FountainLady

I'm so sorry that Mandy has taken a turn for the worse. Sending hugs to both of you.

I'm glad it turned out to be nothing serious and she's home again!

Next time - call him off of the couch with a filled kong and "trade" him for the item you don't want him to be chewing. It is better to re-direct a dog to desired behavior than to punish him for a bad one. In order to effectively stop a behavior (like grabbing an item he shouldn't have) - you need to give the verbal cue "No" when he picks the item up. He may not have known WHY you were disciplining him. You know you were telling him No for the Cigar box, but he may not have related it at all to the cigar box he had carried on to the couch earlier. Unless you catch him in the act of taking it - it is hard for him to know why he is being scolded.

Congratulations! We need to see photos when Arya comes home!

A muzzle worn indoors should help stop the chewing when you are out of the house. With Zero being alone for so much time each day - and him being fine when you are gone - can you blame him for being upset that he wants to spend time with you when you are home? It sounds like Zero is frustrated that you are finally home with him ... and then you are within his sight and unavailable! He knows the difference between you being gone to work and you being home and away from him. You have your job, you have your friends, your family .... Zero has only YOU. You are the high point of his day - he LIVES to be with you. With you being gone so much of the time I'm sure he misses you terribly (when he isn't sleeping ... LOL). I would suggest fostering so he would have company of another dog, but I don't know if a group will give you a dog to foster if you are out of the home for ten hours a day at work - unless you would have a dog walker come out mid-day.

Sending prayers for Nube .... I hope he will bounce back from this and you will be able to have some more quality time together. With the hounds I have had with Osteo - scrambled eggs (w/ cheese in it) kept them eating when nothing else would. It is so frustrating when they won't eat, as they need their energy to fight the cancer.

I wish there was something I could say to take away just a little of the pain.

If you want him to not ration the urine, take him on a long walk around the neighborhood to leave lots of "pee mail" and really empty him out. Walking him around his own yard for 20 minutes is just not the same to a dog. They don't get the mental stimulation, or the good marking opportunities. What schedule do you have him on for potty breaks & feeding times? Greyhounds don't come knowing to ask to go outdoors to go potty. Things were very scheduled for them at the track. They thrive on a set schedule. Most "new" greyhounds will not wake you up if they need to go. Perhaps you need to get up earlier in the morning to let him out. You may have to change your own schedule for a month or more to help set Archer up for housebreaking success. Make sure you clean up all traces of any urine with a good cleaner made to neutralize the odor - if even a whiff of the smell remains, a dog will return to that spot over and over again. If he has chosen one spot in the house to eliminate in, can you babygate this area off from him? I agree it is back to basic housebreaking 101 for this guy. Make sure he is on a set schedule, and offer him more opportunities to eliminate outdoors - and when he does - you need throw a big party for him with praise and treats! Tire him out with a good long walk around the neighborhood before you leave him, so he is mellow and drained of bodily fluids. Try leaving him with a frozen kong filled with kibble and peanut butter to keep him calm and busy. Just keep practicing your alone training over and over again until Archer "gets it" ... that nothing bad is going to happen to him when you leave him alone, and you will be back. I can tell how much you love Archer - try not to get discouraged. Things will get better!

This is quite exciting - I hope everything goes well for her kitty testing.

Your new girl is just beautiful!

Way to go Bullit - You're the man!

Since she had fleas when you adopted her, do make sure to run a fecal on her when you take her in for her wellness check. There is a good chance she may have tapeworms from the fleas. Congratulations on your new girl!

There are no words ..... so I'll just send a hug. :f_pink

I'm so sorry ...

The second greyhound is much easier that the first one - as this dog will learn the ropes of living in your home from your resident greyhound. They are masters of watching the other dog to learn what is expected of them. You see this when you foster dogs off of the track - they really do learn from watching your current dog(s). Could you see if the rescue group would be willing to let you foster her with intent to adopt? That way you can give her a trial run, make sure that Arthur is happy with her and she is a good fit for your home, before you commit to her. Most greyhounds love being around their own kind. I hope things will work out and you'll be able to add this little lady to your family.

I wish there was something I could say to ease some of the pain for you Cully. Sending hugs to you over the miles. Havok - run with wild abandon on the winds - free and strong once more!

Sending more prayers for Tristan ...

Hi & Welcome from Michigan!

I'm so sorry Patrick had to leave you. I wish there was something I could say or do to help ease the pain. Just know we are all here for you. Run strong and free Patrick!

WONDERFUL - Amazing story! for Lazer.

Awww - She's beautiful!

Tristan - Greyhound Flower

I bet Tristan will start feeling better now that painful swelling has been drained. Poor Guy .... I keep him in my thoughts and prayers daily.

Every dog I have ever owned has eaten grass - just as a snack (not to throw up). My husband calls it "having some salad" My greyhounds also enjoy most vegetables - Cukes, green beans, carrots, tomatoes. Lettuce doesn't have enough flavor unless you put dressing on it. From what I have read on the subject over the years, grass isn't fully digestible to a dog - so if a dog eats too much of it, it can make them throw up. I had always heard when I was younger that they ate grass to settle their stomach & make themselves throw up .... I have not found that to be the case. They eat it because it is tasty!

When you go to adopt again, let the group know you are looking for a higher energy, happy go lucky, people loving greyhound for 4-H. There are many greyhounds who would LOVE to have the special bond that would come from a little girl fussing over him/her - I was a horse 4-H leader for several years when we lived on our farm .... and the bond the develops from children working one on one with animals is amazing! I have found every one of my greyhounds to be very trainable. I do not see where there would be any issues training the dog to do obedience. Mine have sailed through their CgC's & TDI therapy dog certifications. I have found my greyhounds to be extremely smart and willing to learn. You should check out the website for Never Say Never Greyhounds - they have shown the world how trainable these dogs are! If you emailed them, I am very sure they would be happy to tell you what attributes you should be looking for in your next greyhound - if your daughter aspires to do agility as well as obedience / rally with her new greyhound. 4-H is a wonderful program!