a kennel situation and put him on mars. He has no idea who to trust, how to react properly to new situations so he goes with what he knows, protecting himself. Try and keep the trips to a minimum for a while. Get into a routine of scheduled dinners, walks, bedtime, playtime and such. Once you see that he's responding correctly to all of these and you see a confident, happy dog, start adding new experiences so he can get used to new situations. Right now he see's your home as hi "den" and he needs to protect it because he doesn't trust any one. Definitely leave him alone while he is on his bed. Put his bed in an out of the way spot so that you don't have to walk passed it because he will go on alert every time you do. A corner out of the way is a good spot. You both should be feeding, treating and walking him so he learns to trust you both. Time and patience will help quite a bit. If you have company over, baby gate him somewhere so he will feel safe. Never put him in a room and close the door though. Make sure all guest ignore him until he initiates contact. You will all get there. You can also contact your adoption group and ask for suggestions.

 

This sums it up very nicely. You will get there, Do not despair. Just slow down. Give him time, space, lots of routine, and boundaries. You will have a great dog!

[New Grey Started To Growl/bark/mouth At My Daughter]

What everyone else has said about having your kids keep out of PJ's space but be comforted by the fact that your dog has excellent bite inhibition. He is giving all kinds of very very obvious warning signs of discomfort without biting, This gives you the opportunity to fix things without a disaster happening.

 

I like to tell adopters that small kids and dogs - most especially new to home dogs- are like small kids and bathtubs, You never ever leave them alone together and always within arms reach.