GreyPoopon

Congratulations!

I too hope that a minor change in meds will make the symptoms disappear.

I'm so incredibly sorry. It's heartbreaking to lose one greyhound. To lose two so close together, and both so young, is unspeakable. Godspeed Malcolm. Godspeed Lulu.

FWIW, when we were trying to figure out what was wrong with Piper, who was too weak to be scoped, Dr. Couto told my vet that intestinal cancer is unlikely in a greyhound. We think that's what she did have, and Graham as well, but I think that was just a fluke. Just like the fact that 4 of the 7 I've lost had OS--OS is not _that_ common.

I'm so very sorry. She left much too soon. Godspeed Maya.

I'm so sorry. I hope you have a good bit of happy time left.

I agree with Batmom: it's not too soon for classes, as long as you don't worry too much about positions (sits and downs). Think of it as an opportunity to work together and get to know each other. I also agree that some hounds take far longer to settle in than others. It seems as though Andy may not as quick to settle in as some, but I'll bet he does with time and patience. One suggestion: When he is out of his crate and you are home, leave a leash or line on him so that you can use it to help get him up when he's lying down. If you wish, you can get a cheap leash and cut the handle off the end so it doesn't get caught on anything. You can put your usual leash on before walks, once he's on his feet.

Congratulations! He sure has settled in quickly.

I hope the cause can be found and is treatable.

I'm so very sorry. Your special girl lasted a good while, but it's never long enough. Godspeed Raven.

I'm glad things are getting better. Where are you going for training?

I'm so very sorry. Your 'party hardy' girl should have been able to stay much longer. Godspeed Specky.

Batmom alerted me to this thread. One of mine--Graham--had similar issues when he came home. He wouldn't come out of his crate voluntarily. I had to put a leash on him, turn away, and move out, talking happily, sometimes with a gentle nudge on the leash. One day something frightened him and he poked me as I reached for him. It was distressing, but I just made sure to be extra calm from then on. After about a week, the happy talk was enough to get him up and out of his crate. One outing in the morning should be enough. I take mine out for a walk before breakfast, but if he can wait until after, that's OK too. You've received a lot of good suggestions here. I'm sure that it will work out if you give it time. I'm less than an hour away, and may be able to help if need be.

I'm so very sorry. Your special boy left much too soon. Godspeed Romie.

I'm so very sorry. She was a stunning girl. She left much too soon. Godspeed Angel.

I'm so very sorry. The Dean of the GT Slugs Nappers will be sorely missed. He left much too soon. Godspeed Monty.

Congratulations! She's a cute little sprite. And she has a great name. ETA: My unplanned addition--Annie--has helped us a lot.

I prefer carpet mats and runners (well, I hate the look, but they work), but another option is dog socks with rubberized bottoms or rubber dog booties. I found that the socks tended not to stay in place too well, and I wouldn't want to leave rubber booties on 24/7, but at least both go with the dog no matter what floor it's on. ETA: Just make sure your dog doesn't eat them.

No advice, just and .

I'm so very sorry. It's wonderful that she finally found her way to you. I wish she could have stayed longer. Godspeed Hannah.

What a cutie! Congratulations! Poppy thinks she has great taste in balls.

Congratulations! She's very cute.

Congratulations!