Houndless Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Does anyone have the link to the video of the guy taking the squawker off the refrigerator and all the dogs come running? I want to play it and see if Tank responds, if he does I need to get one. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 (edited) Is this it? Warning, if you don't want your hounds going nuts, turn the volume down. Just wanted to add, the last test we did, Kevin didn't hold the squawker up high enough and Gee got it. RIP Squawker. We have to get a new one. Edited August 2, 2011 by JillysFullHouse Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FastDogsOwnMe Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Holy crap! My whole pack is singing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndless Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 (edited) THANKS!!! That's the one!! Where did you get yours from? Is it GEM that has them and do the mini pocket ones work as well as the full size ones? Thanks again! Edited January 21, 2010 by Houndless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 (edited) I purchased mine from the NGA website. There is a section on supplies and you'll find it there. It's item# 703. It's bigger than the lures I've seen on some adoption sites. There are two sizes I've seen, pocket size and the large one. I got the large one. Edited January 21, 2010 by JillysFullHouse Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest caiteag Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I just got a large one from GFNC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndless Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 Thanks again. I have a small rabbit call but for some reason he shows no interest in it. Play the video of the squawker and he goes crazy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetcitywoman Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Oh, this is the first mention I've seen of squawkers here. Do you guys use them for training or playtime, or what? Our adoption group has been including them in the adoptees little gift bags, and we used ours to help train Capri to come on command. Very, very useful! Quote Sharon, Loki, Freyja, Capri (bridge angel and most beloved heart dog), Ajax (bridge angel) and Sweetie Pie (cat) Visit Hound-Safe.com by Something Special Pet Supplies for muzzles and other dog safety products Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 We use ours about once a month, to make sure the hounds respond. If you use it too often the dogs will get used to it and when you really need it i.e. they get loose, they're less likely to come when they hear it. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndless Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 Oh, this is the first mention I've seen of squawkers here. Do you guys use them for training or playtime, or what? Our adoption group has been including them in the adoptees little gift bags, and we used ours to help train Capri to come on command. Very, very useful! I've seen here and heard that they are very handy to have in case of an escape. Hope I don't ever have to use it for that but I'd like to still have it on hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest caiteag Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 We just got ours but here is our basic plan... as Judy said.. once a month get out the squawker and when they come running for it, re-inforce with treats. It is ENTIRELY for the purpose of getting them to come back in case of escape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shana Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Is it supposed to be mocking an animal noise? Very funny to see how interested the dogs get when they hear it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Greyhounds are trained with these to race. Inside every lure at every track across the country has one of these. When the race is over you can hear this noise coming from the lure. Greyhounds start training to chase the lure with these when they're about 12 months old. The noise is very familiar which is why you see my dogs jumping to get it in the video. It's kind of the prize at the end of the race so to speak. If your hound gets loose and is running and you use the squawker, some hounds will stop in their tracks and come running back to you. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest elisemg Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 My two LOONS do the same thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SillyIzzysMom Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I've got a full sized one stashed in the kitchen and a small one in my car's glovebox. . .I figure that way if they get out and they're close I'll go for the bigger (louder) one, but if I end up having to drive around (God Forbid!) The little one might be handy. . . I played the video and the dogs went nuts (especially Stella, and she was a match-racer so maybe they use them too). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest john5396 Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Luna went nuts when I played the video for her last night. I'll have to get one for emergencies at the next open house at the kennel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest onlygreys4me Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Does anyone have the link to the video of the guy taking the squawker off the refrigerator and all the dogs come running? I want to play it and see if Tank responds, if he does I need to get one. Thanks! how many dogs did he have? I counted 7? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddibear Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Nothing happening with my three.2 are holding court on the couch and #3 in in my bed wet from falling in the pool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ctgreylover Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 even with the sound low, Tony came CHARGING... he is not a roo'er but he was tense and curious! At least I know that if we are ever separated, he WILL respond to one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Does anyone have the link to the video of the guy taking the squawker off the refrigerator and all the dogs come running? I want to play it and see if Tank responds, if he does I need to get one. Thanks! how many dogs did he have? I counted 7? We have 10 and one JRT. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest beauwatt Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 (edited) What happend to the video? it brings me to photobucket and requires a passw Edited August 2, 2011 by beauwatt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3greytjoys Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Our hounds are crazy responsive to squawkers too. As another poster mentioned, we also keep a small squawker in the car's glove compartment. We take small and large squawkers when we travel, and we keep them handy for volunteering for lost Greyhound searches. Here, we don't squawk ours on purpose because we want to save them in case of an emergency escape. Our treat rewards at home are not nearly as exciting as their racing training rewards were, so I don't want to de-condition the hounds from that valuable training. Even though they haven't heard a squawker for years, they don't forget that sound... The other day, I dropped one in the garage by mistake and all the hounds nearly knocked the door down to get into the garage! As soon as I opened the door, one hound was standing up on her hind legs searching me from head to toe, while the others were eagerly bouncing behind her. Poor things were very disappointed that I was empty-handed. We do blow a whistle to train our hounds to "come" for special treats, and whenever we're going for a ride to a highly exciting doggie destination. A whistle can be tried in an emergency recall outside too, but a whistle doesn't work nearly as well as a squawker for a loose hound in a real emergency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Greyhounds are trained with these to race. Inside every lure at every track across the country has one of these. When the race is over you can hear this noise coming from the lure. Greyhounds start training to chase the lure with these when they're about 12 months old. The noise is very familiar which is why you see my dogs jumping to get it in the video. It's kind of the prize at the end of the race so to speak. If your hound gets loose and is running and you use the squawker, some hounds will stop in their tracks and come running back to you. Haha! I was too embarassed to ask. Thanks Judy! I knew they were used at the track, and I've read here not to use them as a toy. I can't wait until I'm home to play that for George and see if anything happens. Silly dog went back to Raynham Park (where he worked for three years) for an event and acted like he'd never seen the place! So it'll be interesting if he's just totally mentally purged everything he used to be all about! Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 What happend to the video? it brings me to photobucket and requires a passw I'm not sure what happened but I put the link back in. Try the video now and see if it works. It worked for me because now my dogs are going nuts. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindles Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 My lazy dogs hardly lifted an ear. Quote | Rachel | Dewty, Trigger, and Charlotte | Missing Dazzle, Echo, and Julio | Learn what your greyhound's life was like before becoming part of yours!"The only thing better than the cutest kitty in the world is any dog." -Daniel Tosh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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