Guest grey_dreams Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I've been hanging around here for a long time, asking many questions and learning a lot from everyone. Finally the day has arrived! My new love made the long journey from SCOOBY in Spain to GINN in Netherlands. His name at SCOOBY was Ciro. Here is his adoption photo from the SCOOBY website: We went to meet him at GINN yesterday, brought him home to Amsterdam, and renamed him Zuki. He has been an absolute love and is being very good. He liked the car ride home, and isn't at all afraid of all the noise and bustle on the streets (trams, busses, bicycles, people). He behaves beautifully on the leash and loves our neighborhood park. He mostly ignores our cat, and she is not too concerned about sharing the house with him either. He slept through the night without a sound and has not had 1 accident in the house. He is afraid of the laminate floors, but that's getting better already today. The biggest problem so far is his fear of the stairs - we live on the 3rd floor, and the stairs are the open kind that you can see through. He weighs about 30 kg, so it's not easy carrying him up and down. If anyone has advice for how to help him gain confidence with the stairs I would be grateful! Here is a photo I grabbed this morning while he was sleeping: I am in love! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 congratulations!! he's beautiful and his coat is so shiny!! Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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galgrey Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Congratulations! Zuki is gorgeous! Not that it matters, but is he a retired racer or a galgo? Scooby rocks! One of my galgos came from there and I know they also help with the greyhounds when the tracks close there. Here's the standard stairs method Link that I've typically seen. I only have a few steps leading out to my backyard, so I've never really had to do any major stair training myself. But I've seen that a hesitant/inexperienced dog will often follow another dog. Do you have a friend with a dog that can go ahead of Zuki up and down a few times? This could be a real confidence builder for him. Have the other dog walk slowly just a few steps at a time ahead of Zuki at first and then reward Zuki and friend with treats. The picture of him sleeping is lovely. What a beautiful coat he has. I look forward to updates and more pictures. Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wmlcml6 Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Zuki is gorgeous! Congratulations on your new family member. I hope you will post often (with pics!). Good luck with the stairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Congratulations! Zuki is gorgeous! Not that it matters, but is he a retired racer or a galgo? Scooby rocks! One of my galgos came from there and I know they also help with the greyhounds when the tracks close there. Here's the standard stairs method Link that I've typically seen. I only have a few steps leading out to my backyard, so I've never really had to do any major stair training myself. But I've seen that a hesitant/inexperienced dog will often follow another dog. Do you have a friend with a dog that can go ahead of Zuki up and down a few times? This could be a real confidence builder for him. Have the other dog walk slowly just a few steps at a time ahead of Zuki at first and then reward Zuki and friend with treats. The picture of him sleeping is lovely. What a beautiful coat he has. I look forward to updates and more pictures. Thank you Cynthia! Zuki is a galgo, he is 3 years old. And yes, Scooby rocks! We have tried placing each foot on a stair (front left-front right-back left-back right) for a few stairs, but that's not working so well as he is just freezing at the stairs. He is also too anxious (trembling, nose dripping) to take treats, but today I will try it before his dinner with stinky mackerel and liverwurst . Thanks much for the suggestion of getting help from an experienced hound! That's a brilliant idea! My adoption representative at GINN has a greyhound-whippet girl who is a pro on my stairs! I will try to see if we can arrange an appointment if he's not gaining confidence in the next days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Oh, Zuki is just beautiful! Congratulations! Quote Deirdre with Conor (Daring Pocobueno), Keeva (Kiowa Mimi Mona), & kittehs Gemma & robthomas. Our beloved angels Faolin & Liath, & kittehs Mona & Caesar. Remembering Bobby, Doc McCoy, & Chip McGrath. "He feeds you, pets you, adores you, collects your poop in a bag. There's only one explanation: you are a hairy little god." Nick Galifinakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ilse Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Congratulations and wish you many happy years together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guinness_the_greyt Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Zuki Congrats on your new love!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest twilliams Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 He is so handsome. Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowiebears Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Congratulations! Zuki is a gorgeous dog. Many many happy years together! We tried the 'experienced greyhound' to teach our first hound the stairs. No luck. He is still a bit anxious about stairs, but one of our friends did help him to learn how to do it with help by simply walking up and down the stairs with him a few times each day, standing next to him, touching his collar so he felt safe. Good luck! More pix would be wonderful too! --Isaac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest loveagrey Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Congratulations!!! Zuki is a VERY handsome boy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greyglo Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 ...Here is a photo I grabbed this morning while he was sleeping: He's so precious! Congratulations, and wishing you many happy years together!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SYMBASMOMMY Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Congratulations!!! Enjoy your many years as a family....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Wow, he is gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lizmego Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 He'll get used to the stairs in time. You've got an added obstacle of them being open on the back. I've found its easier if they can't see through them -- probably not covenient for you, but if you could throw a towel over the stairs at first he might go up them easier. And then once he has confidence with the stairs he can try them with the back being open with no covering. My three were afraid of our basement stairs, and although they didn't go down in the basement very often, when they did, I would cover the stairs and they would have no problem going up or down. I think that totally helped them transition so they could easily go up and down my parent's deck stairs which are open on the back. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest simile Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Congratulations on that handsome boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greywen Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 He is beautiful, wishing you many happy years together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greysmomma Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Welcome from Central Pennsylvania! Marla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2sm Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Oh, he's beautiful! Congratulations! I hope he'll be going up and down the stairs with confidence soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Thanks everyone for your nice comments and welcome! Congratulations! Zuki is a gorgeous dog. More pix would be wonderful too! --Isaac I think he is absolutely gorgeous too! He doesn't like the camera much, so I haven't taken many photos. Here is one from today in the park. Zuki says: "I smell rabbit!" He is doing so well! He decided on the second day that he would go down the stairs, and so we don't have to carry him down anymore. This is what our stairwell looks like going down: He is still afraid to go up. Today he did try a few stairs by himself, but then wasn't brave enough to continue. This is what our stairs look like going up: He'll get used to the stairs in time. You've got an added obstacle of them being open on the back. I've found its easier if they can't see through them -- probably not covenient for you, but if you could throw a towel over the stairs at first he might go up them easier... This is a brilliant idea! We tried it yesterday with a large sheet. He easily went up 3 stairs, but then froze when he could see through the steps again. Unfortunately, I don't have a sheet to cover 3-stories-worth of stairs . I am sure he would go up if he couldn't see through them. I think it will just take time for him to become more used to it and build up his confidence. Also, my friend at GINN has a beautiful girl hound that can come here and show him how to do it if he doesn't figure it out . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 (edited) Oh my....he is beautiful!! Congrats....wishing you and Zuki many happy, healthy years together. I love his name. Whoa....look at those stairs. I'd be afraid of them too!!! Reminds of when I was a little girl and we walked up to the top of the Statue of Liberty. They made me dizzy..... Edited October 3, 2007 by jettcricket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Whoa....look at those stairs. I'd be afraid of them too!!! Reminds of when I was a little girl and we walked up to the top of the Statue of Liberty. They made me dizzy..... Oh yeah, the very first time I went up them I was pretty thrilled too. That's why I know how hard it must be for him. He is very brave though, and I think with time he will be convinced that he can do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneGTS Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 Welcome! I'm Anne and I also live in Holland Quote Anne, Sasha & Tapas. Spriet (2002-2015), Tibbie (2000-2015) and Gunda (1996-2009) www.rapiddogwear.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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